Tonix is developing a drug, TNX-102 SL, that targets poor sleep quality for fibromyalgia. Phase 3 trial in FM (457 pts) showed TNX-102 SL was better (vs PBO) & improved sleep quality (p=0.0000001 & improved daily pain (p=0.00005) https://t.co/QUNdWyNj2l https://t.co/CzD5TEcgTk

Taiwan National Health claims data looked at drugs & gout flares. Signif increase flares were seen w/ ASA, thiazides, loop diuretics, ethambutol, pyrazinamide (1.15-3.35) & metformin (SR=1.14). Lower risk w/ fenofibrate (SR=0.60) & losartan (0.92) https://t.co/eBiiM83ei0 https://t.co/296XAbxwkc

Retro study of 1,169 pts (age 66 yrs) receiving intra-articular steroids & changes on A1C. A1C increases were assoc w/ higher baseline A1C (OR 1.84) for A1C 7–8 (vs <7%) or A1C >8% (OR 4.8 ). YET most patients do not experience increase A1C after IACS https://t.co/eWyO0nHgdy https://t.co/4UQRbrUyz7

Brazilian registry of 1316 RA pts on bDMARDs or JAKi-Added use of antimalarials reduced SAEs & total AEs, & incr survival. 19% were on HCQ, & had signif less SAEs (mIRR: 0.49); AEs (0.68); serious infections (0.53); hepatic AEs (0.21); & mortality (P=.003) https://t.co/bAZ8m3OBo2 https://t.co/SlneyfbJIh

Could Weight-Loss Drug Improve Hip Replacement Outcomes? The antidiabetic/weight-loss drug semaglutide either does or does not help patients undergoing THA avoid complications and other poor outcomes, according to 2 retrospective studies presented here. https://t.co/bB2E4T2aiI https://t.co/EWVcQ01GuL

What are the Early Stages of Lupus? Incomplete lupus? Undifferentiated connective tissue disease? Pre-clinical autoimmune disease? https://t.co/kl1ePmQ5zf https://t.co/5MgIt4QyJV

5 yr prospective observational study of 246 pts w/ nonradiographic Axial Spa shows that 16% of nr-axSpA progressed to r-axSpA w/in 5 yrs. SI progression more likely w/ Male sex (HR 3.16), imaging sacroiliitis (HR 6.6), & good NSAID response (HR 4.6) https://t.co/kXXhYaNqRz https://t.co/OD0rowut9k

But MTX does not prevent CV events in cardiac rush pts (without rheum dz). Results of the CIRT trial. #RWCS24 https://t.co/45aLt6qf27

DMARDs, MTX & TNFi can lower CV risk in RA pts. #RWCS24 https://t.co/Un457RYL8R

Marketing analysis of systemic sclerosis prevalence estimates, from 7 major countries, ~150,000 SSc pts in 2022 (47% from US; 20% Japan; 10% UK). https://t.co/0zJFdq05Xd https://t.co/HWM3LNtHbS

Board question/clinical pearl alert: Hairy Kidney Sign is an important indicator of Erdheim-Chester. Dr. @anisha_dua #RWCS24 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg - abnormal histiocytes now classified as malignancy - bone pain common presenting complaint - can see aorta, pleura, pericardium… https://t.co/XO5GXSNJZk https://t.co/gBn8Hii7F0

Beautiful graphic from Lyu X describing CAR-T development/manufacturing. Dr. @susanshenoi #RWCS24 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/yujfZeBaW7