Dr. Vanessa Quick joins Dr. Ernest Choy to discuss her recent article on the impact of qwTCZ cessation on GCA patients.

Looking at relapse rates and key risk factors, this discussion highlights the need for improving access to care and treatment for GCA patients, including increasing disease awareness, faster referral to specialised care, better access to diagnostic tools, and a multidisciplinary approach to managing this condition.

You can read this article [https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead604] in Rheumatology.

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Peter Boyd and Ingrid de Groot join Dr. Latika Gupta to explore the value of patient involvement in Rheumatology research. Reflecting on their lived experience, Peter and Ingrid discuss their proudest moments, and identify areas in the patient and physician partnership that they hope to improve in the future.

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Recorded at #BSR24, Richard P Beesley joins Dr Ai Lyn Tan to discuss his recent article, which measured the level of community awareness in the UK that children and young people can develop arthritis.

Listen now to hear about what you can do to help raise awareness of childhood arthritis, and why this is so important.

You can read this article [https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkad099] in Rheumatology Advances in Practice.

Keywords: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, arthritis, awareness, communication

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In this fascinating episode recorded at #BSR24, Dr Melanie Sloan joins Prof Ernest Choy to discuss the latest results from the INSPIRE study, which seeks to understand neuropsychiatric symptom prevalence and impact in people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs).

Dr Melanie Sloan is a researcher in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on improving patient-clinician relationships, as well as trialling interventions for patients with SARDs.

Want to find out more about Melanie’s research? Here’s your further reading list:

1. Prevalence and identification of neuropsychiatric symptoms in SARDs
2. Neuropsychiatric symptoms in lupus
3. Attribution of neuropsychiatric symptoms and prioritisation of evidence in lupus
4. Prodromal neuropsychiatric symptoms in lupus

Keywords: autoimmune diseases, lupus, rheumatology, nightmares, daymares, mental health, psychosis, communication.

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Dr Jason E Liebowitz joins Dr Marwan Bukhari to discuss the metaverse and how the field of rheumatology can utilise virtual and augmented reality to improve the lives of patients.

Listen now to hear about the current technological developments and what this means for future clinical practice!

You can read this article [https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead534] in Rheumatology.

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Professor Doron Rimar joins Dr Cristiana Sieiro Santos to discuss their article, which retrospectively compares the outcomes of SSc patients who underwent AHSCT to patients who met the eligibility criteria for AHSCT but received upfront combination therapy with MMF and rituximab.

Listen now to hear the findings and what this means for future clinical practice!

You can read this article [https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead457] in Rheumatology.

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What is the leaky pipeline and how do we address it? Prof Christina Duftner (University of Innsbruck) and Prof Isabella Grabner (Vienna University of Economics and Business) join Dr Latika Gupta to discuss the diminishing proportion of women in higher ranking and leadership roles within rheumatology.

Want to read more? Here's your further reading list:
1. Read Christina and Isabella's full paper
2. Read Latika's work on the gender gap in journal Editorial Boards

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We're delighted to announce Prof Ernest Choy (University of Cardiff) as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology. In this episode, recorded at ACR23, Ernest tells us about his plans for the journal and the type of research he's keen to see.

Ernest will take the reins from Dr Marwan Bukhari (Royal Lancaster Infirmary), who finishes his highly productive term as Editor-in-Chief in February 2024.

Want to discuss a potential article? Email editorial@rheumatology.org.uk.

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