Phase 3 RCT Cannabis sativa DKJ127 (VER-1) in 820 chronic low back pain (cLBP) pts. Primary endpt at wk 12 showed pain reduction of −1.9 NRS VER-01 vs −0.6 PBO (P < 0.001). Pain further decreased to −2.9 w/ 6 mos OL Rx. VER-1 was well tolerated. No addiction https://t.co/IeCV8tU2WR

Systematic review of obesity management meds - 56 RCTs (60,307 pts). All OMMs were better at total weight loss than PBO (P < 0.0001), >10% semaglutide & tirzepatide (both effective at NIDDM CHF). Semaglutide effective reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis https://t.co/nbdZfBDukE

ILD in Juvenile Dermatomyositis: Moving Toward Better Outcomes JDM is typically recognized for its striking skin rashes, vasculopathy, and muscle inflammation. Less visible, but equally significant, is lung involvement. ILD is increasingly acknowledged as a critical driver of https://t.co/vNGWAB88Mc

FDA Approves Deuruxolitinib for use in adult patients with moderate to severe Alopecia Areata https://t.co/D6KXtDjfHL https://t.co/2WSIBWNexX

Guselkumab FDA Approved for Pediatric Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis FDA announced yesterday that guselkumab (Tremfya) is approved for use in pediatric patients moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) or active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in children six years and older https://t.co/GHjCgqHaJC

What is IPAF? Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features - or IPAF - describes patients with interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features, but they don’t meet a diagnosis of a CTD. https://t.co/ThU4pq27MU https://t.co/AOa5PALJst

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Post hoc analysis of Gout (CARES) trial (rx w/ ULT) showed remission @ 1yr increased from 37% to 63% at yr 6. In 6 yrs, 59% achieved remission 1+ times. Remission was signif assoc w/ age, race, Hi Dz severity, comorbidities, and febuxostat treatment https://t.co/uTOkch8VW6 https://t.co/Ykc7JV6m7r

There is no consensus on flare definition in PSA. Review of 12 #PsA studies shows flare prevalence ranged 7% to 10%, w/ incidence was 22–23%. Over 12 mos, current patient-reported flare = 10%, physician-reported flare = 7% https://t.co/2LKlnaMSyv https://t.co/0TYXiZGsSc

UK remission rates for early RA have been stablebut there are variations. DAS study of 13 752 RA, 35% in remission - but 28% (London) to 40% (East England). Delays in referral since COVID-19. Less remission w/ youth, female, Black, hi DAS28, delayed DMARDs. longer Sxs duration https://t.co/57QlnEqBci

Retrospective study of 259 SSc pts underwent cardiac MRI looking for primary heart involvement (pHI) - detected in 37 14%). Predictors included troponin T (OR 14.1), CRP [OR 11.2), ILD [OR 6.3), and arrhythmias https://t.co/8KTINQ5loi https://t.co/60wQAPCUJv

Small 38 pt. RCT found that 16-wks of Mediterranean diet signif improved psoriasis PASI scores. Intervention grp had better PASI change at week 16 (−3.4 vs 0), PASI 75, and reducted hemoglobin A1c. Diet as adjunctive Rx in PsO!! https://t.co/oJnaAA8LMm https://t.co/AXxI8FWQqU