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      A cohort analysis from Toronto suggests that axial psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is distinctly different from axial ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with psoriasis. Researchers examined two PsA and AS cohorts -  patients with PsA with axial disease and isolated axial patients with AS with psoriasis. 
      Cochrane review of Stem cell transplantation in systemic sclerosis (3RCTs w/ 125 pts). Non‐myeloablative & myeloab

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      Cochrane review of Stem cell transplantation in systemic sclerosis (3RCTs w/ 125 pts). Non‐myeloablative & myeloablative selective HSCT had moderate evidence for improved survival, skin thickness & function. But these had high Serious AE rates. https://t.co/sGzWYLwcAZ https://t.co/7JiR0fe3GY

      A current Medscape article on patient "no shows" in private medical practice examines the cause and approach to the problem. The most common reason for no shows is lack of knowledge about the scheduled appointment. Here are other common causes of no-shows, and how to address the problem.
      JAK-pot study of 19 registries, 31,846 RA pts Rx w/ new drugs shows equal CDAI efficacy for TNFi (54%), ABA (50%), IL-6i

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      JAK-pot study of 19 registries, 31,846 RA pts Rx w/ new drugs shows equal CDAI efficacy for TNFi (54%), ABA (50%), IL-6i (55%), & JAKi (56%). Most D/C for LOE. Compared to TNFi, JAKi and IL-6i were d/c more for adverse events, less for ineffectiveness https://t.co/FlqPUVdWaC https://t.co/BZnpwtB8SY
      Study of 209 Early RA (<1yr) pts found 23 (11%) with Drug Free Remission (DFR) after 74 mos of F/U; DFR maintained x

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      Study of 209 Early RA (<1yr) pts found 23 (11%) with Drug Free Remission (DFR) after 74 mos of F/U; DFR maintained x 48 mo (18–82). DFR was assoc w/ early persistence on Therapy (HR 3.84). Adhering to prescribed treatment may lead to DFR https://t.co/WAX6RWhToU https://t.co/ChlbHDDKCZ
      Favorable Pregnancy Outcomes in Spondyloarthritis

      Pregnancy often occurs in women with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)

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      Favorable Pregnancy Outcomes in Spondyloarthritis Pregnancy often occurs in women with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), and a recent cohort study suggests outcomes are generally better than what had been reported in the literature. https://t.co/piAjx1Ugsu https://t.co/N6SGYOM6F1
      Cluster analysis of 649 #GPA patients (age 60 yrs) finds 3 clusters:
      1)Limited dz w/ ENT + cough(n=426) - many evovle to

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      Cluster analysis of 649 #GPA patients (age 60 yrs) finds 3 clusters: 1)Limited dz w/ ENT + cough(n=426) - many evovle to gen dz @ yr 1 2) Generalised non-renal Dz (176) ) 3) Renal dominant Dz(47) Mortality in #1, signif lower than mortality in #2 & #3 https://t.co/XgZVt9b73n
      HIgher mortality in thos with lower serum uric acid levels, is partly explained by low SUA assoc w/ sarcopenia and weigh

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      HIgher mortality in thos with lower serum uric acid levels, is partly explained by low SUA assoc w/ sarcopenia and weight loss. NHANES study (1999-2006) of 13,979 people shows low SUA assoc w/ low lean mass, underweight BMI, & weight loss https://t.co/YC2a6eXqCb https://t.co/aZ18jbCcn4
      Rituximab Efficacy in Systemic Sclerosis

      The DESIRES trial studied rituximab (RTX) in patients with systemic sclerosis

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      Rituximab Efficacy in Systemic Sclerosis The DESIRES trial studied rituximab (RTX) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and showed clinically significant improvement in skin and lung outcomes after a subsequent 24-week open-label extension phase. https://t.co/8wWrt8GQ5v https://t.co/CIQKUyngN5
      Low Dose IL-2 Therapy in SLE

      A multicentre, proof-of-concept trial of suggests that low-dose IL-2 therapy may be effec

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      3 years 3 months ago
      Low Dose IL-2 Therapy in SLE A multicentre, proof-of-concept trial of suggests that low-dose IL-2 therapy may be effective in moderate-to-severe SLE. https://t.co/PNOp3Zdc8M https://t.co/B8DmUs5iuH
      Gout T2T: Rheumatology societies target urate &lt;5 mg/dl (0.30 mmol/l) or &lt;6 mg/dl (&lt;0.36 mmol/l) - below

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      Gout T2T: Rheumatology societies target urate <5 mg/dl (0.30 mmol/l) or <6 mg/dl (<0.36 mmol/l) - below point of urate saturation -->MSU crystal dissolution. Achieving target reduces flares & tophi; but these clinical benefits take time. https://t.co/bR0vh01mvP https://t.co/JFJ1EWAhoF
      Drug-Induced Lupus from Proton Pump Inhibitors

      A wide range of therapies have been implicated in causing drug-induced

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      Drug-Induced Lupus from Proton Pump Inhibitors A wide range of therapies have been implicated in causing drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DIL); now it appears that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can be added to the list of causative drugs. https://t.co/72w2dp9tfc https://t.co/dALeVbzOwo
      NEJM Clinical Images: 74-yoF with psoriatic arthritis has swelling of the fifth finger; found to have nontender, subcuta

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      3 years 3 months ago
      NEJM Clinical Images: 74-yoF with psoriatic arthritis has swelling of the fifth finger; found to have nontender, subcutaneous nodules in the hypothenar region and over the fifth finger. https://t.co/9fJ6Ci1rDm https://t.co/IkAKBtPRJ3
      JUNIPERA Study - Secukinumab in Juvenile PsA &amp; ERA

      JUNIPERA study evaluated SEC in children with ERA and JPsA and

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      JUNIPERA Study - Secukinumab in Juvenile PsA & ERA JUNIPERA study evaluated SEC in children with ERA and JPsA and was found to be safe and effective in patients with active ERA and JPsA who previous failed to respond to conventional therapy. https://t.co/ncvG8ZIcdE
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