Axial Spondylitis Abstracts Roundup

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There have been a number of interesting posters and presentations covering the field of axial spondyloarthropathy. I’ve picked out a few points that I found particularly relevant.

Classification Criteria

NK cells and a Potential Role in the Development of PsA vs PsC (Cutaneous Psoriasis)

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Human NK cells express multiple receptors that interact with HLA class I molecules which, in turn, suppy peptides that bind HLA-E to form CD94/NKG2A NK receptor ligands.

What is the Future of MTX for Psoriatic Arthritis?

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Like most rheumatologists, I retain a deep and abiding love for methotrexate.

Autoimmunity in the Setting of Primary Immunodeficiency

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There are many avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration within rheumatology, as our specialty encompasses every organ system and diseases with protean manifestations.

ACR 2018 Podcast - Day 1B

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Audio Highlights and Interviews from Day 1 at the ACR 2018 meeting - LISTEN HERE

ACR 2018 Podcast - Day 2A

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Audio Highlights and Interviews from Day 2 at the ACR 2018 meeting - LISTEN HERE

Technology Tools for the Rheumatologist

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Four years ago, the genesis of this session (technology tools for rheumatologists) was from the frustration of the archaic technologies we have been using in our medical practices (including user hostile EHRs), compared to the rapid advancing pace of the consumer technologies we use at home. So came the struggle to adapt affordable and usable consumer technology products in the office that would save time (or at least be time neutral) and impact patient management.

Several Studies Addressed Treatment of Axial Spondylitis

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Monday afternoon's session on the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis presented us with a great selection of studies addressing important issues in modern treatment paradigm of AxSpA.

TRIPLE Trial Results

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Pegloticase has become an excellent option for management of patients with chronic refractory gout, although treatment may be limited by the development of anti-drug antibodies that lead to loss of serum urate (sUA) lowering effect.

Emerging Trends in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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ACR 2018 - Day 1 Report

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RheumNow is in Chicago covering the ACR annual meeting. Here are the highlights from Sunday (day one). Be sure to check our complete coverage, including articles, video reports and tweets, at acr18.rheumnow.com.

Gout and the Social Determinants of Health

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During a fascinating gout session on October 21, Hyon Choi presented an important paper (abstract 874) which used data from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study to try to understand the rapid increase in the incidence of gout in recent decades.

Because It's Rare Doesn’t Mean It Doesn’t Exist: A Tribute to Relapsing Polychondritis

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During medical training, we were taught about rare diseases that are unlikely to be encountered, but there is a reason why our professors even mention these diseases. It is not just for our board exams; the lectures are for us to recognize the features of the disease when the rare patient comes across our exam table.

High Dose Flu Vaccine for Patients Younger Than 65?

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We are diving head first into flu season and we need to prepare ourselves. Last year we now know that 80,000 Americans died from influenza.

The Great Debate: Plaquenil - Choosing Safety over Efficacy?

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RheumNow Week in Review – ACR Preview Edition (10.19.18)

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Dr. Jack Cush summarizes the news and reports from RheumNow.Com this past week and previews RheumNow activities at the upcoming ACR 2018 meeting in Chicago.

RheumNow Week in Review – Four Fingers are Best (10.12.18)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com. New info on scleroderma-SLE overlap, nailfold capillaroscopy, Women with SpA, acute gout management and lupus patient in pain who visit the ED.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - a Leading Cause of Work Related Disability

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MMWR reports that workers’ compensation claims for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in California during 2007–2014 were 6.3 per 10,000 full-time equivalent workers, with female workers and workers in industries that manufacture apparel, process food, and perform administrative work being at highest r

RheumNow Week in Review – Vitamin D Falls Again (10.4.18)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news from the past week on RheumNow.com. 

RheumNow Week in Review – I Wanna New Drug (9.28.18)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news from the past week on RheumNow.com, including news on inappropriate opioids, pre-clinical RA treatment, DMARDs in Gout, the decline of arthroscopy, and a pain in the mouth.