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JAK inhibitors, proven in rheumatoid arthritis, show potential in extending surgical-free intervals and reducing dilation frequency in idiopathic subglottic stenosis by targeting immune-mediated fibroinflammation.
This article explores how intestinal flagellin drives systemic inflammation via the TLR5-IL-15-ARA pathway in long COVID, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and IBD, highlighting potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
Flagellated gut bacteria activate TLR5 on neutrophils, triggering IL-15 release and macrophage arachidonic acid production, driving systemic inflammation in long COVID, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and IBD.
High-sensitivity flow cytometry reveals that early plasmablast depletion predicts 5-year rituximab response in rheumatoid arthritis, while incomplete memory B-cell depletion signals poly-refractory disease.
This study examines lung transplantation patterns, associated risk factors, and post-transplant survival among rheumatoid arthritis-related interstitial lung disease patients in Ontario, revealing key clinical insights under a universal hea
Spatially distinct macrophage subsets interact with heterogeneous myofibroblast populations in lupus nephritis, driving maladaptive fibrosis and chronic kidney injury. Identifying these fibroinflammatory circuits offers promising targets fo
A case series assessing the safety and efficacy of low-dose blinatumomab in 15 patients with multidrug-resistant rheumatoid arthritis showed synovial B-cell depletion, reduced disease activity, and improved response to previously ineffectiv
Serum GFAP elevation predicts progression independent of relapse in MS; therapy-induced GFAP reduction associates with decreased progression risk, supporting GFAP as a biomarker for progression risk stratification and treatment monitoring.
A large retrospective study reveals a small but significant increase in CNS demyelination risk among patients treated with TNF-α inhibitors, varying by agent, with generally low absolute incidence.
A multicenter retrospective study evaluates five-year risks of systemic complications in non-infectious uveitis patients receiving biologic versus conventional therapies, highlighting infection and cytopenia risks with biologics but compara
Rare deleterious variants in FBN2 gene contribute to spontaneous spinal CSF leaks, expanding our understanding of connective tissue involvement and opening paths for genetic testing and tailored therapies.
Ocular inflammation was linked to a higher risk of anti-adalimumab antibody formation in patients treated with adalimumab. More than 20% developed antibodies, supporting closer monitoring and therapeutic drug testing in high-risk patients.
A multicentric study of 336 patients reveals that two-thirds of sarcoid uveitis cases experience relapse, primarily driven by baseline macular edema and persistent inflammation. Despite high recurrence rates, long-term visual prognosis rema
This study demonstrates that while MS genetic risk factors are largely shared across ancestral groups, their predictive power and population-level impact vary significantly between European, South Asian, and African populations.
A large-scale target trial emulation study demonstrates that SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduce the initiation of allopurinol and the use of anti-inflammatory medications in patients with comorbid gout and type 2 diabetes, offering a pot
Researchers have developed and validated the TIP-CA model, a clinical tool using five key factors—anti-TIF1-γ, ILD absence, poikiloderma, DM subtype, and anemia—to accurately predict malignancy risk in patients with dermatomyositis, enablin
A multicenter randomized trial shows diacerein provides no clinical benefit over placebo for knee pain in patients with MRI-confirmed inflammation, despite its theoretical role as an IL-1β blocker.
The LIDA trial demonstrates that a 3-month abbreviated course of romosozumab followed by denosumab is non-inferior to the standard 12-month regimen in increasing total hip bone mineral density, potentially reducing treatment costs and injec
The PROP OA trial demonstrates that adding compartment-specific knee bracing and adherence support to standard exercise and advice significantly improves pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis, offering a safe and effective
A retrospective study across 29 European countries reveals that mortality from haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) increased significantly between 2011 and 2021, with notable bimodal age peaks and geographical disparities suggesting w
