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JAK-pot Collaboration of 15 registries looked at MACE risk in RA pts and found NO incr CV risk during 1st 2 yrs of JAKi

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JAK-pot Collaboration of 15 registries looked at MACE risk in RA pts and found NO incr CV risk during 1st 2 yrs of JAKi (vs TNFi) use. 51233 pts; 828 incident MACE; in 73008 Rx courses (16K JAKi, 35K TNFi, & 21K OMA bDMARDs). JAK adj IRR: 0.89;0.63 to 1.25 (vs TNFi); bDMARD-OMA https://t.co/MAZrGfCNrU
Mindfulness and CBT improve chronic low back pain
Behavioral interventions were associated with reduced pain and daily opioid use and improved function and quality of life for up to 12 months among adults with opioid-treated chronic low back pain, according to a new randomized clinical trial.

French REGATE registry study examined RA pts (n 1496) & Safety of tocilizumab (exposure 3991 PYs). 63 (4.2%) develo

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French REGATE registry study examined RA pts (n 1496) & Safety of tocilizumab (exposure 3991 PYs). 63 (4.2%) developed 75 cancers (35 solid, 11 Heme, 3 melanomas, 26 NMSC). CA incidence rate (excluding NMSC) was 7.5 /1000 PY. Independ Risk factors for solid CA = age (HR=1.05), https://t.co/3q8HIPa6qf

Vamorolone: a New Steroid on the Horizon? Vamorolone is a potentially new alternative to traditional glucocorticoids f

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Vamorolone: a New Steroid on the Horizon? Vamorolone is a potentially new alternative to traditional glucocorticoids for use in inflammatory diseases. It is a dissociated steroidal compound with reduced side effects, and in an animal model of inflammation has shown effective https://t.co/zHDyJbU23q

Steroids, Prophylaxis and Pneumocystis Pneumonia A case-control study has shown that glucocorticoids and tapering gluc

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Steroids, Prophylaxis and Pneumocystis Pneumonia A case-control study has shown that glucocorticoids and tapering glucocorticoids are risk factors for the development of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP). The authors provide guidance on the optimal timing for prophylaxis https://t.co/0nKVEKOEex

Upadacitinib for Giant-Cell Arteritis - A Phase 3 Trial The NEJM has published a randomized controlled trial in giant-

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Upadacitinib for Giant-Cell Arteritis - A Phase 3 Trial The NEJM has published a randomized controlled trial in giant-cell arteritis (GCA) patients, demonstrating significant efficacy and safety of upadacitinib (UPA), given as 15 mg daily, as compared to placebo. https://t.co/Njmg2PKAbq

Diagnostic delays and Undertreatment of Psoriatic Arthritis New research from the University of Bath in the UK reveals

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Diagnostic delays and Undertreatment of Psoriatic Arthritis New research from the University of Bath in the UK reveals delayed diagnosis and undertreatment of psoriatic arthritis often results in irreversible damage to joints. https://t.co/AyaxUXJs8n https://t.co/9x9GhnTR1Y

1st Line Biologics vs. csDMARDs in Adult Still's Disease A German multicentre, retrospective study assessed the first-

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1st Line Biologics vs. csDMARDs in Adult Still's Disease A German multicentre, retrospective study assessed the first-line efficacy of biologics and conventional synthetic DMARD therapy in patients with adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) and found biologic agents were https://t.co/NaxACbmyxl

Consensus Against Interventional Injections for Chronic Spinal Pain BMJ has published a clinical practice guideline re

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Consensus Against Interventional Injections for Chronic Spinal Pain BMJ has published a clinical practice guideline resulting from the work of an international, multidisciplinary panel addressing chronic spine pain (≥3 months duration) not associated with cancer or https://t.co/mCsz88JACh
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