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Serial MRI study of SI & lumbar (LS) joints in 24 early axSpA (Sxs < 5.5yrs) over 3 yrs, showed: - SIJ developed bone marrow edema, sclerosis & erosion. - LS: fat lesions decreased & erosions increased. - Facet joint inflammation (in t0) significantly influenced yr 3. LS bony… https://t.co/COlFAXVE1x https://t.co/4Xs9ngJN4w

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Long Covid Defined While COVID-19 has infected over 7 million worldwide, it is estimated that 7% of adults (and >1% of children) or 15 to 20 million Americans have developed long COVID, a chronic condition with systemic and often disabling symptoms. https://t.co/9njt8Kqe7P https://t.co/2V5OVlUrfQ

Advances in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic, progressive liver disease caused by immune system dysregulation that targets the liver. If untreated, AIH can lead to severe complications, including cirrhosis and liver failure.… https://t.co/6GtWZ8tDDv https://t.co/YuJrcOyaGP

Literature review of the treatment of IgA Vasculitis (Henoch–Schönlein Purpura) suggests: - Glucocorticoids are 1st -line therapy, esp if severe - For minor HSP: colchicine, dapsone, & methotrexate may be useful - Also studied cyclosporine A, tacrolimus, MMF… https://t.co/ZoZX3kyHvo https://t.co/dS82ekuEkv

Study of at-risk & early RA Synovium suggests an early pathogenic myeloid signature (IL-1B+CCL20+ & SPP1+MT2A+ macrophage clusters) before disease onset. These display heightened CD40 expression, capable of shaping stromal cell responses https://t.co/CYmb1ro9g9 https://t.co/9pXbqHaQ2G

Susac syndrome is a rare disease of young women characterised by microvessel occlusive Dz limited to the brain, retina, and inner ear. Rx is steroids, but Lancet Rheumatol Review of Rx shows no benefit of immunosuppressive Rx https://t.co/FvJa9OZLWL https://t.co/NVS0I3ofm8

EULAR Review of Lifestyle Improvements for Rheumatic Patients A EULAR taskforce evaluated lifestyle behaviors' effects on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), finding moderate evidence for minor benefits from certain dietary components. However, high-level evidence on… https://t.co/maaz8W5IUT https://t.co/QiE6Oo1MzX

Weight Loss Drugs and the Loss of Skeletal Muscle Mass A commentary in The Lancet emphasizes the importance of skeletal muscle mass in medically induced weight loss, especially with the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. While these drugs are effective for obesity treatment, there… https://t.co/8AOgDUajw6 https://t.co/0vntwZSpLy

Survey of UK Rheumatology pts (n 876 found 55% take daily supplements costing £10 to £200 per month (most common: vit D, C, B complex, MVI Omega 3/6). 82% take Prescription, OTC, or non-prescription pain meds, 13% sleep aids. Half of NSAID pts also take OTC supplements… https://t.co/VpMG9SiE1E https://t.co/SJYUfogeVJ