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Schneeberger EE, Citera G, Nash P, Smolen JS, Mease PJ, Soriano ER, Helling C, Szumski AE, Mundayat R, de León DP. Comparison of disease activity index for psoriatic arthritis (DAPSA) and minimal disease activity (MDA) targets for patients with psoriatic arthritis: A post hoc analysis of data from phase 3 tofacitinib studies. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2023; 58:152134. [PMID: 36476498 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2022.152134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare achievement of Disease Activity Index in Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA) remission (REM)/low disease activity (LDA) with very low disease activity (VLDA)/minimal disease activity (MDA) targets in tofacitinib-treated patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). METHODS In this post hoc analysis, data were pooled from two phase 3 studies (6 months' [NCT01882439] and 12 months' [NCT01877668] duration) of patients with PsA receiving tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily. Cut-offs for DAPSA targets: ≤4 for clinical REM and >4-≤14 for LDA. VLDA and MDA were defined as meeting 7 or ≥5, respectively, of 7 criteria. An ordered logistic regression model was performed to evaluate associations between baseline characteristics and achievement of DAPSA targets as well as VLDA/MDA at month 3. Agreement between achieving DAPSA and VLDA/MDA targets at months 1-6 was assessed via kappa tests. Change from baseline in Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component Summary (PCS) scores (month 6), modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS) and proportion of radiographic non-progressors (mTSS ≤0.5) at month 12 (NCT01877668 only) were compared across DAPSA and VLDA/MDA targets. RESULTS Increased disease activity at baseline was associated with reduced likelihood of achieving DAPSA-REM/DAPSA-LDA or VLDA/MDA at month 3. There was moderate agreement (kappa values 0.41-0.60) between DAPSA-REM and VLDA, and DAPSA-LDA and MDA, from months 1 to 6, although over half of patients achieving DAPSA-REM and over two thirds of patients achieving DAPSA-LDA, respectively, were not captured by VLDA and MDA. Achieving DAPSA-REM/DAPSA-LDA or VLDA/MDA was associated with improved HAQ-DI and SF-36 PCS scores at month 6, and slightly reduced radiographic progression at month 12. CONCLUSION This analysis of data from tofacitinib-treated patients with PsA demonstrated moderate agreement between the DAPSA and VLDA/MDA composite instruments. In agreement with previous studies, VLDA and MDA may be more difficult to achieve than DAPSA-REM and DAPSA-LDA, respectively. However, the clinical and prognostic relevance of this finding should be determined. These data support DAPSA and VLDA/MDA as useful tools for evaluating disease activity and treatment response in PsA. CLINICALTRIALS GOV: NCT01882439; NCT01877668.
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- Instituto de Rehabilitación Psicofísica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Medicine, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine 3, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Swedish Medical Center/Providence St. Joseph Health and University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Rheumatology Unit, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires and Instituto Universitario Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Ozisler C, Kaplanoglu H, Sandikci SC, Ozisler Z. Evaluation of subclinical atherosclerosis by ultrasound radiofrequency data technology in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2022; 68:1645-1650. [PMID: 36477101 PMCID: PMC9779971 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20220416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with psoriatic arthritis using ultrasound radiofrequency data technology. METHODS In all, 29 psoriatic arthritis patients and 42 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were included in this cross-sectional study. Arterial stiffness and carotid intima-media thickness measurements were performed in bilateral common carotid arteries using ultrasound radiofrequency data technology in all participants. RESULTS In psoriatic arthritis patients, the mean carotid intima-media thickness, α and β stiffness indices, and pulsed wave velocity value were significantly higher than those in the control group (542.3 (81.3) vs. 487.9 (64.1), 9.3 (6.3) vs. 3.9 (0.1), 18.7 (17.7) vs. 8.04 (4.2), and 10.2 (3.8) vs. 6.4 (1.5), p<0.05). The mean distensibility coefficient and compliance coefficient values of the patient group were significantly lower than those of the control group (0.014 (0.01) vs. 0.03 (0.01) and 0.57 (0.33) vs. 1.02 (0.4), p<0.05). No significant correlation was found between carotid artery hemodynamic parameters and symptom duration, duration of diagnosis and treatment, disease activity ındex for psoriatic arthritis scores, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein levels (p>0.05). CONCLUSION In the results of our study, evidence of subclinical atherosclerosis has been detected in psoriatic arthritis patients without clinically evident cardiovascular disease or traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Cem Ozisler
- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Rheumatology – Ankara, Turkey.,Corresponding author:
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- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology – Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Rheumatology – Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara City Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Ankara, Turkey
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Fragoulis GE, Siebert S. The role of IL-23 and the use of IL-23 inhibitors in psoriatic arthritis. Musculoskeletal Care 2022; 20 Suppl 1:S12-S21. [PMID: 36069174 PMCID: PMC9825973 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis characterised by musculoskeletal and extra-articular manifestations, most notably psoriasis. While the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms are not yet fully understood, a central role has been identified for the IL-23/IL-17 pathway. OBJECTIVES We briefly describe the role of IL-23 in the pathogenesis of PsA and go on to describe the available anti-IL-23 agents and their place in the management of PsA. METHODS This is a narrative review of the current literature, focussing on the results of the phase 3 studies in PsA for the IL-12/23 p40 inhibitor ustekinumab and the more recent IL-23 p19 inhibitors guselkumab, risankizumab and tildrakizumab. RESULTS IL-23 triggers expression of IL-17 and other effector cytokines in a variety of cells, leading to tissue inflammation and injury. Targeting IL-23, particularly with p19 inhibitors, appears to be an effective and safe strategy for multiple clinical domains in PsA, most notably the skin, with some differences in efficacy emerging between these agents. CONCLUSION The development of IL-23 inhibitors represents a significant advance in the management of psoriatic disease. In the absence of head-to-head studies, future data emerging from real-world experiences of individual IL-23 p19 inhibitors will help inform the use of these agents in relation to other biologics in PsA.
