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  • Using multi-omics analyses, researchers have identified two distinct immunological phenotypes of microscopic polyangiitis, which could inform prognosis and personalized treatment.

    • Sarah Onuora
    Research Highlight
  • New findings support the use of targeted next-generation sequencing of NOD2 to reassess the diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of Blau syndrome.

    • Sarah Onuora
    Research Highlight
  • Researchers have conducted a comprehensive single-cell analysis of synovial tissue in rheumatoid arthritis, providing insights into the heterogeneity of the disease and informing future treatment strategies.

    • Jessica McHugh
    Research Highlight
  • Methotrexate reduces pain and stiffness in hand osteoarthritis with synovitis, according to the results of a new randomized controlled trial.

    • Jessica McHugh
    Research Highlight
  • In this Evidence-Based Guideline article, an international, multidisciplinary group of experts presents evidence-based consensus recommendations on screening for cancer in patients with adult-onset idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, addressing cancer risk stratification, screening modalities and screening frequency.

    • Alexander G. S. Oldroyd
    • Jeffrey P. Callen
    • Rohit Aggarwal
    Evidence-based Guidelines
  • Depression is a common comorbidity in rheumatoid arthritis, and shared immune mechanisms link the two conditions. This Review explores potential peripheral and central interactions between the immune system and brain, the understanding of which could aid in the development of novel therapeutics.

    • James Brock
    • Neil Basu
    • Jonathan Cavanagh
    Review Article
  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. In this Review, various unmet needs in the management of SSc–ILD are discussed, and solutions are proposed to help improve outcomes for these patients.

    • Vasiliki Liakouli
    • Antonio Ciancio
    • Francesco Ciccia
    Review Article
  • Treatment of ‘classic’ systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is evolving markedly, and treatment options for early sJIA without arthritis, and refractory or complicated sJIA are not well defined. This Review outlines current approaches and provides an outlook on knowledge gaps.

    • Claas H. Hinze
    • Dirk Foell
    • Christoph Kessel
    Review Article
  • In this Perspective, the authors propose that despite the known similarities between ankylosing spondylitis and axial psoriatic arthritis, the localization of inflammation to bone in ankylosing spondylitis and to ligamentous soft tissue in axial axial psoriatic arthritis differentiates these diseases and has important implications for diagnosis, pathology and treatment.

    • Dennis McGonagle
    • Paula David
    • Abdulla Watad
    Perspective
  • 2023 marks 25 years since the approval of the first biologic drug in rheumatology. In this Viewpoint, five rheumatology researchers discuss how biologic therapy has transformed clinical practice, reflecting on their own experience, past and current challenges and what the future might hold for biologic drugs.

    • Marc Feldmann
    • Ravinder N. Maini
    • Tsutomu Takeuchi
    Viewpoint
  • Dual inhibition of glycolysis and glutaminolysis in fibroblast-like synoviocytes with a compound called c28MS shows promise in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis

    • Jessica McHugh
    Research Highlight
  • Biosimilars have an important place in the treatment of rheumatic conditions. The non-inferiority of biosimilars to bio-originators is ensured, but full and effective clinical adoption of these agents nonetheless requires consideration of several important issues, including the need for shared decision-making and a potential nocebo effect.

    • Rieke Alten
    • Max Weinbrecht-Mischkewitz
    Comment
  • Chromatin accessibility of an enhancer that regulates the expression of a disease-associated microRNA is affected in monocytes from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting this enhancer as a potential therapeutic target.

    • Robert Phillips
    Research Highlight
  • New research shows that a recombinant antibody that binds type II collagen protects against the development of arthritis in mice by blocking neutrophil recruitment.

    • Sarah Onuora
    Research Highlight
  • Since entering the clinic 25 years ago, biologic TNF inhibitors have transformed the outlook for people with rheumatoid arthritis and set the standard for all other targeted therapies. Despite changes to the therapeutic landscape, TNF inhibitors look set to remain an important treatment option for the foreseeable future.

    • Peter C. Taylor
    Comment
  • Treatment of patients with arthralgia during the ‘window of opportunity’ could prevent disease development or a severe disease course. This Review summarizes available information on the completed and ongoing prevention trials in rheumatoid arthritis, including patient preferences and future considerations.

    • Hanna W. van Steenbergen
    • Andrew P. Cope
    • Annette H. M. van der Helm-van Mil
    Review Article
  • This Evidence-Based Guideline presents the first Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis, addressing therapeutic targets, the use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and monitoring of patients.

    • Wilson Bautista-Molano
    • Daniel G. Fernández-Ávila
    • Enrique R. Soriano
    Evidence-based Guidelines
  • In this Review, the authors present epidemiological data relating to the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and summarize the current understanding of the risk factors associated with these conditions, as well as highlighting areas that require further research.

    • Thomas Khoo
    • James B. Lilleker
    • Hector Chinoy
    Review Article