Steroid-sparing in PMR: methotrexate most used, but what is the evidence? Christian Dejaco says: variable at best. We need a proper RCT - and it’s on its way. @Sarah_L_Mackie @profbdasgupta @DrMaxYates1 @CatherineL_Hill @drceowen #ACR22 @RheumNow https://t.co/dxaPdVcOPQ

Lillegraven @SiriLillegraven ARCTIC REWIND. RA patients flare-free on half-dose csDMARD x 12 months - randomised to continue or stop. Flare 38% vs 17% over 12 months. DAS remission 96% vs 90%. Absence radiograph prog 84% vs 69% @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#2013 https://t.co/uOwd8Io5wZ https://t.co/SKWPE7GBrx

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NSAIDs and CV risk in Inflammatory Arthritis Dr. Richard Conway discusses abstract 1207, being presented #ACR22 meeting. https://t.co/CjU2YbA3tk https://t.co/bHE4xw2IRF

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Krijbolder et al. TREAT EARLIER DBRCT. MTX vs PBO for pre-RA. Treat 1 year, stop, and follow 1 year. No difference in RA development. Delay in ACPA+ or high risk. Sustained benefit in MTX group on pain, EMS, function, MRI. @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1603 https://t.co/M2qQfgrhC1 https://t.co/UUeknTLx0K

• Intervention with Methotrexate in Arthralgia at Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis t…

Torgutalp et al. Higher NSAID intake associated reduced spinal progression in AxSpA esp. r-AxSpA. Cox-2 may have greater effect than other NSAIDs. @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1492 https://t.co/bGH6bBo7AD https://t.co/XBFV410Y2p

• Treatment with Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Is Associated with Retarda…

TOFA and MTX: which one to withdraw first? RCT in 100+ RA pts in remission after 1 yr, 1 yr follow-up Withdraw MTX grp: Remission 30% LDA 40% Withdraw TOFA grp: Remission 50% LDA 65% diff NS small sample 8 SAEs, 72% recovery https://t.co/tMnet32TWF Abs#1586 #ACR22 @Rheumnow https://t.co/PWnkWYdlGk

• Sustained Remission Following the Discontinuation of Tofacitinib in Patients wi…

Uggh! What would you do if your pt gets pregnant while on MTX & loses her baby, are you liable for accidental abortion? Should you advise termination if a pregnant pt’s health is deteriorating? @GreerDonley (#law professor) on theoretical risks #ACR22 @rheumnow https://t.co/L4FBWcKZnE