Up to 80% of Brucellosis has MSK Sxs (half in the spine/SI). CDC reports in the USA 2010–2024 1,796 confirmed and probable cases - 61% reported travel (80% Intl travel). Most exposures consumed unpasteurized dairy products or undercooked meat 73%], 62% had animal contact and 40% https://t.co/Njpf71jwKd

4-week, proof-of-concept, PBO-controlled RCT Rx 30 Depression pts w/ either PBO or tocilizumab. No improvement by day 14, but over time TCZ pts improved depressive Sxs & severity, fatigue, anxiety, & QOL. Remission seen in 54% vs 31%, favoring TCZ. https://t.co/FpdZJikf8C https://t.co/IaKP3JXARa

Redefining axial spondyloarthritis An editorial in Lancet Rheumatology calls for "..reframing axSpA as a systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease with multiorgan involvement and substantial unmet need." https://t.co/6uLv16aOcX https://t.co/a3NxMdnI9F

RHEUMATOLOGIST POLL> ?How valuable is a Lupus Nephritis Indication when treating NON-RENAL lupus? Answer here>> https://t.co/K4aikzZRmY https://t.co/60wM3XJE8n

No Fetal Risks with First Trimester NSAID Use PLoS Medicine has published a population-based retrospective cohort study from the Southern Israeli Pregnancy Registry (siPREG) project showing that 1st trimester exposure to NSAIDs was not associated with major congenital https://t.co/ZVUOizbcdg

Steroids in SpA? DBRPCT of 94 (nonPsA) SpA pts w/ peripheral arthritis (SJC ≥ 2) placebo or steroids (GC) (csDMARDs background allowed). 76% male, age 32 yrs, TJC 10, SJC 3.6. Wk 24 there was no signif diff betw groups for ACR 50, ACR70 or PSpARC outcomes. https://t.co/snJovW31Uk

Retrospective study of 116 BL KOA (Kellgren–Lawrence I–II) pts rx w/ three PRP injx (n 58) or NSAIDs +/- IAhyaluronic acid (n 58). After 5 yrs there was no signif. difference in VAS, WOMAC, and SF-36, with both groups worsening. https://t.co/KDSMTvEl59 https://t.co/lgHOsppIU3

Chinese study of 341 RA pts, half managed post D/C w/ nurse led AI interactive platform vs usual care. @ 6 mos AI platform group had signif better outcomes - DAS28 (-0.77 vs -0.27), HAQ functional status, medication adherence (90 vs 80%), and pt satisfaction (96 vs 76%) https://t.co/SrDgUuAWB3

Korean insurance claims study of 50 600 adults w/ newly dx #RA - Persistent low-income significantly increased mortality risk, especially if RA <65 yrs or rural residence; Sustained high-income status provided a protective effect across all age group https://t.co/OIhvz489Ar https://t.co/lYwgc2Ty3n

JAMA Review on Low Back Pain A comprehensive JAMA review synthesizes current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and treatment of nonspecific low back pain (nsLBP), drawing on 108 publications identified from a PubMed search (2005–2026) and the https://t.co/liEitQ2ACf

Can AI Predict Progression to RA? Dr. Jonathan Kay reports on abstract POS0967 at EULAR 2026 in London https://t.co/m8wvp93mTA https://t.co/ADZa9C4068

Do You Zoster Vaccinate? (6.19.2026) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and best ways to review EULAR 2026. https://t.co/hOfXR39s3H https://t.co/X7skwKrCc3

Missed a session at EULAR 2026? No problem. The RheumNow Faculty Reporter team was on the ground covering the studies, debates, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of rheumatology. From JAK safety and CAR-T therapies to advances in lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and ILD, https://t.co/YZ7oRNXfqU

Type 2 diabetes pts taking semaglutide have a 15% lower risk of fractures. Endocrine society abstract EHR study of 26K SEM vs controls. Previous studies have linked rapid weight loss to a greater risk of fractures https://t.co/7nRYST5fPX https://t.co/kJ9Y5gcXFD https://t.co/AD6iVfkK3w