AS/Spondyloarthritis

5 months ago
#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

5 months ago
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

5 months ago
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


5 months ago
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

5 months ago
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

5 months ago
🤨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


5 months ago
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

5 months ago
Data from the EISER study show that IBD was significantly more prevalent in pts with r-axSpA than nr-axSpA.
Makes sense in a way since longer dse duration may play a role.
🔶️THM - screen SpA pts for IBD; ask for GI symptoms
@RheumNow #ACR24 abs554 https://t.co/Q6jeDUFa8Z


5 months ago
TNFi cycling vs. switching to IL-17Ai?
Dr @AlexisOgdie et al from CorEvitas registry:
PsA & axSpA cohort - switchers (TNFi to IL17i) had greater improvements in cDAPSA & BASDAI vs. cyclers (2nd TNF)
Not stat significant but offers alternative Tx options
@RheumNow #ACR24 abs585 https://t.co/8m347BRM75


5 months ago
Amazing review @NamrataRheum on the important role the rheumatologist can play to improve the care of our older patients!
Don’t forget the 5Ms!
🧠Mind (cog/mood)
💊Medication (PIM)
🏃♀️Mobility
👉Multi-complexity
💪🏻Matters most (pt priority)
@RheumNow #ACR24 #gerirheum https://t.co/0Iv4TdS8AX
