DERM on RheumNow PODCAST (August 2026) The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a review of recent citations and content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, CTD skin disorders. Dermatology drugs, biologics, and JAK inhibitors - their use, https://t.co/u2sJqCgDJS

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Secukinumab in Polymyalgia Rheumatica PMR is a common disorder of the elderly that responds well to GC, but is plagued by an inability to wean off of GCs. The NEJM has published the results of the REPLENISH trial demonstrating that secukinumab (an interleukin-17A inhibitor) is https://t.co/ijkHKC7IWJ

Insights into Sjögren’s Disease - A Rheum Survey In August 2026, RheumNow surveyed rheumatologists about Sjogren’s disease (SjD) - how they approach diagnosis, treatment, and unique challenges; all important as new advances in SjD evolves. https://t.co/kCfCNl3xnW https://t.co/rhj3UL4JuM

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SELECT-PsA 2 subanalysis of 195 active PsA not responding to TNFi shows switching to upadacitinib 15 (vs PB) was superior @wk 24 - ACR20 (58% vs 22%), ACR50 (38% vs 9.5%), ACR70 (22% vs 0%), MDA (24% vs 3%) & maintained thru wk 152. Switching MOAs makes sense! https://t.co/YEkZuQ95Mu

True or False: Compared to adult systemic sclerosis, juvenile systemic sclerosis is more commonly associated with diffuse cutaneous disease and renal crisis. Test your knowledge in this week's RheumIQ at https://t.co/TBlB4pmnKa. https://t.co/q4wlnCQsny

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Resolved HBV infx (HBsAg-neg/anti-HBc+) retrospective study of HBc seroclearance in 230 pts Rx w/ anti-CD20 mAb. anti-HBc seroclearance seen in 16.5% (assoc w/ Younger age, less CD20 Rx, MMF Rx). HBV reactivation seen 5/230 (2.2%), including two w/ HBc seroclearance. HBc https://t.co/T0gfxftOgu

JAK inhibitors work & have a dose dependent effect in severe alopecia areata (AA). Metanalysis of 10 Rxs, 3866 AA pts (used the SALT20 endpoint) showed the best efficacy was deuruxolitinib_12 mg, and baricitinib_4 mg (OR: 2.59, 95% CI: 1.98–3.38). https://t.co/k86f2RvCEJ https://t.co/N1fsrbbmDw

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Phase 1/2 COMPARE trial of CD19 CAR-T Rx in 6 ACPA+ RA pts w/ severe refractory Dz; after lymphodepletion, given mivocabtagene autoleucel (miv-cel), followed < 52wks. All had CRS, No ICANSs or serious AEs. All had CD19 cell depletion & Decr in AutoAbs. Efficacy: 3/6 had ACR70 & https://t.co/28dWMGWbKB

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Guidelines for Adult-Onset IgA Vasculitis A EUVAS-sponsored expert panel of 37 specialists across rheumatology, nephrology, dermatology, and pathology published evidence-based guidelines for adult-onset IgAV, which behaves very differently in adults than the usually https://t.co/12T8lJhPFe

Aortic inflammation (Aortopathies) occurs in autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARD) including Takayasus, #GCA, SLE, RA, AS, SSc, relapsing polychondritis, Cogan’s syndr, Behçet’s, & IgG4-related disease). Dx imaging options: CTA, MRI, & PET/CT. Underlying path may be granulomatous, https://t.co/paUlV4kdwJ

CAR-T Reality Check! The hype is outrunning the evidence, which now lives in a handy dashboard created and presented by Dr. Mike Putman @EBRheum. There are almost as many studies as there are CAR-T treated patients. Few numbers, limited F/U - Yet everyone is gaga about CAR-T. https://t.co/6tLLJDVI8x