Biologic Persistence in Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis

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Two recent studies examined the durability and persistence of biologic agents in patients with psoriasis (PSO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and while some differences were noted overall persistence was low 3 years later.

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RNL 2022: Spondyloarthritis Spectrum

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This RheumNow Live 2022 session features highlights from lectures on Spondyloarthritis.

- Microbiome in Spondyloathritis - Jose Scher, MD

- Axial Psoriatic Arthritis - Philip Mease, MD

- Juvenile Spondyloathritis - Pamela Weiss, MD

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Bimekizumab Development Delayed by FDA

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UCB announced they have received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Biologics License Application (BLA) for bimekizumab for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PSO).

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Can You Reduce Frequency of Methotrexate Monitoring?

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Observational research presented at the British Society for Rheumatology meeting suggest that, based on the COVID-19 pandemic experience, reduced frequency of routine lab monitoring in patients receiving weekly methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was not associated with an increase in adverse outcomes.

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We had a great TNR this week. Playback now available in case you missed it. This webinar presented excerpts from these lectures along with Q & A Psoriatic Arthritis Guidelines Drug Targeting in PsA PsA Registries and Real World Data https://t.co/al17KLQm0j https://t.co/O4SvMU37Lg

Making You the Expert of You! (Smart Rules for Patients) You’ve scheduled an appointment with your medical provider - how do you make the most of it?https://t.co/62mTqk4ksL https://t.co/gr7Hvt7EI3

Bimekizumab's Favorable Safety Profile in Psoriasis

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A 2-year safety study of bimekizumab, the dual IL-17A/F inhibitor, plaque psoriasis patients showed bimekizumab (BMK), to be effective, well tolerated, with no new safety concerns other than a modest risk of oral candidiasis.

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RNL 2022: Psoriatic Arthritis Advances

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Tuesday Nite Rheumatology on 10 May 2022 featured session highlights from RheumNow Live 2022.

This webinar presented exerpts from these lectures along with audience Q & A

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Interested in what we covered in the month of April? You can find all our PsA content at the link below. What was your biggest takeaway from our PsA All the Way campaign?https://t.co/hl0HKggULj https://t.co/O1QMibJ4qA

Making You the Expert of You! (Smart Rules for Patients)

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You’ve scheduled an appointment with your medical provider - how do you make the most of it? We've gathered these tips and suggestions to share with patients.

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TOMORROW! Register for our 5/10 Tuesday Night Rheumatology on PsA Advances. This webinar will feature highlights from: PsA Guidelines Arthur Kavanaugh, MD Drug Targeting in PsA Bruce Kirkham, MD PsA Registries and Real World Data Alexis Ogdie, MDhttps://t.co/0fNuHz6wVy https://t.co/KssNJ41Wqz

Hyperuricemia as a biomarker of severe #PsA? Study of 242 PsA pts 30% had hyperuricemia & 6% had gout. Hyperuricemia was significantly associated with age, comorbidity, perph polyarthritis, Jt destruction, less response to treatment. https://t.co/U5wAQdWLdC https://t.co/QfoaogDeun

Large Korean population study compares pts w/ palmoplantar psoriasis vs psoriasis and PPP pts have more risk for ankylosing spondylitis (aOR 1.37) & Graves dz (aOR 1.4) but lower risk for PsA (aOR 0.54), SLE (0.67); Sjögren (0.70); vitiligo (0.53) https://t.co/0fv2vnFBPf https://t.co/PJMagIeZ2F

Study of 17 homeless RA or PsA pts - less clinic access (80% vs 91%), more ED use (20 vs 5), less DMARDs (43% vs 100%), more steroids (29% vs 0%); 83% unable to work due to health. Greatest need - dental , PT, knee surgery, employment & housing https://t.co/VHnTR0MTkr https://t.co/JDZTELz2qB

There is 1.4 million transgender persons in the US. ACP has published a guideline "Care of the Transgender Patient" addressing health disparities, certain cancers, substance abuse, mental health conditions, infections, and chronic diseases. https://t.co/AoBeOzv9YH https://t.co/jKabVELPxH

Neural networks of high-res quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) scans allowed for 3D imaging of MCP2 to differentiate normals from #RA & #PsA. 932 of 617 ppts correct AuROC for HC 82%, RA 75%, PsA 68%. UA pts read as 86% RA,11% PsA, & 3% HC https://t.co/wSQgllYgug https://t.co/yA6g55SpeC

Thanks so much to all who contributed to April's PsA All the Way campaign on RheumNow. You can find all our PsA content at the link below. Did you learn anything new about PsA from our coverage?https://t.co/Mo7Yf2cu4i https://t.co/LvpuLtF4Mv

Rheumatologic diagnosis through hand exam by Dr. Sarah Chung @ACPinternists #rheumatology #rheumtwitter #MedEd #rheumatoidarthritis #BJHM #Hospitalmedicine #IM2022 #MedTwitter 👇🏽 https://t.co/qR4zNa4NcX

Hyperuricemia as a biomarker of severe #PsA? Study of 242 PsA pts 30% had hyperuricemia & 6% had gout. Hyperuricemia was significantly associated with age, comorbidity, perph polyarthritis, Jt destruction, less response to treatment. https://t.co/NiPTbknD57 https://t.co/HOC2Bev4R6