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From BiTE to TriTE: Progress of T-cell Engagers in RMDs
At EULAR 2026 in London, T-cell engagers drew attention as a strategy to achieve deep B-cell depletion and drug-free remission in refractory RMDs. BiTEs offer off-the-shelf availability, reversible toxicity from short https://t.co/jjXrf9tcaA
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How many CAR-T’s do we need to test drive?
There were 93 abstracts with CAR-T in title at #EULAR2026! Additionally, there was an excellent review (WIN) by Dr. Hector Chinoy. We know lots but have more questions.
https://t.co/dGpfffaubX https://t.co/3MS1ZjQExj
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Single center study of 102 pts starting JAK inhibitor (72% >50yrs; 77% RA) shows only 27.5% received at least one RZV vaccination dose (Shingrix) & only 3 recv RZV within 30 daysof a JAK inhibitor. ????? (I vaccinate everyone going on a JAKi w/ Shingrix - don't you?) https://t.co/7HUqGGBeJ8
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MTX: SC vs Oral? Metanalysis of 9 RCTs, 974 RA pts. Compared w/ oral, SC MTX signif. incr odds of ACR20 (RR=1.15), ACR50 (RR=1.14) & reduced GI adverse events (RR=0.58), diarrhea (RR=0.42): BUT no difference in ACR70, DAS28-ESR, bioavailability AUC, or other AE https://t.co/54xVnerRuS
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EULAR26 Insights into Gout and Obesity
EurekAlert!
New EULAR 2026 data show continued treat-to-target ULT beats a discontinuation strategy for maintaining gout remission (79.2% vs. 62.9% flare-free), though many who stopped still stayed flare-free. A companion study links gout and rheumatoid arthritis to distinct, adverse body fat patterns tied to higher diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
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CAR-T Cell Therapies at EULAR 2026
EurekAlert!
In an oral abstract presentation on Wednesday 3rd June, Fredrik Albach presented results for mivocabtagene autoleucel – an autologous, fully human CD19-directed CAR-T cell therapy – from Phase 1 of the prospective, open-label COMPARE trial in six patients with anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)-positive, treatment-refractory active rheumatoid arthritis.
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Missed a session at EULAR 2026?
No problem.
The RheumNow Faculty Reporter team was on the ground covering the studies, debates, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of rheumatology. From JAK safety and CAR-T therapies to advances in lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and ILD, https://t.co/cKmhq8mAIf
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Late-breaking abstracts presented at EULAR addressed a wide range of clinical concerns and suggested that patients and clinicians have much to look forward to in coming months and years.
https://t.co/m04h8eI3ZM https://t.co/HOQNA5gc6k
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EULAR 2026 Recommendations on PMR, GCA, and Takayasu Arteritis
On the final day of EULAR, Mukhtyar et al (on behalf of a large international task force) presented the updated EULAR recommendations for management of PMR, GCA, and TAK. There were 5 overarching principles and 12 https://t.co/kpykylEbsr
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The North American Expert Consensus on ASCVD Screening in Lupus Nephritis
Drs. Sheila Reyes and Shivani Garg discuss abstract OP094, presented in London at the EULAR 2026 Congress
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Usual testing for SSA (Ro) pos. in Sjogrens identifies both Ro52 + Ro60 Abs, found in 70% of SjD. Pts who are double pos (Ro52+Ro60) have more severe dz, more Bcell activity. Ro60+ have milder dz; Recent report shows SjD pts have Ro60-specific CD4 T cells, activating Bcells https://t.co/SqoLICHOkS
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Prevalence of GI involvement in dermatomyositis (DM) was assessed in 2 cohorts (n = 167). Severe GI involvement seen in 18% NXP2+ & 6% MDA5+; more common w/ NXP2 than other DM (HR 8.85). NXP2 w/ severe GI dz were younger, facial edema @dx w/ both skin & muscle dz activity. https://t.co/5kNvAkTLc0
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A Disease Seeking Its Identity: Peripheral SpA, PsA, and the SPARTACUS Evidence
For years, peripheral spondyloarthritis has been managed with a cautious, stepwise approach: start with NSAIDs, escalate to conventional synthetic DMARDs, and only reach for biologics when everything else fails. The SPARTACUS trial, presented at EULAR 2026 in London, challenges that paradigm head-on. The results make a compelling case for rethinking when, not just whether, to deploy TNF inhibitors.
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EULAR 2026: Updated Recommendations for Vaccination in Patients with Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
This update includes new pandemic era evidence, recombinant zoster vaccine data, and new perspectives on vaccination in patients taking novel immunosuppressants. Five overarching principles and 10 vaccine recommendations follow.
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Genicular artery embolization (GAE) in knee OA? Multiple open label studies & metanalyses suggest a clear pain benefit; BUT 3 sham-controlled RCTs have not demonstrated a statistically significant benefit over placebo. GAE is not addressed by ACR or EULAR guidelines. https://t.co/4JPm7gzCue
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From Cytokine Endotypes to Clinical Reality in Still’s Disease
Recent EULAR 2026 data highlight a paradigm shift in Still’s disease from syndromic management to biologically informed precision therapy.
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Increased VTE Risk with Baricitinib
The RA-BRIDGE and RA-BRANCH studies were presented as a late-breaking abstract at EULAR 2026 (LB0009). This was the pooled results from two large FDA post-marketing commitment safety trials — RA-BRIDGE (global) and RA-BRANCH (US-only) — https://t.co/5cQ829x77u
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Induction of Cure in Early Arthritis treated early DMARD-naïve Undiff. Arthritis (≥2 joints) w/ NSAIDs (29), MTX 15-25/wk (28), or baricitinib 4 mg/d (28) x 3 mos. Entry DAS ~ 2.4 w/ 2-3 SJC, <17%CCP+. @3 mos Bari > NSAID (DAS−0.52;p=0.01) = MTX (−0.39, p=0.09).@1yr MTX DAS https://t.co/1kKjginhKM
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Late-Breaking Studies at EULAR 2026
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Late-breaking abstracts presented at the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology's (EULAR) annual meeting, held here last week, addressed a wide range of clinical concerns and suggested that patients and clinicians have much to look forward to in coming months and years.
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Dr. Merola presenting the results from TOGETHER‑PsA, a phase 3b trial evaluating the concomitant use of an IL‑17A antagonist and an incretin receptor agonist in adults with psoriatic arthritis and overweight or obesity.
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