#ACR19 @rheumnow Abstr#L09: NORD-STAR trial: DMARD vs biologic 1st line Rx for early RA All got MTX 25mg/wk x1 month then randomized to pred 20mg/taper to 5mg/d in 9 wks v. SSZ 2g bid v. HCQ 35 mg/wk + joint injx v. CZP v. TCZ v. ABT High remiss in all group (best w/ABT)