🔶Clinical Year in Review #ACR24 🔶 Talk By @MHPillingerMD • Review some of the most impactful studies in Rheumatology from the past year! #RheumTwitter #Rheumatology https://t.co/1ULDB2l4gX

The anti-MCTD group strikes back Of cohort of over 1,000 RNP+ pt, only 17 clinically diagnosed with MCTD Majority of patients, despite potential overlap, treated for other primary rheum dz @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/vkQ6UPs34y

Older RA patients in RISE with high disease activity show a higher incidence of hip and major osteoporotic fractures. Practice T2T and monitor bone health closely! #ACR24 @RheumNow ABST#1748 https://t.co/7MCAIrfXhp

Phase 2 RCT of MK2 inhibitor did not show clinical efficacy at week 12 in active AS pts compared to PBO. There are still unmet needs for additional therapeutics in pts with AS that not respond to current therapies. Abst#1760 #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/cXv8HYr0Xr

RCTs are the gold standard in drug research, but rising placebo (PBO) response rates with global recruitment could distort treatment effects. Limited access to care in less affluent countries may be a factor. #ACR24 @RheumNow ABST#1746 https://t.co/fVeNcw5qwO

SURPASS trial of bio naïve axSpA at risk of radiographic progression: 1. Presence of syndesmophytes 2. Higher CRP levels 3. Higher ASDAS 4. Higher spinal MRI BME scores Were predictors of spinal progression independent of ttnt Abst#1759 #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/QC9FMPufPY

In this systematic review & metaanalyis by Dr. RFarhat et al, tacrolimus whole blood levels decrease in the 1st & 2nd trimesters then increase back to pre-pregnancy levels postpartum. Needs further studies to guide dose adjustment. @RheumNow #ACR24 abs1535 https://t.co/5MovzPJoFc

Dr. BDinneen et al reported predictors that can help screen axSpA pts w/o traditional CV RFs for carotid doppler utz: - shorter dse duration - no family hx of IHD - HLAB27+ - ⬆️ dBP, WHratio, ferritin, TC, LDL and TC:HDL ratio Small size, more data reqd @RheumNow #ACR24 abs1440 https://t.co/3pZxFmutJz

Andreasson et al. High intensity interval training provides greater improvements in exercise capacity than standard moderate intensity training in IIM. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#1735 https://t.co/baj7Cq2QjO https://t.co/yiE1vuk2me

A#1748 Fracture incidence in RA - RISE registry Incidence rate of MOF, hip Fx by disease activity 50% did not have CDAI available IR 12 per 1000py hip, 43 for MOF High activity worst, low/mod similar, remission is best Supports remission is better than LDA @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/78FCLemfZD