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- George E. Fragoulis
- Joint Rheumatology ProgramNational and Kapodistrian University of AthensAthensGreece,School of Infection and ImmunityUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- School of Infection and ImmunityUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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Coates LC, Smolen JS, Mease PJ, Husni ME, Merola JF, Lespessailles E, Kishimoto M, Macpherson L, Bradley AJ, Bolce R, Helliwell PS. Comparative performance of composite measures from two phase III clinical trials of ixekizumab in psoriatic arthritis. RMD Open 2022; 8:rmdopen-2022-002457. [PMID: 36171019 PMCID: PMC9528721 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2022-002457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background/objective The aim of this study was to evaluate relative performance of composite measures in psoriatic arthritis and assess the impact of structural damage and functional disability on outcomes during ixekizumab treatment. Methods Data from SPIRIT-P1 and SPIRIT-P2 were analysed to evaluate the effect of ixekizumab on achievement of low disease activity (LDA) and remission with the minimal disease activity (MDA) and very low disease activity (VLDA) composite, Disease Activity index for Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA), Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity Score, GRAppa Composite ScorE and modified Composite Psoriatic Disease Activity Index (mCPDAI). Performance was compared by quantifying residual symptom burden and the impact of structural damage and functional disability. Results Significantly more ixekizumab-treated patients achieved treatment targets at week 24 versus placebo assessed with all composites. More patients achieved targets assessed by mCPDAI and DAPSA than other composites. Residual disease activity was similar between composites, but residual high patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and functional disability were more frequent when assessed with mCPDAI and DAPSA. Achievement of treatment targets was reduced by high baseline levels of structural damage and functional disability. Conclusion Residual disease activity was similar in patients achieving treatment targets assessed with all composites, but residual high PROs and functional disability were more common when assessed with mCPDAI and DAPSA, most likely due to the absence/attenuated functional assessment in these composites. High baseline levels of structural damage and functional disability attenuated response rates with all composites, affecting MDA/VLDA most prominently; LDA may be the most appropriate target in these patients. Trial registration number NCT01695239.
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- Laura C Coates
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Swedish Medical Center, Providence St Joseph Health, and School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Nordén KR, Dagfinrud H, Semb AG, Hisdal J, Viktil KK, Sexton J, Fongen C, Skandsen J, Blanck T, Metsios GS, Tveter AT. Effect of high-intensity exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular disease risk and disease activity in patients with inflammatory joint disease: protocol for the ExeHeart randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058634. [PMID: 35177467 PMCID: PMC8860070 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Inflammatory joint disease (IJD) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) fostered by systemic inflammation and a high prevalence of CVD risk factors. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an important health parameter and CRF-measures are advocated in routine health evaluations. CRF associates with CVD risk, and exercise modalities such as high intensity interval training (HIIT) can increase CRF and mitigate CVD risk factors. In IJD, exercise is rarely used in CVD risk management and the cardioprotective effect of HIIT is unclear. Furthermore, the clinical applicability of HIIT to primary care settings is largely unknown and warrants investigation. The primary aim is to assess the effect of a HIIT programme on CRF in patients with IJD. Second, we will evaluate the effect of HIIT on CVD risk and disease activity in patients with IJD, feasibility of HIIT in primary care and validity of non-exercise algorithms to detect change in CRF. METHODS AND ANALYSIS ExeHeart is a single-blinded, randomised controlled trial. Sixty patients with IJD will be recruited from the Preventive Cardio-Rheuma clinic at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norway. Patients will be assigned to receive standard care (relevant lifestyle advice and cardio-preventive medication) or standard care plus a 12-week HIIT intervention by physiotherapists in primary care. HIIT sessions will be prescribed at 90%-95% of peak heart rate. Outcomes include CRF (primary outcome), CVD risk factors, anthropometric measures, disease activity and patient-reported outcomes related to pain, fatigue, disease, physical activity and exercise and will be assessed at baseline, 3 months (primary endpoint) and 6 months postbaseline. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been obtained from the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics (201227). Participants are required to sign a written informed consent form. Results will be discussed with patient representatives, submitted to peer-reviewed journals and presented at relevant platforms. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04922840.
