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New IL-17 Inhibition New Molecular Constructs
Dr. Philip Mease offers his perspective from the 2025 EULAR meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
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6 months 3 weeks ago
A Review of Intracranial GCA
A comprehensive review in Rheumatology on intracranial giant cell arteritis (icGCA) stresses that GCA is both an intracranial and extracranial large vessel vasculitis, with the former having unique presentations, and outcomes. https://t.co/NkN4gfcq3n
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6 months 3 weeks ago
HLA-B27 Testing in Practice
A single center study shows HLA-B27 testing is often performed by both by rheumatologists and nonrheumatologists for a wide array of reasons and often along with other serologic tests. Optimal use of HLA-B27 testing has yet to be defined. https://t.co/oq7GNhzwZd
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6 months 3 weeks ago
ARD's Impact Factor
The 2024 Impact Factor for ARD is 20.6 – an increase from 20.3 in 2023. This retains the journal’s position as second of 58 titles in the rheumatology category and confirms its status as the top-ranking journal for the publication of original research in both https://t.co/dtMTejkhcc
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6 months 3 weeks ago
JAMA Clinical Challenge - 34-yoF with Forearm Pain and Stiffness. 1 yr of progressive skin tightening over forearms, tibia, LOM of fingers & elbows. Denied DM, Raynauds. Worse after tennis, better w/ steroids. Increased ANA, eosinophils, CRP, aldolase - your Dx? https://t.co/5VrE4OpZ4N
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6 months 3 weeks ago
Pregnancy in SLE: Risks Extend Beyond Clinical Concerns
Pregnancy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) continues to carry significantly elevated risks, with maternal mortality rates nearly five times higher than in the general population.
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6 months 3 weeks ago
TONIX pharm presented two phase 3 RCTs at #EULAR2025 demonstrating efficacy of sublingual cylcobenzaprine at bedtime in w/ significant reductions in Fibromyalgia pain scores. TNX-102 SL could be the 1st new FM drug to be FDA approved in >15 yrs. PDUFA (decision) date is 8.15.25. https://t.co/XNd8uYLQsJ
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6 months 3 weeks ago
Upcoming Lupus Nephritis Pipeline
1. Gazyva (obinutuzumab) – due for FDA/EMA decision
2. Saphnelo IV (anifrolumab) – now in Phase III (new indication for LN
3. Ianalumab SC (Dual-action B-cell inhibitor) – now in Phase III https://t.co/mTInV8JXzq https://t.co/jEv2uvhkqK
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6 months 3 weeks ago
SCLERODERMA Pt education page from JAMA Dermatology https://t.co/hILqCeUnE2 https://t.co/QPKLqTQfPj
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6 months 3 weeks ago
FDA has approved a SC autoinjector of Benlysta (BEL) for use in pediatric lupus nephritis & pts > 5rs of age for SLE and active LN. BEL SC dosing for Pediatric SLE: 200 mg qwk (>40 kg) or 200 mg EOW (q2wk) if 15-40 kg. https://t.co/zrskHdw9Jx https://t.co/jkqygmfJPv
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6 months 3 weeks ago
MRI Lesions in Early axSpA vs Non-axSpA
Dr. Adela Castro reports on abstract OP0310 presented at the 2025 EULAR meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
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6 months 3 weeks ago
JAK Inhibitors: The Latest from the JAK-pot Study
Dr. David Liew reports on abstract POS0150 - Evolution of Janus Kinase Inhibitors (JAKi) Prescriptions Since 2015 In An International Collaboration of Rheumatoid Arthritis Registers (The 'JAK-pot' Study): Effect of Regulatory https://t.co/KiOZuphQTx
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6 months 3 weeks ago


