Switching vs cycling - which is better? In PsA & axSpA, a real-world analysis shows that switching to IL-17Ai after TNFi discontinuation may lead to similar or better outcomes compared to cycling to another TNFi. Data from the CorEvitas PsA/SpA Registry. Abstr#0585.… https://t.co/AJP4NBjmzr

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The risk of discontinuing first line biologics was twice higher in non-radiographic female patients compared to males. Abstr#0572 @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/1tQUhsbqUu

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Data from the French DESIR cohort reveals no significant link between high-dose NSAID use and incident hypertension in patients with axial spondyloarthritis. Two thirds were high dose NSAID users at baseline. Incident hypertension occurred in 11% individuals during follow-up.… https://t.co/EAICDwzxNT

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#0585 🔬PsA/axSpA: TNFi Cycling v IL-17Ai Switch ➡️470 pts: Switchers to IL-17Ai had similar/better outcomes v TNFi cyclers @ 6 mo ➡️PsA: Switchers had improved arthritis/psoriasis(-5.0, p=0.02) ➡️axSpA: Switchers had improved fatigue(-9.4, p=0.01) #ACR24 @RheumNow

In the SPACE cohort, patients with chronic back pain suspected of axial spondyloarthritis often receive a diagnosis within 35 months from symptom onset. Key determinants for early diagnosis include HLA-B27 positivity and sacroiliitis on imaging. Early diagnosis can be a game… https://t.co/RrcrtRoMfL

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Is biologic response different in men vs women with axSpA? A Meta-analysis of 11 studies including 11,199 axSpA pts evaluated sex-related response to bDMARDs -Male pts more likely to achieve BASDAI 50 and ASDAS low disease activity responses compared to females. #Abst0599… https://t.co/FopBLS4bF6 https://t.co/PpoZB9HwZN

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The METEOR study reveals distinct clinical features in spondyloarthritis (SpA) patients with vs. without IBD. Key features of those with IBD: - Lower male prevalence - Higher uveitis rates - Lower psoriasis rates - More structural damage in SI joints Mirroring gut… https://t.co/EyBZQ91DDn

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Implementing an automated inflammatory back pain screening tool in community rheumatology practices significantly enhances the identification of axial spondyloarthritis. With 14.3% of positive screenings leading to diagnosis. Another innovation that may help with the rapid… https://t.co/qSwryK22uj

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🤨To cycle or not to cycle TNFi. Abst#0585 studied pts with PsA and axSpA with primary TNFi failure: -Switching to IL17Ai may benefit phGA for arthritis and psoriasis in PsA pts and fatigue in axSpA pts. @AlexisOgdie #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/Jc0cdmrVhI

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A study in difficult-to-treat (D2T) ankylosing spondylitis (AS) reveals distinct characteristics in patients, including: - Higher BMI - Increased comorbidities - Presence of EAMs - HLA-B27 positivity is linked to higher odds of being D2T, highlighting potential genetic… https://t.co/XcShdxSwhm

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