Long-Term Impact of Treat-to-Target Urate-Lowering Therapy on Ultrasound-Detected Crystal Depositions and Clinical Outcomes: Insights from the 5-Year NOR-Gout Study
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Long-Term Impact of Treat-to-Target Urate-Lowering Therapy on Ultrasound-Detected Crystal Depositions and Clinical Outcomes: Insights from the 5-Year NOR-Gout Study

The 5-year NOR-Gout study demonstrates that sustained low serum urate via treat-to-target therapy leads to dissolution of crystal deposits, reduced flares, and increased remission rates, highlighting the clinical value of long-term urate control in gout management.
UPsA Ultrasound Scores Bring Quantitative Activity and Damage Assessment to Psoriatic Arthritis — Feasible, Responsive Tools from a Multicentre Italian Study
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UPsA Ultrasound Scores Bring Quantitative Activity and Damage Assessment to Psoriatic Arthritis — Feasible, Responsive Tools from a Multicentre Italian Study

The UPsA activity and damage ultrasound scores (and a simplified sUPsA) were developed and internally validated in 312 PsA patients; they correlate moderately with clinical measures, are responsive to change (SRM overall 0.63; 1.03 in MDA achievers), and may improve objective monitoring of PsA.