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New Advances in Ultrasound Diagnostics for Psoriatic Arthritis
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ACR Press Release
Two pivotal studies led by an international team of rheumatology experts will be presented at ACR Convergence 2025, showcasing major strides in the ultrasound-based diagnosis of enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
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A randomized trial of app-based behavioral (acceptance and commitment) therapy (ACT) showed reduced pain interference and affective distress in axial SpA compared to standard of care. Acceptance was moderate, but impact was meaningful. Abstract 1461 @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/sF5Ldtc61R
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
#1077 More health literacy work from our group!
995 people with inflammatory arthritis: lower health literacy linked to higher absenteeism & presenteeism
Those with highest HLQ scores were mostly retired with better engagement in care
@RheumNow #ACR25
Come check out our poster! https://t.co/CaqzkjMWYB
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
#ACR25 Abstr#1526 Finally it’s here! Consensus-based guidance on GC #steroid tapering in patients with #SLE. Included considerations before tapering, tapering schedules and monitoring during tapering. Looking forward to the uptake and hearing patients’ views @RheumNow #ACRBest https://t.co/FFl2TFhtTa
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
REPLENISH - Secukinumab Works in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Novartis announced the results of their REPLENISH trial showing the efficacy of secukinumab (Cosentyx) (SEC) in adults with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
https://t.co/CLmCdBXiOf https://t.co/z20nWd2NSM
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
#0850 Single-cell RNA-seq of RA synovium uncovers a new biomarker & therapeutic target: PHIF
Made by Tph cells, drives macrophage activation and mirrors disease severity.
Big step forward in understanding RA immunopathogenesis. @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/KtyxU0Lqly
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
This retrospective study evaluated incidence of MACE & mortality among PsA pts on GLP-1RAs vs non-GLP-1RAs
After propensity score matching, pts on GLP-1RAs = ⬇️ risk of developing MACE & ⬇️ mortality vs. non GLP-1RAs
Interesting data, More research reqd
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs0849 https://t.co/hiPpQH0K3O
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sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
TriNetX database 4000+ pts PsA + GLP-1 RA & 86000+ PsA non GLP-1 ctrls
Without much surprise GLP-1 treated pts had lower risk of MACE and death
Observational, retrospective study.
Now awaiting the prospective evidence.
RCT on the way but capturing MACE and death are always https://t.co/GWbAMC1mJK
Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet)
Next Generation T-Cell Engager: The Future https://t.co/gcrfzV6MSJ via @YouTube
@alhkim great to see you and hearing all about new T cell Engager , feasibility and less toxicity.
@RheumNow
#ACR25
Nouf Al hemmadi NoufAhmedAlham2 ( View Tweet)
#0851
Urinary Tenascin C predicts kidney function loss in lupus nephritis
170 AMP-LN patients: Tenascin C (from renal myofibroblasts) was the top predictor of eGFR decline (HR 4.6)
Proteomic 11-marker risk score (AUC 0.91) outperformed proteinuria for prognosis #ACR25 @RheumNow
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
In the #ACR25 Great AI debate, @RADoctor shows automated ultrasound scanning - one legitimately promising application ready very soon.
I’ve written about this work (ARTHUR/DIANA) for @RheumNow last year - check it out:
https://t.co/Zq4ywEjspi https://t.co/3RYCVunE3a
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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
#0852 LEVI-04, a novel p75NTR-Fc fusion protein, significantly reduces MRI bone marrow lesions in knee #OA 🦵📉
Phase II RCT (n=518): dose-dependent BML reduction (p<0.001) + correlated improvement in pain & function. Promising structure-modifying OA therapy
@RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/huA8OaFGSd
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
@JYazdanyMD in the #ACR25 Great AI Debate details out three key risks of AI in rheumatology:
- bias at scale
- erosion of skills
- data regulatory issues
(for what it’s worth, amongst all the potential upside, I think it’s very real. It’s up to us to make it better)
@RheumNow https://t.co/FyNes40Z7q
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
In this ph2 trial of LEVI-04 for knee #osteoarthritis,
At wk 20, LEVI-04 ⬇️ bone marrow lesions (BML), greater ⬇️ in BML area even w/ higher KL grades
Promising treatment.
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs0852 #ACRBest https://t.co/MrmLPlFiDs
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sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Summary take home points by Dr Highland
1. PAH and PH-ILD are associated with high mortality in patients with SARDs
2. Multimodal and early screening is recommended
3. “It takes a village” work with Pulm and Cardiology colleagues
@RheumNow #ACR2025 https://t.co/Xa7TecMOIe
Gabriela Martinez Zayas, MD MartinezZayasMd ( View Tweet)
In the #ACR25 Great AI Debate, @RADoctor and @JYazdanyMD prepared independently, but in consecutive moments agree (in a very illustrative way):
guardrails - they need to happen
@RheumNow https://t.co/ccLLC3adxG
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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
The CLASSIC study (n=1015, 27 countries) validated revised ASAS-SPARTAN axSpA criteria. Final model achieved 79.5% sensitivity & 90.4% specificity vs global diagnosis. MRI SIJ (active + structural) was strongest predictor. HLA-B27, CRP, IBD, uveitis also included. Abstract#0854 https://t.co/GjSHE2ihVI
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
#0853 Olink proteomics in anti-Ro+ pregnancies identifies macrophage-derived IL-6 & CCL3 as serum predictors of foetal AV block
These pro-inflammatory proteins predicted fAVB independent of maternal diagnosis or Ab titres, pointing to new pathogenic pathways. @RheumNow #ACR25
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
#1627 SLR informing the 2025 @eular_org recommendations for PMR & LVV 🔍
141 studies (30 RCTs) reviewed: new & further evidence for IL-6, JAK & B-cell-targeted therapies. Data will underpin updated management guidance. @RheumNow #ACR25
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
#0854 @Official_ASAS & @SPARTAN_Updates revised #axSpA criteria meet targets: Sn 79.5% / Sp 90.4%.
Imaging is central (SIJ MRI + structural lesions) with focused clinical items: HLA-B27, IBP, uveitis, IBD, heel enthesitis, psoriasis, ↑CRP
@RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/i2d12y9HcD
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
