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EULAR 2026 Recommendations for the Management of PMR, GCA, and Takayasu Arteritis

On the final day of EULAR 2026, Mukhtyar et al (on the on behalf of a large international task force) presented the updated EULAR recommendations for management of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), giant cell arteritis (GCA), and Takayasu arteritis (TAK). There were 5 overarching

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In the psoriasis-to-PsA transition study at EULAR 2026, which ultrasound finding best distinguished progressing from stable subclinical PsA? Test your knowledge in this week's RheumIQ quiz at https://t.co/Fnzn4UPu0n https://t.co/kV0zA7qyg7
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From Cytokine Endotypes to Clinical Reality in Still’s Disease

Recent EULAR 2026 data highlight a paradigm shift in Still’s disease from syndromic management to biologically informed precision therapy.

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Dietary Interventions in PsA Dr. Peter Nash reports on several abstracts at the 2026 EULAR meeting in London, including: OP069; OP070 and POS0050. https://t.co/VLldzkbFU3 https://t.co/5w5wstPawk
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How many CAR-T’s do we need to test drive? There were 93 abstracts with CAR-T in title at #EULAR2026! Additionally, there was an excellent review (WIN) by Dr. Hector Chinoy. We know lots but have more questions. https://t.co/FvnqmKSMT4 https://t.co/Qosum9s1UX
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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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CAR-T Topic Panel: EULAR 2026 Join Drs. Jack Cush, Alfred Kim, Janet Pope, and Yuz Yusof for a focused conversation on the latest in CAR-T, from emerging data and treatment strategies to real-world challenges in diagnosis and management. https://t.co/cEOgxNYOXP https://t.co/EUpY9CLL6A
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LLMs in SLE: From Patient Education to Clinical Decision Support The emergence of large language models (LLMs) represents a promising shift in how complex diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are communicated and interpreted across both patient and clinical https://t.co/0rhada36Ji
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From BiTE to TriTE: Progress of T-cell Engagers in RMDs

The EULAR 2026 Congress in London showcased growing interest in T-cell engagers as a novel strategy to achieve deep B-cell depletion and drug-free remission in refractory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTE) aim to overcome limitations of

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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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What’s New in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Whirlwind Tour At #EULAR2026, Prof. Dennis McGonagle highlighted three key PsA trends: the rise of single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, progress toward personalized care (though not yet fully realized), and the next frontier of defining https://t.co/zN4K92UnW9
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RA-ILD: Screening risk and genetic susceptibility 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 disease development. https://t.co/IABp8NhUtS https://t.co/j8UHK2GRd7
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Low dose Blinatumomab: Many Relapse with an Unexpected Surprise Dr. Alfred Kim discusses abstract OP0203 presented at EULAR 2026 in London. https://t.co/ir9pdwBnH4 https://t.co/yjjgcA2TRv
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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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When Patients with RA Choose Their Treatment, Outcomes Are Better — Here's the Data Dr. Aurelie Najm discusses abstract OP0204 presented in London at the EULAR 2026 Congress. https://t.co/hHQFffTXH0 https://t.co/tXv0SnGBz1
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PsA Topic Panel: EULAR 2026 Join Drs. Jack Cush, Peter Nash, Antoni Chan, and Nelly Ziade for an expert discussion on the most important psoriatic arthritis developments emerging from EULAR 2026. Abstracts discuss: OP0187, OP069, LB0001, POS0668, OP071 https://t.co/S7Fz5YR3V0 https://t.co/treaJ1OzwB
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How many CAR-T’s do we need to test drive?

CAR-T at #EULAR2026 raised as many questions as it answered. Here's what we know, what we're still asking, and why the answers matter.

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EULAR 2026 RA Topic Panel https://t.co/lLSL6FW9sg

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New: Classification Criteria and Recommendations in SpA ASAS and SPARTAN have updated their key classification criteria for axSpA. EULAR has also recently revised its recommendations on the role of imaging in the diagnosis and clinical management of SpA. https://t.co/YOWfwTkbqp
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Improving Referrals for Inflammatory Arthritis Dr. Antoni Chan discusses abstracts POS1284 and POS0784 presented at EULAR 2026 in London https://t.co/p1iT8yPNzF https://t.co/gEyuEwW4aj
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Gout and ULT Withdrawal -- The GO TEST FINALE Trial Professor Noortje van Herwaarden reviews abstract OP001 at EULAR 2026 in London https://t.co/d8U1168SRn https://t.co/hP0EUrciTu
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Day 3 Recap: EULAR 2026 Join Drs. Jack Cush, Jiha Lee, Nelly Ziade, and Sheila Reyes for a lively discussion. Abstracts discussed included: OP0348 POS0290 OP0342 POS1068 POS0201 POS0288 https://t.co/TSnVVOpF75 https://t.co/EFD0WKRpF4
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Synovio-entheseal inflammation and the tipping point from PsO to PsA

Psoriatic arthritis develops in approximately 20 to 30 per cent of patients with psoriasis, yet predicting which patients will make the transition and when, has remained one of the most clinically challenging questions in rheumatology. A study presented at EULAR 2026 provides the most granular

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Day 2 Report from EULAR 2026 Day two at EULAR 2026 was jammed with sessions on advances in immune checkpoint inhhbitors (and irAEs), Lupus, Scleroderma, RA and IgG4 related disease. Here are a few of my favorites from Day 2 https://t.co/6KwtkMNLAf https://t.co/Toh4HNZFN5
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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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