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Japanese study of hip replacements (THA) - #RA pts undergoing THA at higher risk for dislocation and reoperation. Retros

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Japanese study of hip replacements (THA) - #RA pts undergoing THA at higher risk for dislocation and reoperation. Retrosp database study of THA - matching 3,951 RA vs 11,853 OA. w/ RA incr risk of dislocation (OR 2.8) & reoperation (OR: 2.25). No diff infx, Fx, VTE, death… https://t.co/Mz8niRlFaa https://t.co/mgcXTnw5Al
Analysis of a Greek Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) cohort shows that nearly one quarter of patients have axial involvement, and among them, ∼30% have isolated spinal axPsA and nr-axSpA, respectively.
A randomized clinical trial has shown that oral mizoribine, a common immunosuppressant in Japan, was noninferior to intravenous cyclophosphamide (CTX) as induction therapy in patients with active lupus nephritis. 
Is better earlier imaging needed for axial #PsA? to better visualize spinal ligamentous soft tissue Spinal entheseal so

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Is better earlier imaging needed for axial #PsA? to better visualize spinal ligamentous soft tissue Spinal entheseal soft tissue and contiguous ligamentous tissues are poorly visualized on MRI in early inflammatory back pain pts. https://t.co/4w4CamMT4I https://t.co/RQigMjMe9n
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a (Lone Star) tick-borne allergy to the galactose-α-1,3-galactose carbohydrate, found in ma

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Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a (Lone Star) tick-borne allergy to the galactose-α-1,3-galactose carbohydrate, found in mammalian meat/products; Sxs (hives, itching, swelling, and GI issues) present 2-8 hrs after meat & be life-threatening. Time to Dx has dropped considerably, w/… https://t.co/p1M9Qaf1jz https://t.co/jTJzq7YtVJ
Sobi announced it has submitted to FDA a supplemental (sBLA) for Gamifant (emapalumab-Izsg) for use in adult & kids

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Sobi announced it has submitted to FDA a supplemental (sBLA) for Gamifant (emapalumab-Izsg) for use in adult & kids w/ hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in Still’s disease with an inadequate response glucocorticoids, or with recurrent… https://t.co/a3I1fzHLdl https://t.co/WTFAs5PLWF
Can you distinguish which PsA? Persistent inflammatory (PIPsA) vs non-inflammatory PsA (NIPsA)? NIPsA has normal ESR/CR

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Can you distinguish which PsA? Persistent inflammatory (PIPsA) vs non-inflammatory PsA (NIPsA)? NIPsA has normal ESR/CRP, w/ obesity, biomechanical pain, OA, fibromyalgia, secondary post-inflam damage or central pain mechanisms. https://t.co/WwhdIkpJFJ https://t.co/6b5KHQRfKo
With GLP-1 agonists, is there a risk of aspiration during gen. anesthesia. Most advise against elective surgery/anesthes

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With GLP-1 agonists, is there a risk of aspiration during gen. anesthesia. Most advise against elective surgery/anesthesia unless the GLP-1 is held for 1-2 weeks. Based on MOA of delayed gastric emptying - 7/8 studies show Incr residual gastric contents in GLP-1, but none… https://t.co/BMeYVaBmIy https://t.co/DpTqKhb1Sg
Are Combination Biologics Safe?

Real-life data from a French observational study suggests the overall risk of severe ad

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Are Combination Biologics Safe? Real-life data from a French observational study suggests the overall risk of severe adverse events (SAE) with combotherapy does not seem to be increased (vs monotherapy), but certain combinations warrant caution. https://t.co/zcmo9mTRoS https://t.co/Q1lB0LvymF
Meta-analysis shows the combination therapy bDMARD with MTX in #PsA pts yields better bDMARDs drug survival, especially

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Meta-analysis shows the combination therapy bDMARD with MTX in #PsA pts yields better bDMARDs drug survival, especially with TNFi. 20 observational studies, 30,634 PsA pts. Insufficient data for non-TNFi bDMARDs. But adding MTX to bDMARDs had better TNFi survival (HR=0.79… https://t.co/aU8j4d6pei https://t.co/Ft99jwzPB3
In 7 Major countries worldwide, Still’s Disease Treatment Markets were valued at USD 1.33 Billion in the year 2024 and

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In 7 Major countries worldwide, Still’s Disease Treatment Markets were valued at USD 1.33 Billion in the year 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.92 Billion by 2035. https://t.co/zjrd7RgHkj https://t.co/iqFp877wnN
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On Demand gives you access to all lectures, Q & A

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Available the first time: https://t.co/4UQlqwujiR 2025 On Demand! On Demand gives you access to all lectures, Q & A panels, and STEP talks, and all speaker slides and handouts — all packed with insights you won’t find anywhere else. Non-CME, practical, and finally here.… https://t.co/qZb8OKjPpw https://t.co/Exr8u6QkNc
Retrospective review of 781#RA pts; 78 Dx w/ILD (77 subclinical, most UIP on HRCT). w/ mean 10 yrs F/U, death rate was 1

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Retrospective review of 781#RA pts; 78 Dx w/ILD (77 subclinical, most UIP on HRCT). w/ mean 10 yrs F/U, death rate was 1.5 vs. 7.1 per 100PY (without v with ILD) SMR equal betw RA & gen pop. but 2x higher in RA w/ ILD. Mortality higher w/ ILD (HR~3), age and low BMI… https://t.co/Vj0acewmK8 https://t.co/N1wHTjMfTr
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