Dr. Anisha Dua on Imaging in PMR: - US of shoulders to eval for bursitis can increase specificity - MRI better for pelvic girdle, but expensive - Consider PET if lack of response to steroids, r/o malignancy #RNL2023 @RheumNow https://t.co/4yszV9KMA9

#RNL2023 @anisha_dua: Temporary artery biopsy still preferred, rec over u/s, especially if not Early imaging for GCA recommended @RheumNow https://t.co/41fiQuj2x9

"Ideally, you should get your TA biopsies within 2 weeks, but that's not always possible. Don't delay tx." @anisha_dua reminds us that bx can still be positive up to 8 weeks after steroid initiation. Just be aware of lesional changes with time. #RNL2023 @RheumNow https://t.co/uOdmlLfdkh

A reminder by @anisha_dua ➡️15% #PMR patients get #GCA ➡️ up to 50% GCA patients get PMR #RNL2023

GCA biopsy: When and How Early is best, rec'd in first 2 weeks. Findings can be present at 8 weeks but be less prominent @anisha_dua rec's unilateral imaging in most pts, especially w scalp tenderness on one side >1 cm length #RNL2023 @RheumNow https://t.co/HBHBGeFm6J

Highest pre-test probability for GCA is actually: 1) Limb claudication 2) Jaw claudication #RNL2023 @RheumNow https://t.co/13tDXMhJKM

@anisha_dua shares her take home points for PMR. Check out her great review below! #RNL2023 @rheumnow https://t.co/PAqXaXcXAb

@anisha_dua Table on imaging in LVV U/S: increase specificity for PMR, operator dependent CTA: high detail, contrast + radiation MRA: cost and limitations in CKD, metal PET/CT: useful but not specific for vasculitis and very high cost #RNL2023 @RheumNow https://t.co/aTdrlPfN9J

Long-Term Survival of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies A single center cohort study analyzed the outcome and survival of IIM patients and showed good 5 and 10 year survival but showed significant declined 15-25 years post-diagnosis. https://t.co/oEuTNiUANc https://t.co/1lXiStqoEz

Should be revisit role of #MTX in OA? Possibly some benefit in metabolically active #osteoarthritis #RNL2023 #methotrexate https://t.co/DIxIYQNulv