RNL Replay: SpA Be sure to sign up for this week's TNR: Spondyloarthritis Spectrum on Tuesday April 23rd at 6:30pm EST. What is the difference between non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? Choices nr-axSpA is a more severe form of AS. nr-axSpA does not meet the modified New York criteria for AS. nr-axSpA is a less inflammatory form of AS. nr-axSpA is only diagnosed in patients under 30 years of age. How does the clinical response to TNF inhibitors in nr-axSpA compare to AS? Choices Significantly better in nr-axSpA than in AS. Significantly worse in nr-axSpA than in AS. Similar between AS and nr-axSpA. TNF inhibitors are ineffective in nr-axSpA. Which imaging technique is preferred for detecting enthesitis due to its ability to assess both soft-tissue components and new bone formation? Choices X-ray CT Scan Ultrasound MRI What is the first-line treatment for patients with active AxSpA, according to the ASAS EULAR AxSpA Recommendations? Choices Corticosteroids Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (bDMARDs) Physical therapy According to the 2023 ASAS-EULAR Recommendations, which treatment approach should be considered in patients with persistently high disease activity, despite conventional treatments? Choices TNFi, IL-17ia, or JAKi Immediate discontinuation of all medications Exclusive use of NSAIDs Physical therapy only According to the 2023 ASAS-EULAR Recommendations, IL-17i are contraindicated in patients with active Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Choices True False IL-23 inhibitors are highly effective in the treatment of AxSpA. Choices True False Which advanced therapy is superior in treating enthesitis in PsA/SpA? Choices IL-17 inhibitor TNF inhibitor JAK inhibitor IL-23 inhibitor No clear superiority of any of these I am a:: Choices Rheumatologist Fellow/Trainee NP/PA Other Join us for this week's TNR: RNL Replay Spondyloarthritis Spectrum