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Metanalysis of HBV reactivation in HBsAg−/HBcAb+ RA ( 26 studies 2252 pts) Rx w/ b/tsDMARDs. Pooled HBV reactivation = 2%. Reactivation higher w/ RTX (esp if HBsAb−) RTX 9% (p .03) ABA 6% JAKi 1% IL‐6i 0% TNFi 0% Safe to use TNFi, JAKi, IL6 mAbs https://t.co/U76or69bnB https://t.co/5QbR3WqzUG

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Your #RA patient clearly has active disease that requires new Rx. Is your choice driven by:

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Does Methotrexate Increase Skin Cancer Risk? A report from the British Journal of Cancer has also shown an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) with MTX use; and more so with higher doses. https://t.co/8AkdkrZs44 https://t.co/ZXrqlbZiZV

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Deucravacitinib - Effective in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus A Phase II, multicenter study has demonstrated the efficacy and safety of deucravacitinib, an oral, selective, allosteric inhibitor of TYK2, in adults with active SLE. https://t.co/YS8n02BEsk https://t.co/4sBd88AhtK

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Can I stop MTX in RA? Dr. Janet Pope and Dr. Charis Meng discuss ---should RA Patients with Controlled Disease Taper Methotrexate from Targeted Therapy or Continue It? Risk Differences in Sustaining Remission from a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. https://t.co/yMuVVqu0Gf https://t.co/T6PYZ6pJS4

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Congratulations to Dr Philip Mease, the 2023 recipient of the RWCS "Kahuna" award, for lifetime excellence as a teacher/educator! @RWCSmtg #RWCS23 https://t.co/iXzQsJouu9

Your #RA patient clearly has active disease that requires new Rx. Is your choice driven by:

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“Pathology is helpful but not diagnostic” Dr. Dua #RWCS23 @RheumNow here are your features found on biopsy. https://t.co/J9a6S9XY2D

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Steroids assisting options - CTX, LEF or RTX @anisha_dua @RWCSmtg @RheumNow #RWCS23 https://t.co/ENfg650B9A

IgG4 rel dz, steroid response is dramatic, but you need more than steroids for long term remission. @anisha_dua @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/wq129L6DXT