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Optical spectral transmission (OST) a non-invasive light-based scan of hand joints monitored inflammatory arthritis activity over time in 60 patients, 1,312 joints.
OST correlated with DAS28-CRP (r=0.500, p<0.001), swollen joint count (r=0.535, p<0.001), and AUC 0.781 for https://t.co/AHrybe1Rrn
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) @synovialjoints ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
#OP0347 In CCP-positive at-risk individuals with MSK symptoms, MRI-detected hand tenosynovitis independently predicted progression to IA (HR 1.21), alongside US positivity (HR 2.77). MRI added little predictive value in patients with negative US findings. #EULAR2026 @RheumNow
Mrinalini Dey @DrMiniDey ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
#OP0346 In clinically suspect arthralgia, US missed ~3/4 cases of tenosynovitis detected by modified Dixon MRI. Compared to mDixon MRI, US sensitivity was 23%; specificity remained 100%. Potential for fast non-contrast MRI in early RA risk stratification. #EULAR2026 @RheumNow https://t.co/h3FhLEC2je
Mrinalini Dey @DrMiniDey ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
The RADIAL study integrates point-of-care ultrasound into the diagnostic work-up for suspected inflammatory arthritis. 601 patients, 6 diagnoses, 1 algorithm.
Result: NPV above 90% for most diagnoses. The Double Contour sign for gout: OR 52.66. PPV for RA: 0.85.
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Antoni Chan MD (Prof) @synovialjoints ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
#OP0345 Lung US outperformed clinical risk scores for detecting RA-assoc ILD, incl in asymptomatic patients. Compared with HRCT, LUS achieved 95.4% sensitivity & 77.7% specificity. Combining LUS with risk scores incr sensitivity to 100% for ILD detection. #EULAR2026 @RheumNow
Mrinalini Dey @DrMiniDey ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
Live vaccinations in infants antenatally exposed to bDMARDs
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#WIN session @lauraandreoli80
#EULAR2026 @RheumNow https://t.co/84MCwb2fbT
Nelly ZIADE 🍀 @Nellziade ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
Dr. Laura Andreoli shares this slide showing the impact of rheumatic disease in reproductive health as described by Dr. MOstensen.
These interplay of factors affect patients and should be taken into consideration when managing fertility & pregnancy.
@RheumNow #EULAR2026 https://t.co/fB9kuD4kXo
sheila @RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
Double targeted therapy in refractory SpA/PsA.
76 patients, 17 Spanish centres, up to 6 years follow-up. Median 4 prior biologics.
Remission achieved in 55.6% during follow-up. 28.6% in remission at final visit.
ASDAS improved significantly from 3 months, sustained to 5 https://t.co/g1IPstYYuX
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) @synovialjoints ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 1 day ago
Starting the “Imaging innovation in RA” session with #OP0343: Singapore investigators developed an AI-based thermography model to detect RA wrist inflammation using thermal hand images, achieving an AUC of 0.87 against ultrasound power doppler as reference. #EULAR2026 @RheumNow https://t.co/2v39E6VOWB
Mrinalini Dey @DrMiniDey ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
10yr ffup data on 49pts from the OG CRESPA study (GOL vs PBO in very early pSpA):
81.6% (40/49) were in clinical remission
15 pts on drug-free remission
21 pts w/remission on meds still on GOL, no unSSAEs
Early aggressive tx is key!
AbsPOS0931 @RheumNow #EULAR2026 https://t.co/HrTF5XtAZt
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sheila @RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
This study describes the SIJ differences in axSpA vs. non-axSpA pts with CBP
axSpA: BME w/ widespread distribution & inflamm⬇️ over time
non-axSpA: BME rare or limited only to ventral & middle superior sacrum
Findings may improve MRI ID of axSpa
AbsPOS0193 @RheumNow #EULAR2026 https://t.co/7eiHQOOIWs
sheila @RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
Gecacitinib 100mg BiD vs PBO in active r-axSpA:
Met primary endpt ASAS40 at wk 16 showing efficacy of gecacitinib vs. PBO (51.9%vs12.9%,p<0.0001)
Gecacitinib showed ⬆️ improvements in ASDAS-CRP, physical fnxn, spinal mobility & QOL
Promising tx.
AbsOP0240 @RheumNow #EULAR2026 https://t.co/FytoRgxvnG
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sheila @RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet )
2 weeks 2 days ago
