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JAK Inhibitor Potential in Systemic Sclerosis-Associated ILD
The occurrence of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in Systemic sclerosis portends serious morbid and mortal outcomes for those affected. This review examines the available clinical literature on the potential benefits and outcomes of JAK inhibitor use in SSc=ILD.
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AutoAb analysis of 140 systemic sclerosis shows low sensitivity (<33%), high specificity (>88%). Scl-70+ signif assoc w sine scleroderma, digital ulcers, Raynauds as 1st onset sign. SSc-ILD more common Scl-70 and PAH with CENP A/B Abs https://t.co/ZQksWVauMZ https://t.co/RKSWOItdxu
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AutoAb analysis of 140 systemic sclerosis shows low sensitivity (<33%), high specificity (>88%). Scl-70+ signif assoc w sine scleroderma, digital ulcers, Raynauds as 1st onset sign. SSc-ILD more common Scl-70 and PAH with CENP A/B Abs https://t.co/1zvkte4drJ https://t.co/FaSmshUvhY
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Remibrutinib in Sjogren's Syndrome
Dr. Michael Putman reports on abstract 1113 presented at ACR22. Abstract 1113: Remibrutinib (LOU064) in Sjögren’s Syndrome: Safety and Efficacy Results from a 24‑Week Placebo-controlled Proof-of-Concept Study
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Drugs causing Scleroderma (DASSc) - Anticancer rx made up 42% DASSc & 62.3% case reports. Included: taxane-based agents, bleomycin, vinblastine, imatinib, dacarbazine, pembrolizumab pemetrexed; also HRT romiplostim & eculizumab https://t.co/jPNIuaYdnJ https://t.co/efZG5kG2Yd
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2 open-label reports of JAK inhibitors in Systemic sclerosis (SSc) - 59 SSc pts: significant decr in mRSS in 88%. 28/29 w/ ILD had no progression. Overall responses better in treatment naïve SSc patients. 20% had side-effects. More studies needed https://t.co/zjxZtTFnlS https://t.co/XTwip2wv1n
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Rituximab Efficacy in Systemic Sclerosis
The DESIRES trial studied rituximab (RTX) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and showed clinically significant improvement in skin and lung outcomes after a subsequent 24-week open-label extension phase.
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Nailfold Capillaroscopy doesnt have to be expensive: use handheld Carson Microbrite (~$10) 10x or 20 x handheld microscope (w/ KY gel) to evaluate #Raynauds #scleroderma https://t.co/aJ6K6JeVCp https://t.co/0aUBnqxhic https://t.co/54s66sWvyv #RWCS2022
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3388 pts in J Hopkins Scleroderma study found 29% w/ calcinosis (13.5% these w/ heavy burden calcinosis/HBC). Calcinosis assoc w/ diffuse SSc, disease severity (PH, ILD, CVD, GI, renal crisis, myopathy)(OR 2.9- 6.9) & PM/Scl Abs (OR 17.31) https://t.co/VsRDg5Utik https://t.co/AMqHUveJ6e
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3388 pts in J Hopkins Scleroderma study found 29% w/ calcinosis (13.5% these w/ heavy burden calcinosis/HBC). Calcinosis assoc w/ diffuse SSc, disease severity (PH, ILD, CVD, GI, renal crisis, myopathy)(OR 2.9- 6.9) & PM/Scl Abs (OR 17.31) https://t.co/ksdPcH9W0O https://t.co/OvI9wytf5H
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Comparison of 227 Systemic Sclerosis pts w/ & without ILD shows SSc-ILD to have more muscle Dz [OR 2.55], LVDD [OR 2.36], PAH [OR 9.13], dcSSc [OR 2.86], PLR [OR 1.005], elevated KL-6 [OR 2.03], and anti-Scl-70 [OR 3.1]. https://t.co/Pzx9N5rPcF https://t.co/F8mBQ1u5iL
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#ACR22 Highlights. ILD in CTDs #rituximab = #cyclophoshamide at 6 mo for CTD ILD & ritux better on skin score in #scleroderma RECITAL RCT abst0003 but #pirfenidone added to #MMF not better than MMF alone in SLSIII RCT—ILD w #SSc abst#520 vs in SENCIS #nintedanib is + @RheumNow
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☝️Treatment is the 3rd reason why we need to order a BL HRCT in pts with ILD; "We can't treat SSc-ILD if we are not able to detect SSc-ILD" - Dr. Elana Bernstein
#ACR @RheumNow #rheumatology https://t.co/ooZVSbt3Xf
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Ab1672 #ACR22 SSc on Women's Health
100 pts - 75% lSSc
59% sexuality aff by SSc (vag dryness 67%, dig ulcers 37%, GI 37%, dyspnea 20%)
48 pts dx during repro ys - 73% never discuss contraception, 30% didn't reach family plan
22 pt - 43 pregn, 33 birth: C-sxn, low bth wt
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Mihai et al. Immunosuppressive treatment in SSc assoc lower GI symptom score. @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#2174 https://t.co/Y1gyRe8ron https://t.co/tz9cIESzqo
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Quinlivan et al. GORD in SSc. Common - 94%. GORD treatment assoc improved survival HR 0.58. No assoc with ILD development/severity/progression but GORD treatment assoc improved survival in ILD HR 0.5. If PPI+H2 HR 0.33 . @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#2159 https://t.co/zk718ziFGJ https://t.co/WctfOr9qyf
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DAVIX is a promising surrogate outcome measure of vascular disease in SSc. Questions around cost and access remain. Abs 1541 #ACR22 @RheumNow https://t.co/KJgtcG5ah8 https://t.co/NsK7b8fQFt
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@RheumNow interview with Dr. Lauren Smith on race differences in MMF responses in systemic sclerosis at #ACR22
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Goldman et al. RTX, TCZ in SSc ILD. 129 patients, 87 RTX, 32 TCZ, 10 both. Median changes in %FVC and %DLCO pre-and post-treatment were +0.35% and -0.8% for rituximab and -0.9% and +0.2% for tocilizumab. Majority stable/improved @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1520 https://t.co/ydY5FGEYnQ https://t.co/O9QD7nkjdZ
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Hoffmann-Vold et al. SSc ILD frequently progresses even in long-standing SSc. Not just a disease of early SSc! @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1536 https://t.co/nKiY2xFxfk https://t.co/W7SDm6QFpQ
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