Taiwan claims data study compared (2003-2013) 30,911 newly diagnosed #AS pts to 309,110 controls found significantly higher risk of motor vehicle accidents w/ injuries in AS, esp. 2yrs after Dx (IRR 2.0) https://t.co/Ca0LN675oj https://t.co/UKQMgQYMAL

Full read review of Pathogenic autoantibodies in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: antisynthetase autoAbs, TIF1, MDA5, SRP, HMGCR, TRIM72, cN1A, FHL1, eIF3 autoantibodies and more https://t.co/DSov27xdrT https://t.co/58wKHGMneH

Study of oral microbiota & psoriasis (72 PSO vs 16 healthy controls) - 16S rRNA gene sequencing of saliva found (in PSO) signif incrCapnocytandophaga, Campylobacter, Acetobacter, but decr Bacteroides, Muribaculaceae. PSA pts incr Aggregatibacter, but decr Prevotella… https://t.co/GukbWkl1Gz https://t.co/HgLcD6bP2I

ASAS Imaging Recommendations for Suspected Spondyloarthritis ASAS (Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society) has convened specialized task force to guide imaging request on patients with suspected/known axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). https://t.co/C95jGH2LLK https://t.co/FSYrtqDNn1

Declining Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women A two decade cross-sectional population study has shown a marked downward trend in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), with an over 80% reduction, especially in women aged 52 - 65 years. https://t.co/yKPGTOAFvQ https://t.co/72etpOVrSO

JAMA Patient Education Page - Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis accounts for more than 1 million US clinic visits per year. People at risk include obesity, jobs w/ prolonged standing https://t.co/uijbcbQ0sz https://t.co/VISMU3UxKF

Have a a rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology. https://t.co/wvZYVbVW83 https://t.co/n26xAeU64s

Trends in Early Undifferentiated PolyArthritis presentation. Over 3 eras (1998-2004-245 pts; 2005-10 266 pts; 2011-22 329 pts) many Sxs & Rx same. But Sxs duration 2.9 to 4.1mos, seropositivity 54 to 42%, Erosion score 18 to 9, mostly in Seroneg pts; Steroids incr 18 to 33%… https://t.co/AZfjqB4xGI https://t.co/GEwDWjccxl

Which One is the Loneliest Number (9.27.2024) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the regulatory approvals, announcements, guidelines and interesting journal articles from the past week on RheumNow. When not to use muscle relaxants, how frequent is loneliness in RA/PsA/SpA, and when to refer… https://t.co/c4YKKXbweX https://t.co/pEaA5qVvd9

CORRECTION!! UCB announced the LAUNCH of a new phase 3b BE BOLD trial - this study has no report results as yet. It WILL BE a H2H RCTcomparing bimekizumab & rizankizumab in adult #PsA pts using an ACR50 primary endpoint. Yesterday we incorrectly reported this as a completed… https://t.co/apa6VMuQTi https://t.co/BTpwo6ww7W

Full read review and metanalysis of 11 articles shows nearly 60% of #RA demonstrate an elevated Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) score; RA pts have higher CAC scores (&CV risk) than their healthy counterparts. https://t.co/aWE2Ul6WDu https://t.co/QHFbRzytTZ

NOR-Gout study shows Non-adherence to urate lowering therapy after 5 years is related to poor gout outcomes. 5-year Observational study of 163 patients showed overall good ULT adherence but nonadherent had more flares (33 vs 10%) & less at target (45 vs 87%)… https://t.co/xuIjBiuFHF https://t.co/fmqkCOYayP