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IV Secukinumab for AxSpa

Eric Dein, MD

The FDA recently announced approval for intravenous secukinumab (Cosentyx) for adults with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic spondylitis. Data for this new approval will be presented at ACR Convergence on November 14th by Dr. Atul Deodhar.

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Bimekizumab is Coming… in Third Place

Michael Putman, MD, MSCI

Of the many exciting advancements for patients with psoriatic arthritis at ACR Convergence, one upcoming therapy stood out: the dual IL-17A/F inhibitor bimekizumab. Nearly two dozen bimekizumab abstracts will be featured at this year’s meeting and it recently received authorization in Europe and the U.S. for psoriasis. That makes this the year I plan to figure out where this drug will be useful for my patients with PsA. 

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Late Should Not Be Less (11.3.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and regulatory approvals from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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Methotrexate in OA (10.20.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush discusses the news, journal articles and regulatory actions. This week we discuss JAKne, DLE and SLE and more.

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FDA Approves Bimekizumab for Plaque Psoriasis

Jack Cush, MD

UCB announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx)) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who needing systemic therapy or phototherapy.

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Sleep Apnea Smart Watches (10.13.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and regulatory approvals from this past week on RheumNow.com.

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FDA Approves IV Secukinumab

Jack Cush, MD

On Oct. 6, 2023, Novartis announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an intravenous (IV) formulation of secukinumab (Cosentyx) for use in treating adults with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

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Sustained Efficacy of Bimekizumab in Psoriatic Arthritis

Jack Cush, MD

BE OPTIMAL trial tested the benefits of a dual IL-17 A/F inhibitor, bimekizumab (BKZ), in patients with active psoriatic arthritis and showed superior efficacy over placebo, that was sustained beyond the primary endpoint, from week 16 to 52. 

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Another day, another bimekizumab (IL17i) study Across 2 trials, improved PsA specific QOL ("PsAID") metrics Nice to see focus on PROs & I always love a good spidergram @RheumNow #ACR23 Absr2249 https://t.co/dsLXstPzt2
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Later today at #ACR23 at 4pm See Ab#2545 on IV secukinumab for AxSpA Read about it now on @RheumNow: https://t.co/s9IinpVxgR

Eric Dein  ( View Tweet)

TNF AND IL17 was equally effective in Axial SpA! #ACR23 #Reviewcourse https://t.co/oofQkvsJ3f
Nouf Al hemmadi  ( View Tweet)
#ACR23 IV secukinumab vs placebo at 52 Weeks @RheumNow https://t.co/4zQa37tN4l
Dellal  ( View Tweet)
Phase 3 Study of IV Secukinumab for treatment of PsA - efficacious and safety profile similar to Subq version ~60% ACR 50 response maintained at week 52 2nd responses of MDA, PASI90, enthesitis, dactylitis resolution met @RheumNow #ACR23 Abs#0776 https://t.co/jikWd4fnGm
Robert B Chao, MD  ( View Tweet)
Long term safety data for bimekizumab (IL17i) in Psa & axSpA Overall as expected; increased infections (esp fungal/candida) & hepatic events No new signals... uveitis flares is interesting Need H2H of IL17's! IXE vs SEC vs BIM @RheumNow #ACR23 Abstr 0511 https://t.co/pBqly2JylA
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Year in Review: Dr. P Seo Novel PsA therapy on the horizon: ⭐️Bimekizumab ➡️ Anti-IL17A, ANti-IL17F ab 🚩BE COMPLETE ➡️ TNFi failures ➡️Phase III, 400 pts, bimekizumab, PBO ➡️ Wk 16: improvements in joint and skin #ACR23 @RheumNow

Meral K. El Ramahi, MD MeralElRamahiMD ( View Tweet)

Year in Review: Dr. P Seo Novel PsA therapy on the horizon: ⭐️Bimekizumab ➡️ Anti-IL17A, ANti-IL17F ab 🚩BE OPTIMAL ➡️ tx-naive ➡️Phase III, 852 pts, bimekizumab, PBO, ADA ➡️ Wk 16: same as ADA for joints, BETTER FOR SKIN #ACR23 @RheumNow

Meral K. El Ramahi, MD MeralElRamahiMD ( View Tweet)

#ACR23 Abs #0505 found use of IL-17 inhibitors and oral DMARD alone were associated with a decreased likelihood of achieving MDA in PsA. Small sample size, but interesting finding nonetheless. https://t.co/CAZGykwxRT @rheumnow https://t.co/8ptF8aTIFu
Dr. Rachel Tate  ( View Tweet)
Bimekizumab (Bimelex), a dual IL-17A/F inhibitor, is FDA approved for u Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis https://t.co/IeobNWcM94 https://t.co/OMbhVwFCCt

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
FDA Approves IV Secukinumab On 10/6/23, Novartis announced the FDA approved an IV formulation of secukinumab (Cosentyx) for use in treating adults with PsA, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) https://t.co/zv7b98ZUjS https://t.co/1rXjYIbLpw

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Sustained Efficacy of Bimekizumab in PsA BE OPTIMAL trial tested the benefits of a dual IL-17 A/F inhibitor, BKZ, in patients with active PsA and showed superior efficacy over placebo, that was sustained beyond the primary endpoint, from week 16 to 52. https://t.co/JQ53JV0dvv https://t.co/RQoIXsVnOr

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