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EULAR 2024 Rheumatology Roundup (6.21.2024)

d Jack Cush, MD

Drs. Artie Kavanaugh and Jack Cush discuss highlights from the EULAR 2024 meeting in Vienna

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The path to new technologies in rheumatology must be beset with caution

d David Liew, FRACP

As we have incorporated technology into our workflows, and consequently saved lives and suffering, we have balanced our excitement about progress with proof that incremental advances can truly deliver benefit. it is easy to let promise carry our caution away - and while most of the time such advances come in a vetted package, which we can consume without concern, conference abstracts come raw. This is the necessary ingredient to a platform which allows for bold ideas and innovation, but for that reason it is not such a curated space. At EULAR 2024, we saw the usual mix of bright, raw ideas on the poster floor emblematic of this paradigm.

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Camels and psoriatic arthritis - a new treatment link https://t.co/0SQt3UPmKu https://t.co/zvwH9iYtxX

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EULAR 2024 – Day 4 Report The final day of EULAR 2024 was rich in posters, Late-breaking oral presentations and EULAR updates and recommendations. Below is a synopsis of the half-day's action. https://t.co/1lQcu1beOm https://t.co/QHMcFzaG48

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We've Got to Talk about CAR T cells Dr. Yuz Yusof discusses abstract OP0017 presented at the Eular 2024 meeting in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/mrr5MWxeJz https://t.co/0FMLaAxaWV

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Select your GCA Therapy Dr. David Liew discusses LBA0001 presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/TPBeU7KaEq https://t.co/09uEzM3Kkd

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Predicting Palindromic Prognosis Dr. David Liew discusses abstract OP0127 at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/Nc0XymI24l https://t.co/69qdLh63ct

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Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica Update Dr. Janet Pope discusses abstracts LBA0001, OP0233, OP0261 and POS0280 at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/0V9Sle0GMU https://t.co/ixeT8L562C

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Potential of Radiomics to Predict TNF Therapy Outcomes in axSpA Dr. Bella Mehta interviews Dr. Vincenzo Venerito about abstract POS0236 at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/mv9DeZ9cez https://t.co/1OpT3MomO8

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Update on low-dose glucocorticoids in SLE GC have been the mainstay of treatment in SLE for nearly 75 yrs. GC induce anti-inflammatory effects, quickly relieve symptoms, and reduce mortality in life-threatening flares through various actions. https://t.co/uEtWftvwEz https://t.co/nJlpELMj5W

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Achieving drug-free remission in axSpA In early axSpA, over 60% achieved sustained inactive disease. Male, non-smokers, low BASDAI scores had higher remission rates. Drug-free remission remains challenging. https://t.co/Yv8a8C1hc9 https://t.co/JaYvfGry4P

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POS0509 looks at time to diagnosis and #comorbidity burden in #axSpa Retrospective study in French THIN database Diagnostic delay remains common Increased number of MSK & non-MSK manifestations & #comorbidities over time vs 1st presentation of back pain #EULAR2024 @DrMiniDey https://t.co/egwDL1XjSw
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#EULAR2024 LBA0009 Phase 3 Open label H2H RCT of Ixekizumab vs in jPsA & enthesitis-related arthritis showed similar ACR30 response rates at Wk16 (IXE=89%; ADA=95%). Open label and long-term follow up for IXE is ongoing to assess for sustainment @Yuz6Yusof https://t.co/eSqOkBGBK2
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Proportion of ILD patients on IS drugs has massively increased over time! Also good to see practices are changing & MTX is slowly creeping in Anna Maria Hoffmann-Vold, ILD management session #EULAR2024 @AurelieRheumo https://t.co/npa8O7g7l8
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PMR has distinct patterns on MRI shoulder, possibly helping Dx. #EULAR2024 OP0248 @drdavidliew also @bmj_rmdopen https://t.co/0J3xUmb9yt where they say: "Similar to our prior findings... the target of inflammation in PMR is the outer covering of a tendon, the peritendineum" https://t.co/AzWkg3z2vR

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How good are we at picking up depression in RA patients? In this Polish registry: - 1.8% had depression diagnosis - 21% had low mood on HAQ & depression has real correlates with disease activity. Plenty to think about with truly holistic RA care! #EULAR2024 POS1045 @drdavidliew https://t.co/ArfqHCKxhz
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Choices in GCA https://t.co/e994wGiUwb https://t.co/psr9NV0OA6

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Difficult-to-treat RA: are we any closer to predicting who is at risk? 4 years ago EULAR published its definition of D2T RA. This marked a formal recognition of patients who, despite the advances in pharmacological therapy for RA, remain symptomatic. https://t.co/kQJeUiRNtY https://t.co/xJEVihBMfm

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EULAR 2024 – Day 3 Report We are sharing a few of our favorite abstracts and presentations from today, day 3 in Vienna. https://t.co/XgceAQFVQC https://t.co/80jrjv6Awn

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PsA Treatment: is Earlier Better? Dr. Aurelie Najm discusses abstract OP0184, presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/l2M19PwhzP https://t.co/f3TGBVszU4

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