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- Kristine Røren Nordén
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Preventive Cardio-Rheuma Clinic, Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of vascular surgery, University of Oslo Faculty of Medicine, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Diakonhjemmet Hospital Pharmacy, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Patient advisory board, Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Patient advisory board, Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Thessaly, Volos, Thessaly, Greece
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Gialouri CG, Fragoulis GE. Disease activity indices in psoriatic arthritis: current and evolving concepts. Clin Rheumatol 2021; 40:4427-4435. [PMID: 34003419 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-05774-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a highly heterogenous disease, with many different clinical manifestations inside or outside of the musculoskeletal system and the skin. It is often accompanied by comorbidities like cardiovascular diseases and mental health disorders. Acute phase reactants are not always elevated and specific markers for diagnosis and/or monitor the disease are lacking thus far. These characteristics possibly reflect the difficulty in agreement about a disease activity index for PsA. Many indices have been proposed over the last years, each of them considering different combinations of disease characteristics. We performed a literature search for relevant articles using PubMed and Embase. No data limits were applied. The keywords "Psoriatic arthritis" OR "PsA" AND "disease activity" AND "index" OR "indices" were used. Reference lists of relevant articles were also reviewed. Articles were also identified through searches of the authors' own files. In this review, we comparatively present the available indices (simple or composite) used for measuring activity in PsA, highlighting their weaknesses, strengths, and disparities. We comment also on the caveats and pitfalls that are encountered in assessment of disease activity, in relation to clinical practice and research. A widely accepted index for measuring disease activity in PsA is lacking. Other parameters, mostly related to patient-reported outcomes and to novel biomarkers might be included in the future, in such indices. Key points • Disease activity in PsA is multiparametric and its assessment is challenging due to many different phenotypes. • Many different indices are currently in use of PsA disease activity assessment. • Each PsA disease activity index has specific pros and cons.
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- Chrysoula G Gialouri
- Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Rheumatology Unit, "Laiko" General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Agiou Thoma 17 str, 11527, FirstGoudi, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Rheumatology Unit, "Laiko" General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Agiou Thoma 17 str, 11527, FirstGoudi, Athens, Greece.
- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland.
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Foulquier N, Chevet B, Carvajal G, Saraux L, Devauchelle-Pensec V, Redou P, Saraux A. Towards a universal definition of disease activity score thresholds: The AS135 score (Preprint). JMIR Med Inform 2020. [DOI: 10.2196/24493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Affiliation(s)
- Vinod Chandran
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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Kerschbaumer A, Aletaha D. Targeting p19 in psoriatic arthritis: more than just another therapeutic approach? Lancet 2020; 395:1091-1093. [PMID: 32178770 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(20)30525-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Andreas Kerschbaumer
- Department of Medicine III, Division of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Medicine III, Division of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Abstract
Insights into rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have slowly evolved over the last century, but with breathtaking speed over the last 2 decades. While only aspirin and parenteral gold were available in early 20th century, the efficacy of sulfasalazine, glucocorticoids and methotrexate was established around its middle. Identification of pathogenetic pathways was slow, and until today the role of T-cells is enigmatic, while it is clear that genetics via the shared epitope and other genes as well as environmental factors including the metagenome play major roles. More clarity evolved on importance of proinflammatory cytokines, especially TNF and IL-6. The activation of osteoclasts, the culprits of bony joint damage, is amplified by the proinflammatory cytokines. The realization of TNF's central role led to the successful introduction of TNF-inhibitors and subsequently also inhibitors of other cytokines and cells as well as signal transduction. In parallel, the evolution of outcomes research has contributed importantly to RA management. At the turn to the 21st century, improvement criteria and continuous indices were created, allowing reliable therapeutic response determination, including definition of endpoints like remission. Also our understanding of the role of disease activity relative to disease pathology has increased, ultimately fostering the treat-to-target concept and recommendations and, thus, optimal outcomes for RA patients as never been seen before. Similar developments are now ultimately being introduced in the field of psoriatic arthritis. Here many of these aspects are reviewed from a very personal perspective of the author in the hopes of further helping parients with chronic forms of arthritis.
