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@RheumNow #ACR20 abs0083 Whole exome sequencing & HLA allele prediction in 43 Irish CNO pts show increased association w/HLA-B*27:05 (+in 17.5% pts vs 6% of the Irish population). 18.6% w/personal &18.6%family Hx of PSO. 88% of cases w/multifocal disease, 51% failed 1st line Rx

Following promising data presented at today's poster session, results from RELIEF #Behcets study show #apremilast leads to ↓ rates of new/recurrent/worsening oral ulcers, skin lesions & #arthritis compared to placebo at 12wks. Abs#0512 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/O1dstY5WlL https://t.co/0djnUGw0Hg

• Efficacy of Apremilast for the Treatment of Manifestations of Behçet’s Syndrome…

Prof Hatemi report on apremilast in Behcets disease. We know it improves oral ulcers. Now shown to improve skin lesions and arthritis. @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#512 https://t.co/BwIqio6dzq

15 % of Relapsing Polychondritis meet diagnosis for MAGIC syndrome (Mouth and genital ulcers with inflamed cartilage) - overlap of RP and Behcet's Abst#0425 #ACR20 #ACRbest @RheumNow https://t.co/qaHWwOOL7Q

RheumNow’s expanded coverage of the #ACR20 Annual meeting is sponsored in part by BMS, @HorizonNews , @SanofiGenzyme, @Novartis. All content chosen by RheumNow & its Faculty.

COVID-19 use of dexamethasone- why does it work? When to use it ?Is it hyperferrintemic sepsis? Vs early MAS vs? More data needed but this why rheumatologists are needed!!! @RheumNow #ACR20 thank you dr. Rubin! https://t.co/MvQJGqsqu2

One of the many HOT sessions tomorrow #ACR20 I am planning on - IFN is center stage in autoinflammatory/autoimmune/infectious diseases especially-hope they cover IFN autoantibodies!! #COVID19 - @CCalabreseDO @JYazdanyMD @canallab @MaxKonigMD @AdamJBrownMD @TiphaineLft https://t.co/uDauMkGsjX