Intl Consensus: Generalized Pustular Psoriasis... systemic inflammatory disease characterized by cutaneous erythema and ...sterile pustules.” ...with or without systemic symptoms. GPP may (b) acute... w/ widespread pustules or subacute w/ annular phenotype https://t.co/dsKsQQYyj4 https://t.co/FVoTaw7mPl

JAK or TNF Inhibitor as First Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis? A JAK inhibitor outperformed TNF blockers for substantially reducing RA symptoms in patients for whom conventional anti-rheumatic drugs had failed, a pragmatic head-to-head trial found. https://t.co/7BhFSwb1Ns https://t.co/Hf31OPgE0M

2023 EULAR classification criteria for hand osteoarthritis A EULAR consensus group has established classification criteria for overall hand osteoarthritis (OA) and its subtypes (interphalangeal OA and thumb base OA). https://t.co/r7hR1rkjb7 https://t.co/IBC0BpNlW8

ACR Calls on CMS for Enhanced Transparency & Reporting The ACR has submitted its response to the CMS)request for information (RFI) and feedback from stakeholders on how best to enhance MA data capabilities and increase public transparency. https://t.co/vWPXlhmUGo https://t.co/Z8s3PZijqE

Study of 150 #PsA pts & Aortic stiffness (carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) - cfPWV signif higher in PsA vs controls (p=0.034). , cfPWV assoc w/ Dz duration (r=0.3), systolic BP, GFR, RDW. cfPWV was superior to SCORE (16% vs 8.7%) at CV risk https://t.co/H6SbsIdXw0 https://t.co/Yt19QCk9TT

NEJM CASE- 46 yoM with Arthritis (wrists, ankles) and maculopapular Rash (chest, back, legs); prior travel to Caribbean, C. America, HTN, Tachycardia, ESR 104 , nl CRP, but ^d-dimer 990. Scattered alopecia & nasal crusting. Vote your Dx https://t.co/3bdmbnSdlB https://t.co/0R4WK1SKI2

Israeli study shows the prevalence of Psoriatic arthritis has tripled since 2006 - 2006: 0.073% - 2016: 0.165% - 2022: 0.221% ~2 fold higher rate if Jewish, High SES, Obese https://t.co/4EnT8f8mcp https://t.co/EbbDP38M7T

202 adults w/ idiopathic inflammatory myositis (IIM) studied. Multiple myositis-specific Abs seen in 22% (2/3 w/ tRNA synthetase Abs (ARS+) & half MDA5+). Multiple MSA pts had better survival (HR 0.11), less RP-ILD, fever, rash; more muscle & dysphagia https://t.co/6PCMZJkuNn https://t.co/ElkJzPODaU

Role of Diet in Gout Risk Diet has long been influential in gout care and risks. A large cohort study has shown that plant-based diets may reduce the risk of developing gout. https://t.co/cqP7G4KeWi https://t.co/zxiOeACb5u

Ankylosing spondylitis Tx w/ Tofa- How quick do they respond? Post hoc analysis 269 pts: - 4 wks for Pain >30% - 4 wks for ASDAS improved ≥ 1.1 points - 8-24 wks for ≥ 50% improved pain, enthesitis, AM stiffness, BASDAI & fatigue https://t.co/HfhOWHHfvt https://t.co/9QOYNvLaBS