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What Lies Beneath: Understanding Nailfold Capillaroscopy

Sheila Reyes, MD Nov 25, 2024

Capillaroscopy is a non-invasive imaging technique used for the in vivo assessment of the microcirculation. kin capillaries at the nailfold are evaluated because the fingers are involved in pathological processes such as Raynaud’s phenomenon. Several abstracts and sessions on nailfold capillaroscopy were presented during ACR24.

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Maximizing DMARDs to Strive for Steroid-Free Remission in RA

Jiha Lee, MD Nov 25, 2024

In 1950, three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking discovery of steroids, heralded at the time as a "miracle cure" for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

PsA Ultrasound Updates Dr. Catherine Bakewell and Dr. Lihi Eder discuss updates on ultrasound in psoriatic arthritis at #ACR24. https://t.co/DZBe8uNpJS https://t.co/wIS1hUZnAS

PsA Ultrasound Updates | RheumNow

#ACR Best 2024 - Day 4 Although the last day of #ACR24 was but a half day - it was chock full of gems, many coming from the late breaking abstracts presented today. As chosen by the RheumNow faculty, here are some highlight presentations you need to know about.… https://t.co/ws9BOxkZft https://t.co/trMevuvvyX

Methotrexate to Prevent RA, Clear as Mud Intervention in individuals predisposed to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), aiming for prevention, is a significant topic. Seropositivity for rheumatoid factor and ACPA can precede RA by years. Some patients experience a pre-RA arthralgia… https://t.co/D51CoZAzce https://t.co/lgZalnDeb3

Predicting flares in rheumatic diseases with machine learning Rheumatic diseases, such as axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), are marked by unpredictable disease flares that adversely impact quality of life and long-term outcomes.… https://t.co/6oFRp0zyBw https://t.co/fcMrJOg4mM

Changing Mindsets about Methotrexate Side Effects Dr. Mrinalini Dey discusses abstract 1676, presented at #ACR24. https://t.co/8RXBWUioee https://t.co/liQ1hN4Xtr

Changing Mindsets about Methotrexate Side Effects | RheumNow

How New Medications are Reframing Imaging Abnormalities in axSpA Bimekizumab (BKZ), a monoclonal antibody targeting IL-17A and IL-17F, was evaluated in the BE MOBILE 1 and 2 trials for non-radiographic and radiographic axSpA, respectively. It showed significant clinical… https://t.co/wJYh5XCVfw https://t.co/qZ2MnGVXXG

Where there’s smoke, there’s flare: how pollution fuels RA The WHO has declared climate change to be the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century, likely to contribute to an additional 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050 #ACR24 https://t.co/efVzSHXN91 https://t.co/AxRyGpqQFa

Where there’s smoke, there’s flare: how pollution fuels RA | RheumNow

Say Goodbye to Methotrexate in PMR? Despite mixed results on its clinical efficacy in three previous randomised controlled trials (RCTs)1-3, methotrexate is considered the most widely used GC sparing agent. #ACR24 https://t.co/x662FbdNoR https://t.co/uvMPHpmRHZ

Say Goodbye to Methotrexate in PMR? | RheumNow

Beyond the Needle: Redefining the Assessment of Lupus Nephritis Lupus nephritis is one of the most silent and severe manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). https://t.co/JD6z4VTfJn #ACR24 https://t.co/7gEK8acRl0

Beyond the Needle: Redefining the Assessment of Lupus Nephritis | RheumNow

💊Litifilimab- another new molecule for SLE Anti BDCA2 🎯 In cutaneous lupus👉 👉Decrease CLASI score 👉Decrease IFN induced MxA expression #ACR2024 #ACRAmbassador https://t.co/AeJOGhVXIR

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🌟IgG4RD: Lessons from the first 20 years🌟by Prof John Stone ⭐️Lesson 1- IgG4RD is a variable vessel vasculitis ✨Can cause small vessel vasculitis of the skin ✨One of few vasculitis causing coronary arteritis in adults ⭐️Lesson 2- IgG4RD is more common and severe in males… https://t.co/PvFXyOl5bp https://t.co/hAMelBoZvB

Differential diagnosis of ACA+ 1. SSc 2. Sjogren Syndrome 3. PBC 4. Overalp syndrome https://t.co/JmqDaaZerJ

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⏩Lecture by Prof Takeuchi on Sjogren Syndrome. Anti-centromere ab is seen in 10% of primary Sjogren syndrome. more likely to have sclerodactyly. https://t.co/mVry2OaNmq @IRACON24Blr https://t.co/SZlWQDpx8B

New #OAC #BasicScience This work by Shakya et al. found that basic calcium phosphate crystals are almost exclusively found in menisci from OA patients, while calcium pyrophosphate has similar prevalence in menisci from subjects with and without OA. 🔗 : https://t.co/PBaVQSspiE https://t.co/ivOOKVIX9b

PsA Ultrasound Updates Dr. Catherine Bakewell and Dr. Lihi Eder discuss updates on ultrasound in psoriatic arthritis at #ACR2024 https://t.co/XJOuKl8lCF https://t.co/XPMlf3sOnU

PsA Ultrasound Updates | RheumNow

Day 1 Recap at #ACR24 Panelists Dr. Sheila Reyes, Dr. Adela Castro, Dr. Mike Putman and Dr. Jack Cush recap the most interesting abstracts and presentations they saw on day 1 of ACR 2024. https://t.co/8M0WhOLETg https://t.co/hW5cgRiy6F

Day 1 Recap at ACR24 | RheumNow

Improving fertility in women with RA For women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the journey to motherhood brings unique challenges, such as longer times to conception and infertility rates twice as high as those without RA. Factors like high disease activity, regular use of… https://t.co/9QXgeB7ftB https://t.co/mVUabSdLNE

Sex related differences in PsA Different factors are known to influence disease characteristics and outcomes in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Recently, there is new evidence that sex-related differences play a role not only in disease manifestations but also in efficacy and safety… https://t.co/9z9lorLtp0 https://t.co/XZRvm0S585

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