Panelists discuss how the varying selectivity of JAK inhibitors—such as tofacitinib's broad inhibition of JAK1/JAK2/JAK3, baricitinib's inhibition of JAK1/JAK2, and upadacitinib's focus on JAK1—affects dose-related toxicity and overall treatment safety.
Panelists discuss how JAK inhibitors and TNF inhibitors differ in administration, efficacy, and safety due to their unique characteristics and mechanisms of action, with further variations in binding activities within the TNFi class impacting clinical outcomes.
Experts discuss the critical importance of early identification and consistent application of appropriate treatments for fibromyalgia patients to optimize their long-term health outcomes and quality of life.
Wells discussed the PrismRA blood test, which may benefit planning treatment regimens for patients with rheumatic disease.
Wells discussed the importance and recommended frequency for several factors, including lipid panels, chest X-rays, pregnancy tests, and flu vaccines.
This feature highlights the views of 3 experts on the integration of patient-reported outcomes into the management of psoriatic disease.
Mease went over research initiatives including the ARGO, AXIS, and STAR studies.
Nehad Soloman, MD, FACR; Andrew Sharobeem, DO, FACR, and Sunil Patel, MD, explore the nephrologist's vital role in gout diagnosis, treatment options for gout patients with chronic kidney disease, and strategies for managing refractory gout and its associated challenges.
Panelists discuss how head-to-head clinical trial data shape their treatment decisions, the significance of consistent remission rates across different patient populations, and the frequency with which remission data influence their choices to switch therapies.
Panelists discuss advanced treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on the SELECT-COMPARE trial's head-to-head data of upadacitinib versus adalimumab, the use of upadacitinib in active RA refractory to biologics (SELECT-BEYOND trial), and the remission rates of upadacitinib compared to abatacept (SELECT-CHOICE trial).
An expert on fibromyalgia discusses concerns associated with long-term use of medications.
Mease discussed data supporting FDA approval for the indications in Fall 2024.
Experts discuss American College of Rheumatology guidelines on transitioning patients from TNF inhibitors to non-TNF targeted therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors, as well as factors influencing treatment switching decisions in clinical practice.
Experts discuss strategies for achieving low disease activity or remission in patients, including steps taken in clinical practice and methods for managing patient expectations regarding treatment outcomes.
This discussion explores the treatments available for managing fibromyalgia symptoms and evaluates the efficacy of antidepressants, including SNRIs, in alleviating pain and other related symptoms.
A panel of medical experts explore how to evaluate and adjust rheumatoid arthritis treatment by adhering to ACR guidelines for conventional synthetic DMARDs and advanced therapies, focusing on optimizing patient care and treatment outcomes.
Medical experts explore how patient perceptions of rheumatoid arthritis can differ from disease activity assessments and provide an example of hidden symptoms revealed through further probing, along with the impact of therapy adjustments on achieving remission.
A key opinion leader discusses practical home strategies to improve sleep and manage cognitive symptoms in fibromyalgia patients, while also learning when to seek medical advice and how to differentiate between fibromyalgia-related cognitive issues and those caused by stress.
A panel of medical experts discuss complications and prognostic factors in uncontrolled rheumatoid arthritis.
A panel of medical experts discuss the prevalence and management of poorly controlled rheumatoid arthritis in clinical practice.
A key opinion leader explore effective non-pharmacological therapies and lifestyle modifications that have shown significant promise in managing fibromyalgia symptoms, complementing traditional medication-based approaches.
A panel of medical experts introduce themselves before diving into a discussion about remission achievement in rheumatoid arthritis.
A panel of medical experts discuss how clinical guidelines currently define clinical remission, as well as the clinical and economic benefits associated with clinical remission.
Medical experts engage in a discussion surrounding the treatment and management of patients diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Key elements for discussion with patients around their fibromyalgia diagnosis are highlighted by a medical expert.
A key opinion leader delivers a comprehensive overview of fibromyalgia, highlighting its primary symptoms and distinguishing features from other chronic pain conditions.
Dermatologic experts explore strategies to slow the progression of psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis, offering evidence-based insights to optimize patient outcomes and enhance long-term disease management.
If approved, zasocitinib could become a leading oral treatment for PsA.
Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, highlights the crucial role of patient education, the integration of traditional and integrative medicine, and the importance of reliable information for improving health outcomes in chronic conditions.
Shai Efrati, MD, explains how his research aims to address the root cause of fibromyalgia: damaged brain tissue.