Post hoc analysis of Gout (CARES) trial (rx w/ ULT) showed remission @ 1yr increased from 37% to 63% at yr 6. In 6 yrs, 59% achieved remission 1+ times. Remission was signif assoc w/ age, race, Hi Dz severity, comorbidities, and febuxostat treatment https://t.co/uTOkch8VW6 https://t.co/Ykc7JV6m7r

There is no consensus on flare definition in PSA. Review of 12 #PsA studies shows flare prevalence ranged 7% to 10%, w/ incidence was 22–23%. Over 12 mos, current patient-reported flare = 10%, physician-reported flare = 7% https://t.co/2LKlnaMSyv https://t.co/0TYXiZGsSc

UK remission rates for early RA have been stablebut there are variations. DAS study of 13 752 RA, 35% in remission - but 28% (London) to 40% (East England). Delays in referral since COVID-19. Less remission w/ youth, female, Black, hi DAS28, delayed DMARDs. longer Sxs duration https://t.co/57QlnEqBci

Retrospective study of 259 SSc pts underwent cardiac MRI looking for primary heart involvement (pHI) - detected in 37 14%). Predictors included troponin T (OR 14.1), CRP [OR 11.2), ILD [OR 6.3), and arrhythmias https://t.co/8KTINQ5loi https://t.co/60wQAPCUJv

Small 38 pt. RCT found that 16-wks of Mediterranean diet signif improved psoriasis PASI scores. Intervention grp had better PASI change at week 16 (−3.4 vs 0), PASI 75, and reducted hemoglobin A1c. Diet as adjunctive Rx in PsO!! https://t.co/oJnaAA8LMm https://t.co/AXxI8FWQqU

Impact cumulative MTX on liver fibrosis? 1314 #PsA pts (age 44), 28% on MTX. Total of 44 (3%) had baseline liver fibrosis & 12% developed it over med/ 5.6 yrs. Cumulative MTX Did NOT assoc w/ liver fibrosis (OR 0.99), but high BMI & DM did (Metabolic factors) https://t.co/OSVZHskjB4

Challenges diagnosing lung disease and ILD in pediatric patients Children with juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myositis (JIIM) are at risk of developing lung disease, notably interstitial lung disease (ILD). https://t.co/SClva7aqKH https://t.co/hVX5zdju5V

2019 National Health Survey of 87,678, 21% had chronic back pain (cLBP). cLBP had more Multimorbidity 62.1%, worse activity limitation. depression, and cardiovascular disease https://t.co/LFdWr0s6tg https://t.co/R5cZSWySUK

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Retrospective study of 137 pts w/ Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) w/ myositis Abs testing. 11% MSA+. & more like to have autoimmune Dz, +ANA, +RF. MSA negativity predicted by these 4: neg RF, ANA <1:320, no hypergammaglobulinemia, no Raynaud's - specificity 100%, sensitivity https://t.co/JAca1fpwZT

Lung Involvement in Pre-RA When I see patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), I’m often asked: “Are the lungs and joints really connected?” The answer is yes, and the connection extends further back than some may realize. https://t.co/7Yl0flhJ3p

Detection, Monitoring & Management of Autoimmune ILD The American Journal of Managed Care has reviewed the approach to patients with ILD; a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in those with SARDs, including RA, SSc, and IIM. https://t.co/xtRfLNyZA6 https://t.co/S9JFlMd9CN