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Maximizing DMARDs to Strive for Steroid-Free Remission in RA

Jiha Lee, MD

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).

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ICYMI: How Online Searches Reveal Patient Needs

Bella Mehta, MBBS, MS

Managing health conditions is rapidly evolving as patients increasingly turn to online resources for answers—over 65% search for health-related questions online. Our study analyzed Google search trends for rheumatic disease topics, offering a fascinating glimpse into how online search behavior can reveal patient needs and experiences. This approach, known as "infodemiology," tracks real-time Google Trends data to understand symptom- and treatment-related searches for rheumatic conditions.

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Dreaming of Relief: The Importance of Sleep in Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Andrea Fava, MD

Sleep plays a critical role in regulating inflammation and overall health. In rheumatic diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), disrupted sleep is common and can exacerbate symptoms and disease progression. Experts Dr. Al Kim, Patty Katz, and Dr. Yvonne Lee emphasized the importance of addressing sleep disturbances in these conditions.

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Methotrexate to Prevent RA, Clear as Mud

Richard Conway, MBBChBAO, PhD

Intervention in individuals predisposed to develop RA, with a holy grail of prevention of RA, has long been a hot topic. The 4-year results of the TREAT EARLIER study, presented at Tuesday’s oral abstract session, show that methotrexate appears to prevent the development of RA in high risk ACPA- patients.

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Predicting flares in rheumatic diseases with machine learning

Antoni Chan, MD, PhD

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.

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Improving fertility in women with RA

Jiha Lee, MD

For many women, the journey to motherhood brings a sense of anticipation and joy. However, for those with rheumatoid arthritis, this journey presents unique challenges. At ACR Convergence 2024, researchers discussed how advancements in reproductive medicine and RA management are paving the way for improved outcomes.

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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

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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
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Playing it Safe with RA? JAK vs. TNF Debate The ORAL surveillance trial raised safety concerns that the janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) tofacitinib was associated with an increased incidence of cancer and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), compared to tumor necrosis… https://t.co/sUSdRKRxEF https://t.co/XcjOqGlLVX
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NEW ONLINE POSTER: Safety of a JAKi presented at EULAR 2024! View safety across 15,000 patient-years of data from 11 Phase 3 trials, including adult patients with RA, PsA, AS, and nr-axSpA. This poster is sponsored by AbbVie US Medical Affairs. https://t.co/gIFWRqOGmD https://t.co/L0YttKihdf

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RA Treatment Adherence: Is decision making really shared? Dr. Jonathan Kay interviews Dr. Cécile Gaujoux-Viala about abstract 0360 at #ACR24. https://t.co/KwXHutfQko https://t.co/bCVM3JrFEz

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Treat-to-Target Improves Fertility in Women with RA Dr. Richard Conway discusses abstract 1647, presented at #ACR24 https://t.co/vC0CA0lN4M https://t.co/Dfo7iBYwcU

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Addressing CV Risk in RA: Are we doing enough? The increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has long been known (1). #ACR24 https://t.co/dajYuK8rpd https://t.co/2Ds3OZEjUX

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Shedding Weight and Pain: The Promise of Anti-Obesity Medications in RA For years, rheumatologists have championed weight loss as a cornerstone of care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and obesity. RA is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a… https://t.co/iozo0FQFzj https://t.co/93e4nZMHJo
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RheumNow Day 2 Recap: #ACR24 Highlights Catch the latest insights from the ACR Annual Meeting, where leading experts share groundbreaking research and clinical advances in rheumatology. Don’t miss our live coverage of key takeaways and trends shaping the future of patient care.… https://t.co/F3rZzOTiSJ https://t.co/t3wROMBe7D
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RA: One JAK to Rule Them All? Dr. Brian Jaros reports on abstract 1362, presented at #ACR24. https://t.co/QChMyma3Y2 https://t.co/qq3BqpT2Gh

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Finding the Right Combination Therapy in RA Dr. Jonathan Kay interviews Dr. Ernest Choy about abstract 0521, Transcriptome Analysis of Drug Response in a Large Cohort of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease Patients Supports Advanced Combination Therapy in RA, presented at… https://t.co/yPmDIZ6aKI https://t.co/cairKrbDDu
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RheumNow Day 4 Recap: ACR Convergence 2024 Highlights https://t.co/WvQB7y0bkm

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Are we under-monitoring in scleroderma ILD? Dr. Janet Pope discusses abstract 0678, Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease Due to Systemic Sclerosis or Rheumatoid Arthritis Need Monitoring More Frequently Than Annually, and abstract 0706, Single Center Prospective Cohort of… https://t.co/1y1VXGvqjp https://t.co/4ofh45cYwq
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Lacaille et al. Long term harms of previous steroids in RA. CV/infection mortality increase 7% every year/use. Takes 3.5 and 10 years to return to normal after 1 and 2 years use. Never returns to normal if >2 years use @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2673 #ACRbest https://t.co/qcp5mCHmeB https://t.co/keXw5Qg2ld

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