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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Adults with JIA: It ain’t all child’s play
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New podcast up—“What Worries You, Masters You”
We review recent news, regulatory and guideline updates from the past week. Studies on MTX use, COVID vaccination, Supplements and vitamins, and arthrocentesis despite anticoagulation are discussed.
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Exercise and fibromyalgia? Metanalysis of 18 studies & 1184 pts, comparing aerobic, resistance & stretching. All 3 had large & significant effect on pain (not diff from each other); also improves QOL (possibly depression) https://t.co/RYba99OWCh https://t.co/izpHjeXWCt
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EMA has approved Secukinumab for the expanded approvals for use in pediatric patients with enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) . Approvals based on the JUNIPERA trial, showing reduced the risk of flare & Dz activity w/ SEC https://t.co/6pWc6nEUd9 https://t.co/gGGyzEEh0u
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
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Inferior IL-17 Inhibitor Responses in Psoriatic Women
Pooled data from two large (IXE trials show that male patients had greater clinical responses than did female patients with PsA are largely unexplored. Reasons for this is unexplained.
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Study of IV CTX (n 13) vs mepolizumab (n 7)(MPZ; IL-5 inhib) in severe eosinophilic granulomatosis polyangiitis. BVAS & EOS# equal at mo 1 & 6, but MPZ had better retention(61 vs 5%) & less AEs (29% vs 54%) https://t.co/7s38a67C1r https://t.co/oXLb1ctoc7
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
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New Updated GRAPPA Psoriatic Arthritis Recommendations
The GRAPPA treatment recommendations have been updated and the 2021 evidence-based guidance is rich in treatment recommendations based on the key disease "domains." A great reference to print & carry.
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JAMA Clinical Review 15 min podcast on treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger and common hand problems in clinical practice; featuring Drs. Mary M. McDermott, and Kelly Currie https://t.co/IhD6iqVyqC https://t.co/aChPLIbuEu
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The EMA's CHMP has positively recommended upadacitinib for use in Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) based on Phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 study showing superior ASAS40 responses at week 14 https://t.co/uc7oOKglLX https://t.co/yz7M8U3rkk
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JAMA Patient Page on "What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? A great patient resource, full read with graphics https://t.co/lL9209YpdL https://t.co/28ceu2obma
EnvisionRheumat ERheumat
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🆕🚨Possible future avenues for myositis therapeutics: DM,IMNM&IBM
Current treatment options in IIM management
1st line:GC+
Skin➡️MTX/AZR/MMF
Muscle➡️AZR/MMF/MTX
Lung➡️AZR/MMF
Dysphagia/Diaphragmatic weakness➡️IVIG
RP-ILD➡️IVIG+CNI+CYC/RTX
Calcinosis➡️JAKi
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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, Camille Rasmussen #BJHM #MedEd #FOAMed #Medtwitter #Myopathy #rheumtwitter #MedStudentTwitter https://t.co/dsqwHIAqnX
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Are you an Expert in Still's disease, Periodic Fevers, FMF or Autoinflammatory Dz? We will add you to our expert referral listing. DM me to get on the list! https://t.co/hCkC1Yu9Nh
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Novel Anti-TNF Shines in Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial
A new way of inhibiting tumor necrosis factor (TNF) for treating rheumatoid arthritis showed strong results in a phase II/III clinical trial, researchers said.
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