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RHEUM SURVEY>> Which Gout drugs lower the risk of cardiovascular death? Answer here: https://t.co/1OY1B3ET7B https://t.co/MRJP5OOtXb
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Can achieving serum urate targets do more than prevent flares? Our latest #Gout Journal Club reviews two important studies linking treat-to-target urate-lowering therapy with improved cardiovascular and kidney outcomes—and what the evidence means for clinical practice. Join https://t.co/6QJXfUEvDy
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JAMA HBV review - Worldwide, HBV affects ~254 million, causing 1.1 million deaths. In 2022, 14k new HBV infx in the US. HBsAg = ongoing infxn; HBsAb indicates immunity; HBcAg=ongoing or past infection. Do HBV DNA for virus-replication activity https://t.co/Yvdx09DrQ5 https://t.co/88VsTEgFev
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ICYMI: Worldwide Trends in Hyperuricemia A Lancet Rheumatology systematic review shows the prevalence of hyperuricaemia has risen markedly over the past two decades in both men and women, owing to population growth, aging, and increasing age-specific rates. https://t.co/8QAWkka0DM
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EULAR26: ANCHOR-RA Study of RA-ILD

EurekAlert!

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at risk of developing interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD), which is associated with high mortality. ANCHOR-RA is a large, international cross-sectional prospective study that will enable the development of a multivariable model to help detect RA-ILD.5

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Spotlight on Comorbidities from EULAR 2026

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Systemic autoimmune diseases are associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality – possibly through autonomic imbalance, myocardial inflammation, or fibrotic infiltration of the conduction system. A team in Colombia have been looking into the

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ICYMI: EGPA Review

A current review of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) provides current recommendations on diagnosis and management.

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EULAR26: Reports on Systemic Sclerosis

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In an oral abstract presentation at EULAR 2026, results were shared from a longitudinal observational analysis of the EUSTAR database. The aim was to characterise organ involvement and disease progression – and time to these events – stratified by having a modified disease activity index (

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The North American Expert Consensus on ASCVD Screening in Lupus Nephritis Drs. Sheila Reyes and Shivani Garg discuss abstract OP094, presented in London at the EULAR 2026 Congress https://t.co/Vm2QFlO3fL https://t.co/4Xp9tkubLh
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Prevalence of GI involvement in dermatomyositis (DM) was assessed in 2 cohorts (n = 167). Severe GI involvement seen in 18% NXP2+ & 6% MDA5+; more common w/ NXP2 than other DM (HR 8.85). NXP2 w/ severe GI dz were younger, facial edema @dx w/ both skin & muscle dz activity. https://t.co/5kNvAkTLc0
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True or False: RA-associated ILD is considered one of the few RA outcomes that has not improved in the biologic era. See if you got it right in this week's RheumIQ quiz at https://t.co/Fnzn4UPu0n https://t.co/L7lAA6lwMp
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Increased VTE Risk with Baricitinib

The RA-BRIDGE and RA-BRANCH studies were presented as a late-breaking abstract at EULAR 2026. This was the pooled results from two large FDA post-marketing commitment safety trials — RA-BRIDGE (global) and RA-BRANCH (US-only) — comparing baricitinib at 2 mg and 4 mg daily against TNF

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RA-ILD in the Age of Treat-to-Target: Put the Probe on the Chest RA inflammation may be under control, but RA-associated ILD remains a major challenge. At #EULAR2026, experts highlighted that ILD is one of the few RA outcomes not improving in the biologic era. Three new https://t.co/Qujhl3ktRp
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EULAR 2026 Rheumatology RoundUp

It’s time for Rheumatology RoundUp from EULAR 2026 from London, UK. Drs. Artie Kavanaugh and Jack Cush review their choice presentations from the meeting, offering their perspectives on impact and applicability.

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Are we failing in the treatment of RA-ILD? Dr. Janet Pope discusses treatment of RA-ILD after attending the "How to Treat (HOT)" session on RA-ILD at EULAR 2026. https://t.co/3UpQQE22Nz https://t.co/ULdCOgh7pY
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Understanding Comorbidities in RMD People with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are at risk of a number of comorbidities, from cardiovascular diseases to cognitive impairment and fractures. EIULAR 2026 showcased new data and ideas around various comorbidities and https://t.co/twr0EiMp9f
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Day 4 EULAR Report

The last day in London was exciting as both the Late-Breaking abstracts and new EULAR guidelines were presented. Guidelines presented addressed several significant unmet need areas including PMR, GCA, Takayasu’s arteritis, Vaccinations in Rheumatic patients, Imaging in spondyloarthritis and

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RA-ILD in the Age of Treat-to-Target: Put the Probe on the Chest

At EULAR 2026, speakers of the session “Catching Your Breath: Unravelling RA Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)” noted RA-ILD is one of the few outcomes not improving in the biologic era. Three abstracts reinforce that message and make the case for a practical, low-cost screening tool

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Depression at RA diagnosis did not predict short-term CV events in a nationwide early RA cohort -17,669 early RA pts -7.3% BL depression -Median follow-up 1.2 years -No association w/ CV hospitalisation after adjustment (sHR 1.05) Reassuring short-term data, longer follow-up https://t.co/XmMVGY1VlI
Aurelie Najm @AurelieRheumo( View Tweet )
A biomarker for CV disease in RA? Anti-CXCR3 antibodies asso w/ atherosclerosis Confirmed in a validation cohort Adding Ab profile to the mSCORE increases AUC from 0.6 to 0.9 Sens from 30 to 69% How does it compare with other ways of detecting atherosclerosis? #POS0899 https://t.co/O7bsLrVyzo
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How to treat #RA-#ILD Similar to #IPF Occurs older men esp Smoking risk Vaccines Etc Philippe Dieude #HOT #EULAR2026 @RheumNow https://t.co/F4h9daSLhF
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Hypertension was the most robust and consistent predictor of pre term labor. Data from germany nationwide #POS1062 @RheumNow ##EULAR2026 https://t.co/Uccf11PpAK
Bella Mehta @bella_mehta( View Tweet )

New biomarkers in RA: Who to treat, Who to watch, Who to taper?

Here is my summary of what EULAR 2026 is presenting to us in the field of biomarker-driven personalized care in RA.

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#OP0350 UK Biobank analysis found widespread white matter microstructural abnormalities on diffusion MRI in RA, esp in fronto-subcortical & transcallosal pathways, despite no cortical volume/thickness differences on T1 MRI. #EULAR2026 @RheumNow

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RA-ILD: Screening risk and genetic susceptibility

RA-ILD remains one of the most serious extra-articular manifestations of RA, contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality. Two abstracts presented at EULAR 2026 add important insights into identifying patients at risk for RA-ILD and understanding the genetic mechanisms that may underpin

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