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Cross-sectional study 365 RA pts showed eating half a pizza >1 time/wk (vs. ≤2 times/mo) was assoc w/ 70% less Dz activity; esp w/ more severe RA (80%) (benefit likely due to mozzarella & olive oil). YES, this was an italian study... https://t.co/6xKMIFdEWf https://t.co/UfpJO1xNe4
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Metanalysis of remote Pt monitoring w/ electronic Outcome Measures (ePROMs) in #RA (4,473 pts, 7 studies) showed lower disease activity & higher remission rates in ePROM group (OR 1.65) & fewer F2F visits were needed in ePROM grp https://t.co/Va2Psx6zSc https://t.co/rdzam3ROJv
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Antenatal Corticosteroids and Serious Infection in Offspring
A claims data study shows that maternal use of antenatal corticosteroids may be associated with an increased risk of serious infection in the offspring's first 12 months.
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Italian JAKi study, 685 pts Rx w/ BARI (48%), TOFA (31%), UPA (14%), filgotinib (7%), had half (47%) Rx JAKi as 1st line, prior to a biologic. AE of special interest (1137 PYs FU) in 18%, including 1 CVA, 3 deaths/infx. High CV risk pts = Hi AESI(23%) https://t.co/0NN60tvokZ https://t.co/Dzc7OG9Mmv
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Rheumatology Journals Rife With Faulty Conflict-of-Interest
More often than not, conflict-of-interest disclosures in three major rheumatology journals didn't match records in the U.S. government's Open Payments database, researchers found.
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Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Association of Women in Rheumatology 2023 conference is just a few weeks away! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join in virtually for FREE! Register now and secure your spot https://t.co/qqq4c1p6De
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Multi-media, sponsor-generated clinical trial posters presented at major rheumatology meetings are now available in RheumNow’s newest offering: the Poster Hall.
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2023-2024 Best Rheumatology Hospitals
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has been named the top hospital for rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. This is the 6th year in a row they have held this spot.
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Tofacitinib in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (EAST PMR Study)
An open-label, uncontrolled pilot trial has shown that JAK signaling is involved in the pathogenesis of PMR and that tofacitinib is as effective as glucocorticoids (GC) in patients with PMR.
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Spinal CT study of 40 ankylosing spondylitis pts shows the most common site and region of intervertebral fusion were the posterior vertebrae of the middle thoracic region >50% halffused posterior vertebrae Th4–Th5 to Th7–Th8, followed by Cx, last lumbar https://t.co/HzJmpROJmr https://t.co/9qUwlGyBQz
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High mortality risk predictors in patients with anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis include:
- rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease
- anti-Ro52 antibody
- age > 57 years
(based on study of 126 MDA-5+ DM pts)
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Spanish study of 518 #SLE patients, 7% of whom received at least one dose of rituximab(26) or belimumab (11). RTX given for either hemolytic anemia or ITP (11 pts), nephritis & CNS SLE (5 pts ea). BEL mostlyfor arthritis (8 pts) https://t.co/cgC837Na81 https://t.co/bndKVqNsSE
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2023 ACR/EULAR Criteria for Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
The prevalence of radiographic chondrocalcinosis is estimated to be 4% to ≥10% in older adults, but the prevalence of symptomatic CPPD disease is unknown.
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SGLT2 inhibitor (empagliflozin) given in a lupus mouse (MRL/lpr) model showed a renoprotective effect suggesting the value of non-immunosuppressive therapies to improve renal function. Showed less -dsDNA Abs, proteinuria, renal nephritis damage https://t.co/uJjr7rTIJe https://t.co/ptTvwWJlvO
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Multi-media, sponsor-generated clinical trial posters presented at major rheumatology meetings are now available in RheumNow’s newest offering: the Poster Hall.
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Composite Measures to Inform Treatment Choices in Bio-naïve Patients with PsA
What is an option for treating and managing bio-naïve patients with PsA?
Dr. Mease and Dr. Khattri discuss.
Therapeutic update sponsored by AbbVie US Medical Affairs.
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2023-2024 Best Rheumatology Hospitals
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has been named the top hospital for rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. This is the 6th year in a row they have held this spot.
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Paradoxical Rxns (PR) & biologics in TReasure database: 2867 RA & 5316 SpA pts; 5-yr FUV found 136 pts (1.7%) developed the PRs; 60% w/ 1st biologic, after median 12 mos, 93% psoriais (pustular 60%, palmoplantar 31%), many better w/ another TNFi https://t.co/5tybXZZVKW https://t.co/1nQaXQOEDD
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HEALTH DISPARITIES: Lancet study shows from 2000-2019, all-cause mortality was signif. higher in the American Indian/Alaska Native (1028/100K) & Blacks (953·/100K) compared to Whites (802); but lower in Asians (442) & Latinos (595) https://t.co/g8Z3h6BYw8 https://t.co/Ckz1L3O0W7
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Bifunctional B-cell Targeted Therapy in IgG4-related Disease
A novel B-cell depletion trial, using obexelimab has shown efficacy and safety in patients with active IgG4-related disease.
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