Stay up to date on the latest advances in giant cell arteritis (GCA) management with this Fireside Chat episode featuring expert insights from Naomi Amudala, NP, and Dr. Peter Merkel. Hosted by Amanda Mixon, PA-C, this discussion breaks down the two-year SELECT-GCA trial data, highlighting the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib as a steroid-sparing therapy in patients with GCA. Learn how long-term outcomes impact clinical decision-making, including strategies for sustained remission, glucocorticoid tapering, relapse prevention, and real-world patient management. This episode is designed for rheumatology advanced practice providers and clinicians seeking to better interpret clinical trial data and apply it in practice, with a focus on balancing treatment benefits, safety considerations, and patient-specific risk factors. Explore key takeaways on JAK inhibitors, long-term disease control, and evolving therapeutic approaches in vasculitis care.

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