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Dr Heckert presenting data from BEST study showing that RA tends to recur in same joints. Recurrence in 46% of joints with baseline swelling. Baseline swelling predicts recurrence OR 2.37 Abstr#1216 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/KxjHkkc6aB
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
In one institution, 25% of Crohn's patients had abnormal SI findings on MRE/MRI. Majority without back pain, were female with intestinal complications. Abs#1306 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/z8Yvc98s67

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Robert B Chao, MD doctorRBC ( View Tweet)

Young patients with #SLE #lupus have a #multimorbidity burden similar to individuals 30years older than them. A high #comorbidity burden is present in SLE pts of all ages compared to non-SLE. How can we address this? Abs#1049 #ACR21 #ACRBest @RheumNow https://t.co/U6t8YBFUZz https://t.co/v7Fwof1gZc

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Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
#ACR21 Abs#1210: Frequency of anterior atlanto-axial sublux in RA ⭐️Anterior atlanto-axial subluxation (aAAS) = 3+ mm, frequency = 25% ⭐️Radicular pain 20%, surgery 6% ▶️Longer disease duration, ⬆️ frequency of extra-articular manifestations https://t.co/BfjCTlRJbt @Rheumnow https://t.co/xd9h5e9cDH

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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
Meta-analysis shows increased risk of vertebral fracture in PsA, OR 2.09. Abstr#1304 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/kTrR7I3HA0
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Psoriasis can be diagnosed at any time of axSpA follow up. Incidence of PsO ⬆️from 16.8% to 26.8% after 6 years Patients with PsO had more peripheral arthritis and higher BMI Abs#1311 @RheumNow https://t.co/IrvHiFqr2m https://t.co/lqCVcF81zA

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Robert B Chao, MD doctorRBC ( View Tweet)
#clinicalpearls Cervical involvement in RA: is it underestimated? Cohort of 240pts: anterior atlantoaxial subluxation (aAAS) found in n=25 10.4 % patients, 1/3 with no neck pain! Joint restriction OR: 5.8 hx arthroplasty OR:3.6 #Abst1211 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/KRkDP4ETMu https://t.co/soKTMPiMwy

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Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet)
#RA pts on #baricitinib less likely to discontinue treatment & more likely to achieve remission than pts receiving biologic /other tsDMARD. 👉🏼Results from RA-BE-REAL observational study 👉🏼Bari(2 or 4mg) vs biologic/other tsDMARD Abs#1223 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/WRN1OCX9Bq https://t.co/UCFF6hAY7G

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Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
In 🇦🇺 we're delighted to be working with @Sarah_L_Mackie et al on the STERLING-PMR trial: - relapsing PMR - pragmatic RCT - MTX (alt LEF) 🇬🇧 @NIHRresearch @LeedsBRC @profbdasgupta @DrMaxYates1 et al 🇦🇺 @nhmrc @CatherineL_Hill @helenkeen73 @drceowen #ACR21 PMR/GCA SG @RheumNow https://t.co/YtnPpHxNqz
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Peripheral and axSpA pts with low Vitamin D levels (<30) had worse disease activity and functional impairment (BASDAI, ASDAS, BASFI) compared to pts with normal Vit D levels. Abs#1316 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/ulIqOAnWtp https://t.co/aMQaTpduJK

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Robert B Chao, MD doctorRBC ( View Tweet)
@Sineadm15 @bososhea on undiagnosed depression in axSpA. Common, and associated with worse disease activity and quality of life. Abstr#1305 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/PBH1F3XEGv
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
#ACR21 Abs#1224. ⬇️ CD39 expression on B cell predicts occurrence of anti-drug Ab in RA on RTX ⭐️13/23 pts on RTX became ADAb+. No diff in concomitant MTX usage ⭐️Baseline CD73 similar, but lower CD39 predictive of ADAb https://t.co/QzbAmXtTmZ @Rheumnow https://t.co/CLtEev69YD

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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
Minimal disease activity achievement in PsA achieved by 22.8% in 6 mo of b/ts DMARD MDA achievers were: ➡️Younger ➡️🔽 Disease duration; ➡️ Male ➡️Non-obese ➡️bDMARD-naïve at baseline ➡️🔼 probability achieving MDA components➕MCID PROMs at 6 mo Abst# 1344 #ACR21 @Rheumnow

swethaann23 swethaann23 ( View Tweet)

Effect of BMI on PRO treatment response in PsA. Increasing BMI associated with lower response. More pronounced in TNFi than IL-17 or JAKi. Abstr#1327 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/qhgVlW72uM
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
In this study, ⭕AS pts w/>=2 #comorbidities were associated w/ poorer outcome measures after 2 yrs of ffup vs. pts w/ no comorbids ⭕Pts w/ >=2 comorbids were likely to dc 1st anti-TNF Address comorbidities, ⬆ chances of better outcomes & QoL @RheumNow #ACR21 abs1309 https://t.co/sTnjaC1a1l
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
#ACR21 Abs#1225: B/L Extracell Matrix Biomarkers predict ABA response in MTX-naive, +ACPA early RA ⭐️ECM biomarkers predict SDAI remission or DAS28 w ABA+MTX vs PBO+MTX. ⭐️⬆️CTX1 biomarker predicts efficacy endpts for ABA+MTX https://t.co/7wHQefb5D4 @Rheumnow

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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)

Wk 12 disease activity predicts wk 24/26 remission/low disease activity with #upadacitinib 15mg in MTX-naïve or inadequate responders to MTX and/or TNFi pts. ≥50% improvement in SJC/TJC at Wk 12 was assoc with wk 24/26 remission/low disease activity. Abs#1237 #ACR21 @RheumNow https://t.co/PAaCe5MAcu
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
#ACR21 - Starting soon - The Gift of Gab! with @BayviewMedicine @jhrheumatology Jason Liebowitz moderating Communication for the Physician with @Wharton Janet Zeide. Learn about the RHEUM acronym for speaking! @Rheumnow https://t.co/wcgFUBcZeX
Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
EULAR update on vaccines. HZ vaccine safe with csDMARDs and TNFα blockers. Reduced cell immune response after 1 year. Assess Varicella Abs if exposure unknown. Non-live recombinant subunit adjuvant zoster vaccine may be a game changer @RheumNow #ACR21 8M101 https://t.co/PTLqYGRIGf
Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Innovative! Self-home fetal heart rate monitoring by the mother is feasible, accurate, effective for those with +anti-Ro/SSA Ab. The study is still recruiting https://t.co/9BFihsgW5A Abst#1464 #ACR21 @rheumnow https://t.co/ggmOpSGdZk

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TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)

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