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This year at EULAR 2022, there were important and interesting topics in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). These are my picks of abstracts from the conference.
With their publication in June 2022 (1), the 3rd iteration of the Group for Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) Treatment recommendations for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) may have set a record or sorts.
New podcast up—“What Worries You, Masters You”

We review recent news, regulatory and guideline updates from the p

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 2 months ago
New podcast up—“What Worries You, Masters You” We review recent news, regulatory and guideline updates from the past week. Studies on MTX use, COVID vaccination, Supplements and vitamins, and arthrocentesis despite anticoagulation are discussed. https://t.co/jRaLCQAt9K https://t.co/opa22JqU41
Exercise and fibromyalgia? Metanalysis of 18 studies & 1184 pts, comparing aerobic, resistance & stretching. All

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 2 months ago
Exercise and fibromyalgia? Metanalysis of 18 studies & 1184 pts, comparing aerobic, resistance & stretching. All 3 had large & significant effect on pain (not diff from each other); also improves QOL (possibly depression) https://t.co/RYba99OWCh https://t.co/izpHjeXWCt
EMA has approved Secukinumab for the expanded approvals for use in pediatric patients with enthesitis-related arthritis

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4 years 2 months ago
EMA has approved Secukinumab for the expanded approvals for use in pediatric patients with enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) . Approvals based on the JUNIPERA trial, showing reduced the risk of flare & Dz activity w/ SEC https://t.co/6pWc6nEUd9 https://t.co/gGGyzEEh0u
Inferior IL-17 Inhibitor Responses in Psoriatic Women

Pooled data from two large (IXE trials show that male patients h

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 2 months ago
Inferior IL-17 Inhibitor Responses in Psoriatic Women Pooled data from two large (IXE trials show that male patients had greater clinical responses than did female patients with PsA are largely unexplored. Reasons for this is unexplained. https://t.co/OAu6gCweDt https://t.co/lsM6hZUwNQ
Study of IV CTX (n 13) vs mepolizumab (n 7)(MPZ; IL-5 inhib) in severe eosinophilic granulomatosis polyangiitis. BVAS &a

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4 years 2 months ago
Study of IV CTX (n 13) vs mepolizumab (n 7)(MPZ; IL-5 inhib) in severe eosinophilic granulomatosis polyangiitis. BVAS & EOS# equal at mo 1 & 6, but MPZ had better retention(61 vs 5%) & less AEs (29% vs 54%) https://t.co/7s38a67C1r https://t.co/oXLb1ctoc7
New Updated GRAPPA Psoriatic Arthritis Recommendations

The GRAPPA treatment recommendations have been updated and the 2

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4 years 2 months ago
New Updated GRAPPA Psoriatic Arthritis Recommendations The GRAPPA treatment recommendations have been updated and the 2021 evidence-based guidance is rich in treatment recommendations based on the key disease "domains." A great reference to print & carry. https://t.co/0K8LP3LA9j https://t.co/1fJlzPKLWl
JAMA Clinical Review 15 min podcast on treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger and common hand problems i

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4 years 2 months ago
JAMA Clinical Review 15 min podcast on treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger and common hand problems in clinical practice; featuring Drs. Mary M. McDermott, and Kelly Currie https://t.co/IhD6iqVyqC https://t.co/aChPLIbuEu
The EMA's CHMP has positively recommended upadacitinib for use in Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) ba

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4 years 2 months ago
The EMA's CHMP has positively recommended upadacitinib for use in Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) based on Phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 study showing superior ASAS40 responses at week 14 https://t.co/uc7oOKglLX https://t.co/yz7M8U3rkk
JAMA Patient Page on "What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? A great patient resource, full read with graphics https://t.co/l

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4 years 2 months ago
JAMA Patient Page on "What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? A great patient resource, full read with graphics https://t.co/lL9209YpdL https://t.co/28ceu2obma
RT @ERheumat: 🆕🚨Possible future avenues for myositis therapeutics: DM,IMNM&IBM
Current treatment options in II

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🆕🚨Possible future avenues for myositis therapeutics: DM,IMNM&IBM Current treatment options in IIM management 1st line:GC+ Skin➡️MTX/AZR/MMF Muscle➡️AZR/MMF/MTX Lung➡️AZR/MMF Dysphagia/Diaphragmatic weakness➡️IVIG RP-ILD➡️IVIG+CNI+CYC/RTX Calcinosis➡️JAKi https://t.co/G3vN055Gyq https://t.co/Qy9MULgeMs
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