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- Josef S Smolen
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine 3, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
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Chandran V, Rahman P. Predicting therapeutic response through biomarker analysis in psoriatic arthritis, an example of precision medicine. EXPERT REVIEW OF PRECISION MEDICINE AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/23808993.2020.1724509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Vinod Chandran
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
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Elsawy NA, Helal A, El Shafei M, Mikhael NL, Aboeladl NA. Serum Interleukin 23 in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients: Relation to
disease activity, physical function and health related quality of
life. AKTUEL RHEUMATOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1059-9475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objective To assess interleukin 23 (IL-23) levels in the sera of
psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients and to determine the relationship of IL-23
with different disease activity indices, physical function and quality of life
(QoL).
Methods Fifty PsA patients and 46 matched healthy controls were included
in this study. Data including a detailed history, a thorough clinical
examination, skin severity based on the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index
(PASI), the Disease Activity index for Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA) and the
Composite Psoriatic Disease Activity Index (CPDAI) were obtained for all
patients. Physical function was assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire
Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and health-related QoL was assessed using the Short
Form Health Survey (SF-36), Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQoL) and the
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) were also assessed. Serum IL-23 levels
were measured in the studied groups.
Results The study included 23(46%) females and 27 (54%)
males with a mean age of 42.78±12.33 years. The mean serum IL-23 level
was significantly higher in PsA patients
(50.89±13.86 pg/ml) than in controls
(43.88±6.34 pg/ml) (p=0.006). There were
significant correlations between serum IL-23 levels and different grades of
DAPSA activity (p=0.007) and PASI (p=0.015). No significant
correlations could be detected between serum IL-23 levels and (HAQ-DI, DLQI,
SF-36 or PsAQoL). CPDAI and DAPSA were significantly correlated with DLQI, SF-36
and PsAQoL.
Conclusion IL-23 is a useful biomarker for identifying joint activity or
skin severity but not QoL or physical function.
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- Noha Abdelhalim Elsawy
- Physical medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty
of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Physical medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty
of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Radiodiagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University,
Alexandria, Egypt
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- Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine,
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan
University, Cairo, Egypt
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Caso F, Navarini L, Carubbi F, Picchianti-Diamanti A, Chimenti MS, Tasso M, Currado D, Ruscitti P, Ciccozzi M, Annarumma A, Laganà B, Perricone R, Afeltra A, Giacomelli R, Scarpa R, Costa L. Mediterranean diet and Psoriatic Arthritis activity: a multicenter cross-sectional study. Rheumatol Int 2019; 40:951-958. [PMID: 31605152 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-019-04458-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Diet is a modifiable factor implicated in chronic systemic inflammation, and the mediterranean dietary pattern is considered to be a healthy model in terms of morbidity and mortality. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the adherence to the mediterranean diet in patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and its impact on disease activity. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a cohort of 211 consecutive PsA patients. We evaluated PsA activity by disease activity index for PSoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA) and composite psoriatic disease activity index (CPDAI). The NCEP-ACT III criteria were used to identify subjects with MetS, and in each subject, we evaluated body mass index (BMI). A validated 14-item questionnaire for the assessment of adherence to the mediterranean diet (PREDIMED) was recorded for all the enrolled subjects. Patients showed a median age of 55 (48-62) and disease duration was 76 (36-120) months. 27.01% of patients were classified as having MetS. The median of the mediterranean diet score (MDS) was 7 (6-9). A moderate adherence to mediterranean diet was found in 66.35% of the entire cohort; 15.64% and 18.01% of the patients showed low- and high adherence to the dietary pattern, respectively. We found a negative association between DAPSA and adherence to mediterranean diet (B = - 3.291; 95% CI - 5.884 to - 0.698). DAPSA was positively associated with BMI (B = 0.332; 95% CI 0.047-0.618) and HAQ ( B = 2.176; 95% CI 0.984-3.368). Results from our study evidenced that in PsA patients, higher levels of disease activity as measured by DAPSA correlated with low adherence to mediterranean diet, suggesting potential benefit of antinflammatory properties of this dietary pattern.
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- Francesco Caso
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University Federico II of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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- Unit of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University Federico II of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Laboratory Science, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University Federico II of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University Federico II of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University Federico II of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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