Obesity in #AOSD – predicted the development of a chronic disease course and biologic DMARD failure, 139 pts with AOSD- 19% Obese (BMI>30) observational study. abst#AB1503 #EULAR2023 @rheumnow

Pearls in AOSD – from #EULAR2023 Italian study of 64 patients – AOSD/sJIA pts who achieved drug-free remission more often had white blood cells count >15.000/uL at baseline, however those who were treated with cyclosporine likely failed drug free remission. Abst#AB1484 @rheumnow

An interesting biomarker in #sJIA- helps differentiate it from other diseases, including infections and other inflammatory diseases! - kids with fever! serum calprotectin (MRP8/14) particle enhanced immuno-turbidimeteic assay (sCAL Turbi). 650 pts @rheumnow #EULAR2023 abst#OP0034