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TAS5315, BTK inhibitor, studied in 91 MTX refractory RA pts. Wk 12 ACR20 resp was 79% on TAS5315 vs 60% PBO (p=0.053); ACR50 (33 vs 13%) not signif. Adverse event equal betw grps, but 9 pts had bleeding on TAS5315 https://t.co/XYS0XRMJar https://t.co/ntGtahFf4T

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Systematic review proves Keystones 60%/40%/20% response rule in biologic-naive #RA. 21 RCTs 1999-2017; For bio-naïve pts the ACR20/50/70 was 61.4%/37.8%/ 18.8%. For Bio-IR it was 48.5%/27.3%/12.9%- roughly 10pts lower. https://t.co/Xr3QEw278J https://t.co/OAfNghXlvB

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UK Biobank cohort study (n=361,952) assessed BMI effects on rheumatic Dz risk. Higher BMI incr odds of RA (IRR=1.52), OA (IRR=1.49), PsA (IRR=1.80), gout (1.73), SpA(1.34); more pronounced in women for both gout and psoriatic arthropathy https://t.co/eLeeShSSv1 https://t.co/IjWF2EPqOR

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A claims cohort comparison of #RA pts with H.zoster (n 1 866 ) and pts without HZ (38,846). RA+/HZ+ pts had significantly greater Hospitalizations, emergency visits (esp <30d post HZ Dx; adj IRR hosp=3.4; ED=3.7) and higher Total HC costs https://t.co/89GLUK93dO https://t.co/9jweduoBHw

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Save the date! We'll be tuning in live from Milan for EULAR '23. Count on us for: -KOL perspective videos -Clinical Trial Highlights -Daily Faculty Recaps -Live Streaming and more! https://t.co/9uKnDTynfk
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Join us for the final Tuesday Night Rheumatology of May. This webinar will feature highlights from these lectures followed by live audience Q & A: Methotrexate Use: 50 Yr. Perspective Myths vs Reality in RA Biosimilars - Back on the Agenda https://t.co/0OenWkXarV https://t.co/yUHwslkZ9o

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Peresolimab's Potential in Rheumatoid Arthritis Peresolimab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that acts as a PD-1 agonist (stimulator). The NEJM reports that PER met its efficacy primary endpont in treating patients with active RA. https://t.co/tBAC2vO31f https://t.co/pAknsSnnNT

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Prevalence of Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Norway

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Recent reports have suggested a rising and unrecognized number of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) compared to rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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NSAID Prescribing Decreasing

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Multinational metanalyses of data between 1989 and 2022 shows that NSAID prescriptions have decreased over time, and differs according to geographical locations.

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Allergic Drug-Induced Arthritis (5.19.2023)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com.  This week we delve into some odd associations, repeat drug warnings and the consequences of antirheumatic therapies.

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Peresolimab's Potential in Rheumatoid Arthritis

d Jack Cush, MD

Peresolimab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that acts as a programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) agonist (stimulator). The NEJM reports that PER met its efficacy primary endpont in treating patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 

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Swedish registry review of #MTX initiation in early #PsA vs #RA (n 3642each). 2 years after MTX start, 71% of PsA vs 76% of patients with RA remained on MTX & the majority (66%/60%) had not started another DMARD, or a biologic (77%/74%) https://t.co/nTJO04sn65 https://t.co/gLjKzj2c74

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Study of 481 incident RA: - no risk of RA w/ tea, alcohol & sugar-soft drinks - Incr RA risk seen w/ coffee [≥4 vs ≤1cup, HR=1.24;p=0.04] & diet drinks [HR=1.66;never-smokers] - Reduced RA risk w/ mod EtOH (ever-smokers;HR=0.63) & wine (seropos RA) https://t.co/RQFpxXUT11 https://t.co/ew2imYMLnJ

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One in Ten has Autoimmune Disease A UK population-based study suggests that autoimmune diseases affect approximately one in ten individuals. https://t.co/a2VbAO0Fc6 https://t.co/69Yl9OTtKY

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One in Ten is Bad! (5.12.2023)

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This week on the Podcast Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles, including the risks of dying, developing RA or autoimmune disease!

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Did you miss Tuesday Night Rheumatology this week? This webinar features highlights from: Preclinical RA – To Treat or Not To Treat Year of the JAKi Fibroblast/Stromal Cells https://t.co/yVQLtG6fEe https://t.co/WMXcKdqwdP

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Another NHANES survey of US adults shows increased prevalence of RA for those exposed to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)(OR: 1.8; p=0.02). 90% of the smoking effect on RA risk is mediated by PAH https://t.co/N93MbKspRM https://t.co/uqH75vOZrA

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Study of 481 incident RA: - no risk of RA w/ tea, alcohol & sugar-soft drinks - Incr RA risk seen w/ coffee [≥4 vs ≤1cup, HR=1.24;p=0.04] & diet drinks [HR=1.66;never-smokers] - Reduced RA risk w/ mod EtOH (ever-smokers;HR=0.63) & wine (seropos RA) https://t.co/gPZkTl9rid https://t.co/khYEZYFotl

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Downs Syndrome (1/700) & autoimmune mechanisms - Downs has a 4-6 fold higher risk of JIA, type 1 diabetes, autoimmune thyroid disease and coeliac disease. https://t.co/wVUDRCS96I https://t.co/RosPAkRnPA

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