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Infertility linked to post-childbrith onset of systemic autoimmune disease

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Women who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing a group of conditions called systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) in the nine years after a naturally conceived birth compared to women without fertility problems.

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Challenge in Measuring Cutaneous Lupus Activity and Severity

d Jack Cush, MD

JAMA Dermatology features a discussion by Drs. McMichael and Frey on measuring lupus skin disease in clinical trials and practice using the validated Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI).

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ICYMI: Reproductive Issues in axSpA: Fertility and Pregnancy

d Sheila Reyes, MD

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) affects young patients with symptom onset occurring in early adulthood. Apart from pain and quality of life, reproductive issues also arise because patients who are diagnosed with the disease are also in their reproductive age. Two interesting abstracts about reproductive issues in axSpA will be presented during the poster sessions on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

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Inebilizumab for Treatment of IgG4-Related Disease

d Jack Cush, MD

Inebilizumab is an monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD19+ B cells and has been studied in adults with IgG4-related disease.

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Phase 2b Study of Ianalumab in Sjögren's

d Jack Cush, MD

A 52-week has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of ianalumab, a dual B cell depleter) in patients with active Sjögren's disease (SjD).

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JAMA Images in Dermatology - Palmar Fasciitis and Polyarthritis Syndrome -- 50yoM w/ 6 mo. hx of hand/finger swelling, stiffness, thickening, and erythema, impairing mobility. Also found to have hepato-/splenomegaly, WBC 151K, LDH 889; abnl BM Bx. Pt dx w/ palmar fasciitis & CML… https://t.co/1Z9Oz0sRa7 https://t.co/HRSJcv4lzZ
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Full Read Review of the Pulmonary Manifestations in Antisynthetase Syndrome (good reference!) https://t.co/gBLYRmHKE4 https://t.co/pUWmQCHk0N

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JAMA Patient Quiz - Joint Pain in a Woman Wearing a Face Mask https://t.co/fbUERrmzW4 https://t.co/KMJZqsSyMG

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BMJ has published an extensive, full read review of the Advances in the management of psoriatic arthritis in adults - by Drs. Gladman and Kharouf, (great read and reference!) https://t.co/21SHvGyUZH https://t.co/grDr5mfAzn

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Treat-to-Target Improves Fertility in Women with RA https://t.co/q9IMI5UHGO https://t.co/uhqaRXeBRX

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JAMA FULL READ review and overview of Axial Spondyloarthritis by Drs. Deodhar & Bittar - Dx often delayed 6-8 yrs - Sensitivity/Specificity of: HLA-B27 (50%/90%), CRP (35%/91%), Xray sacroiliitis (66%/68%) or MRI (78%/88%). Great tables, figs, Xrays &Reference!… https://t.co/MWpznXqPzq https://t.co/46BkH4x9eE
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Fibroblastic Rheumatism - JAMA Case: 50yoM w/ 3 yr hx of periarticular nodules, symmetric polyarthralgia at B/L PIPs. These were painful with manipulation or minor trauma. Labs negative. https://t.co/FeLH1GIHr9 https://t.co/Pj1FRHj25u

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Biologic Monotherapy vs Combination with cDMARDs in PsA https://t.co/MfqyD6hyOK https://t.co/fRJjOaJ9aT https://t.co/z8gutP79Ub

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ICYMI: Shifting Trends in Initial RA Treatment Approaches A recent study by Sparks et al (Abstract #0509) reveals evolving trends in disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) usage for RA over two decades in the US. https://t.co/XlMXkuBBVN https://t.co/AHi3DG0aFV https://t.co/vNLF4Ft1GR

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DEA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended current telemedicine (TM) flexibilities through end 2025. MDs may Rx meds via TM (including narcotics) without in-office visits. https://t.co/C8lyB5feXg https://t.co/eSjYCnu02Y

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ACR24 IL-17 Topic Panel: Advancing Care with IL-17 Pathway Insights https://t.co/t9QQDYIrda

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#ACR24: Rheumatology Roundup https://t.co/0DMcpsAZce https://t.co/JvMnfAt3EP

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Diagnostic Delays in PsA Despite the remarkable expansion of the therapeutic armamentarium for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the MONITOR-PsA study (abstract 1456) highlights a persistent and critical issue: delays in diagnosis. https://t.co/83TeIpfutP https://t.co/85qo7F9IPa

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Off-Label Use of JAK Inhibitors in Orphan Diseases and Other Conditions? The issues surrounding publication bias are real. https://t.co/gIFNjAsoM6 https://t.co/UstQGvJX7H

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UK study compared 16,634 female RA pts vs 65,448 controls and found all RA women at incr risk for VTE (thrombosis)[aHR=1.52) irrespective of estrogen contraceptives/HRT. Contraceptives did not increase VTE risk (aHR 2.32; 0.92, 5.85, p=0.08) #ACR24 https://t.co/AzBXI0W5dv https://t.co/Q4TaKq2ReC

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