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Abstract
Purpose of review: This review aims to explore the emerging concept of difficult-to-treat axial spondyloarthritis (D2T-axSpA), including its definitions, clinical challenges, and management strategies. The objective, as presented at the SPARTAN 2024 Annual Meeting, is to delineate the evolving framework for identifying and addressing D2T-axSpA, with a focus on inflammatory and non-inflammatory mechanisms of treatment failure and the implications for clinical practice.
Recent findings: Studies have highlighted a prevalence of D2T-axSpA ranging from 19.5 to 28.3% in real-world cohorts, with associated risk factors including peripheral arthritis, comorbidities, and female gender. Recent advances include the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society's (ASAS) preliminary definition of "difficult-to-manage axSpA" (D2M-axSpA), which encompasses treatment-refractory cases and broader management challenges and `treatment refractory axSpA´ where objective evidence of ongoing inflammation is mandatory. D2T-axSpA presents significant challenges due to persistent disease activity and the interplay of inflammatory and non-inflammatory drivers. The emerging definitions and research into personalized treatment strategies promise to refine clinical management. Future directions emphasize biomarker-driven precision medicine, novel therapeutic combinations, and holistic care models to improve outcomes in this complex patient population.
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This journal aims to review the most important, recently published research in the field of rheumatology. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care and prevention of rheumatologic conditions.
We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas such as the many forms of arthritis, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also occasionally provided.