PsA Til Death Do Us Part (1.20.2023)
Jan 20, 2023
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the highlights from the past week on RheumNow.com.
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AS, but not PsA, has Increased Mortality Risk
A recent meta-analysis showed a significantly increased risk of overall mortality in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) but not psoriatic arthritis (PsA), largely associated with cardiovascular-specific mortality.https://t.co/bi3q7LW4S6 https://t.co/DUc9sB4MI0
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Jan 28, 2023
Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology.https://t.co/RaFKTqhQjN https://t.co/hH0NcpOoyx
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Jan 25, 2023
AS, but not PsA, has Increased Mortality Risk
A recent meta-analysis showed a significantly increased risk of overall mortality in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) but not psoriatic arthritis (PsA), largely associated with cardiovascular-specific mortality.https://t.co/gnd0bMQIui https://t.co/sWFhJAIaGH
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Jan 23, 2023
Phase III Trials Back Bimekizumab for Spondyloarthritis
Bimekizumab, an investigational biologic drug targeting interleukin (IL)-17A/F, appeared highly effective in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), researchers said.https://t.co/pdfxa3u29k https://t.co/0wLl48Fvj6
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Jan 23, 2023
Causes of Enthesitis: SpA (AS, reactive arthritis, PsA, enteropathic arthritis, ERA), JIA, but also in RA, leprosy, trauma, OA, DISH, acromegaly, fluorosis, retinoid therapy, hypo- or hyper-PTH, POEMS syndrome, X-linked hypophosphatemia https://t.co/pff2OWBT5C https://t.co/7zm2la4GtD
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Jan 21, 2023
AS, but not PsA, has Increased Mortality Risk
Jan 19, 2023
Inflammatory disorders are often accompanied by an increased mortality risk, either from secondary malignancy, infection or cardiovascular disease. A recent meta-analysis showed a significantly increased risk of overall mortality in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) but not psoriatic arthritis (PsA
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Phase III Trials Back Bimekizumab for Spondyloarthritis
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Jan 19, 2023
Bimekizumab, an investigational biologic drug targeting interleukin (IL)-17A/F, appeared highly effective in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), researchers said.
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Opioids and Health Care Utilization in PsA and AS
Dr Aurelie Najm discusses Abstract 0402 presented at ACR22 Convergence in Philadelphia, PA. Abstract 0402: Opioid Use and Healthcare Utilization in Adults with PsA and AS https://t.co/GsTwHbXVLm https://t.co/22i3yskUpA
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Jan 18, 2023
Enthesitis portends worse SpA. Data from 749 SpA pts in REGISPONSER-AS registry found 6.1% w/achilles tendinitis at baseline. Pts w/ enthesitis had worse pain, BASDAI, mBASDAI, ASDAS-CRP scores & after 2 yrs had fewer in low dz state (16 vs 31.5%) https://t.co/sChQ4WFmlW https://t.co/BkjzxCQIGF
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Jan 17, 2023
How would you treat 37yoF B27+ AS on Taltz, now pregnant?(Failed NSAIDs, TNFi's)
Jan 16, 2023
Rheum Believe it Or Not (1.13.2023)
Jan 13, 2023
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the notable standouts in the news since the 1st of January. Surprising reports on ferritin, alcohol benefits, cannabis for pain and a lower dementia risk with hydroxychloroquine. Here are the links below.
ACR GCA classification criteria tested in 676
Treatment Considerations in Axial Spondyloarthritis https://t.co/GRQfk4B4QN https://t.co/xX5AYAD90c
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Jan 11, 2023
For 2023 - what you going to focus on with your patients? Same ole, same ole means youre not getting better. How about focusing on 2 main messages, mine would be patient "STRENGTH" and "COMPLIANCE" (meaning more Rx education) https://t.co/fEIVYk6Z9m
Jan 09, 2023
Join us for RheumNow Live this March 18-19 in Dallas, TX! We're not like other meetings--we're answering the questions you want answered.
RNL is a meeting to engage your mind and change your practice. Join us in-person or virtually!https://t.co/bMphD12Bie https://t.co/Hx0uHAIUWd
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Jan 06, 2023
2022 Rheumatology Year in Review
Jan 05, 2023
2022 was a year of recovery, discovery, and some losses. While still dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19, rheumatologists were resilient as leaders for their patients and research in advancing rheumatologic care.
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There is considerable overlap between fibromyalgia tender points and an enthesitis score in axial spondyloarthritis pts. 526 pts in the Predict-SpA study (53% men, 38% FM) assessed 18 TP and 13 Entheses found ICC between both scores of 0.7 https://t.co/ESmP26plDB https://t.co/7X1XhyML0f
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Jan 02, 2023
Many have quoted and shown this image of Ankylosing Spondylitis in a young military recruit at age 25, 35, 45, 50 & 51yrs. This may be the MOST used slide in rheum! It comes from the work of Toronto's Dr. Hugh Little, who sadly passed away at age 58 yrs. https… https://t.co/G28YlyhX3v
Dec 26, 2022
Best of 2022: EULAR 2022 Top 10 Abstracts
Dec 23, 2022
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the top abstracts from EULAR 2022 As chosen by me with the aid of the RheumNow EULAR faculty. “Top” is relative and subjective, but my criteria for inclusion are based on impact, water cooler talk potential, innovation and social media buzz. Speaking of social media…
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anti-IL-23 therapy is not effective in Axial Spondyloarthritis. While ustekinumab, guselkumab and risankizumab are approved in psoriasis (& PsA for GUS, RIZ), studies of Ustekinumab and risankizumab failed to show efficacy in axSpA https://t.co/hjXEopji6r https://t.co/FwzBa2YNzb
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Dec 22, 2022
Spanish SpA Registry (REGISPONSER) - 18.3% had psoriasis; w/ 3/4 of these (76%) having PSO before MSK Sxs. Pts w/ PSO before MSK Sxs had shorter dz duration, lower BMI, Less B27 & anterior uveitis, more dactylitis and ^risk PsA dx (78% vs 56%) https://t.co/Kc1n4RVe3v
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Dec 21, 2022
The First Head to Head trial in Axial SpA
Dr.Gensler discusses abstract L15 presented at #ACR22. L15: Effect of Secukinumab versus Adalimumab Biosimilar on Radiographic Progression in Patients with Radiographic AxSpA: A Randomized Phase IIIb Study https://t.co/J0DT1yw0vQ https://t.co/kKhFQKAy6H
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Dec 18, 2022
Fever, FROST, & Pericarditis (12.16.2022)
Dec 16, 2022
Dr. Jack Frost reviews the news, and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow and ends with an audience question on "Macro-CK".
During 2021–22 FLU season, 6% of hosp pedi-influenza pts had SARS-CoV-2 coinfection; these required more respiratory support. Risk of
Comorbidities in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Dr. Antoni Chan discusses Abstract 1609 at ACR22 Convergence. https://t.co/dCLlgiGV9K https://t.co/a4iI1q3zZC
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Dec 15, 2022
Practical Guidance for the Clinical Rheumatologist in Unplanned Pregnancies
Women of reproductive age comprise an overwhelming majority of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease. https://t.co/45ABQ0e2Qy https://t.co/dhLqzjf9uL
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Dec 14, 2022
Recent Blogs
With their publication in June 2022 (1), the 3rd iteration of the Group for Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) Treatment recommendations for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) may have set a record or sorts.
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