Ab1114 musculoskeletal Ultrasound Baseline Assessment Improves the Response to Apremilast in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis: Results From a Multicenter Study
Abstract:BackgroundPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease characterized by different phenotypes in terms of joint involvement. Apremilast, PDE4 competitive inhibitor, has been introduced in the treatment of adult psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with moderate disease activity. Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MUS) is useful in the assessment of disease, treatment response and follow up in PsA patients. Choosing an effective and safe treatment over time is an increasingly urgent goal given the greater availa… Show more
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