FDA has approved a 2nd JAK inhibitor for Alopecia areata - Pfizers Ritlecitinib (Litfulo) is approved for Adults and Adolescents (>12 yrs) With Severe Alopecia Areata (based on ALLEGRO trial, pub in Lancet) https://t.co/VmjhQOnZyS https://t.co/VmjhQOnZyS https://t.co/oUZfckt6DX

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Why Patients Don't Take Medicines This report examines the characteristics of adults aged 18–64 who took prescription medication in the past 12 months and did not take medication as prescribed due to cost. https://t.co/zuPgMjKYbh https://t.co/62cG9LDYWi

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c-Fos regulates chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation, and cFOS-positive chondrocytes were increased in human and murine OA cartilage. New research (humans an mice) suggests it plays a role in protecting cartilage and could be a therpeutic target https://t.co/B0tmo0AbQe https://t.co/KPrOm3Spfa

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FDA Approves Colchicine for CV Prevention The FDA has approved colchicine for cardiovascular prevention in adults with established atherosclerotic disease or multiple risk factors, making it the first anti-inflammatory medicine with such an indication. https://t.co/MEqASrWWMb https://t.co/TmoLEvlPXI

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Medicare and Commercial claims analysis shows 1 #RA pts at risk for H Zoster 2 RA + HZ = more Hospitalizations & ED visits, esp in 30d after HZ 3 Higher total costsalso higher in month after HZ https://t.co/iKmvYDqj87 https://t.co/BeZCmMJse7

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Indian study of 943 AIRD patients (43% RA) starting biologics or JAKi, had TB screening with IGRA assay. 125 pts were IGRA pos. and had LTBI; 124/125 received anti-TB prophylaxis. IGRA Accuracy in predicting absence of TB reactivation = 99.6% https://t.co/KI9vGWpS59 https://t.co/Ne33P51koD

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What is Colchicine Worth? This week a new colchicine FDA approval, rising rate of IgG4 related disease and what's the safest biologic? https://t.co/VAeP4lPKL6 https://t.co/QUPRqxTz5z

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Predictors of DAPSA28 remission in #PsA starting 1st TNF-inhibitor (13 369 bio-naive pts from 13 Euro registries) showed 6 mo remission 25% and 12 retention 63%. Remission predictors: younger age, Dz duration, males (OR 1.85), CRP >10 (OR 1.52) https://t.co/KNaFynAlXM https://t.co/okO0fLqM54

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Abatacept Safety Outcomes Across 7 European Registries A multinational registry analysis of rheumatoid arthritis receiving abatacept has shown that the safety profile of ABA remains unchanged with no new or increased risks of infection or malignancy. https://t.co/hAj3UZjbHJ https://t.co/eQHjEgelRM

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2023 EULAR Recommendations on Imaging in Crystal-Induced Arthritis These included 5 overarching principles & 10 recommendations on the role of imaging in making a diagnosis, monitoring, predicting, guiding therapy, and patient education in CiA. https://t.co/tZW3vNCl7T https://t.co/8IB3q3xNY6

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Chronic Pain Management tools 1 Medication 2 Physical Therapy 3 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 4 Mindfulness Meditation 5 Acupuncture 6 Massage 7 Heat/Cold 8 TENS 9 Yoga/Tai Chi 10 Support groups https://t.co/hb6ACoS6Xn https://t.co/AZRM873J6Z

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RheumNow’s newly launched Poster Hall features sponsor-generated clinical trial posters designed to educate and inform. Posters addressing vasculitis, AxSpa and nrAxSpa, and PMR now available. https://t.co/0U47rSH7KB https://t.co/SNy8Egw59z

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Dazodalibep: A Glimmer of Hope is Sjogren's Syndrome? https://t.co/5GNUZolPsz https://t.co/bIFKPjWBM0

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Should JAKs be ‘Tyk’ed off? https://t.co/w1FpDeGCT1

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