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A prospective cohort study suggests the presence of antidrug antibodies may be associated with bDMARDs nonresponse in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Should we be monitoring ADAbs (especially in nonresponders)?
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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com. How good (or not) are rheumatologists and what to do about MTX nodulosis?
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The original randomized controlled, prospective MAINRITSAN study of 115 patients (87 with granulomatosis with polyangiitis, 23 with microscopic polyangiitis, and 5 with renal-limited ANCA-associated vasculitis [AAV]) demonstrated superiority of rituximab (RTX) over azathioprine (AZA) for maintenance of remission at 22 months in ANCA-associated vasculitis patients after CYC remission induction.
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@DrCassySims noted if pts get accidentally pregnant on Methotrexate, stop med and give high dose folic acid 5 mg/d and alert high risk OB/MFM #RNL2024 @RheumNow #ReproductiveRheum https://t.co/DFiwaTiHVf
Richard Conway
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Rheumatology drugs in pregnancy. Just missing leflunomide in that big no no section @DrCassySims @RheumNow #RNL2024 https://t.co/ZPtTGRqPki
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Alopecia aerate and JAK
Bruce Strober
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Allosteric versus active site inhibition by JAK.
Never understood this better.
Thanks to Bruce Strober.
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JAK toxicity of interest.
Eric Ruderman
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Do you check CPK on patients who are on JAK inhibitors? #RNL2024 @rheumnow
Dr. Rachel Tate
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Clinical pearl!
Dr. Winthrop holds JAKi for one week after vaccination.
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Dr. Strober's JAKi in dermatology takeaways!
- Consider this for AD
- Dose matters in terms of both efficacy and toxicity
- Consider combination tx
- Topical JAKi option for vitiligo, especially head and neck involvement (harder in hands and other areas)
#RNL2024 @RheumNow https://t.co/ZrPfpUF4Hz
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JAKi toxicities of interest:
- Zoster
- Safety: VTE, MACE, Malignancies
- Lab abnormalities including CK, LFT, creatinine, and lipid elevations and cytopenias.
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đâEighty percent of drugs withdrawn from the market pose greater risk for women.â â Dr. Eder #RNL2024 @rheumnow #genderDifferences https://t.co/RZrIdvecbY
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Welcome to the "FDA-approved" team Bimekizumab. Dr. Armstrong shows MOA of IL17a and IL17f dual inhibition, and the important PASI scores showing 2/3 of pts clear by week 16. @RheumNow #RNL2024 @_AprilArmstrong https://t.co/KiTcVsGzpD
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Meta-analysis of 35 RCTs (>20K pts) with inflammatory skin disorders shows that w/ short-term (<5 mos) use JAK inhibitors do not significantly increase risk of all-cause mortality (OR, 0.83; 0.44-1.57), MACE, or VTE (OR, 0.52; 0.26-1.04). https://t.co/zBlcZ02QqQ https://t.co/cXjswVS9lF
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Rituximab Efficacy in MAINRITSAN Long-Term Studies
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You can still attend RheumNow Live!
Below is a preview of one of our "STEP" talks - by Mike Putman, MD, who brings his vast knowledge to the forefront, shedding light on Myths & Mistakes on ANCA-Associated Vasculitis.
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Japanese retrospective study compared RA pts on JAK inhib vs bDMARDs (n=62 ea) having orthopedic surgery; JAKi- pts had more postoperative flares (29% v 12%, P=.01), esp if JAKi held >11d (p.04). No diff in other postop complications https://t.co/NVY1Oajdve https://t.co/fwc9KWYZ9l
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Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation is possible w/ immunosuppression- most (>10%) w/ w/ Rituximab & stem cell transplants. If HBsAg positive, pts should recv anti-viral prophylaxis; HBsAgâ individuals should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis https://t.co/7JKorgWbYr https://t.co/RdW65u5KDR
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QD Clinic - Suspend MTX How Long?
Pregnancy and MTX - how long do you have to be off?
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