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BSR Guideline for Psoriatic Arthritis - 2022 Update

Jack Cush, MD

The British Society of Rheumatology has published their updated 2022 recommendations for the use of biologics and targeted synthetic treatments in patients with psoriatic arthritis. These guidelines follow initial treatment with a single conventional systemic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, typically methotrexate typically. They noted that up to 50% of people with PsA require biologic or targeted synthetic (b/ts)DMARD therapy. 

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Emerging Therapeutics for Lupus

Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.

Impressive data on novel treatment for SLE were presented at the EULAR22 Congress. A disease that is difficult to study due to its pleomorphic presentation, unpredictable disease course, and high mortality rates, SLE is considered the dragon of all autoimmune diseases. Here are highlights of four exciting abstracts presented at the meeting with emerging therapeutics designed to slay the beast. 

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EULAR 2022 – Day 4 Report

Jack Cush, MD

Bags are packed, ready to go, but wait there’s more abstracts to show.



The big news today were the “late breaking” abstracts. This is usually a favorite session of many as this is where the newest of study data often is showcased. 

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Update on Axial SpA at EULAR 2022

Antoni Chan, MD, PhD

This year at EULAR 2022, there were important and interesting topics in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). These are my picks of abstracts from the conference.

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Malignancy risk on b/tsDMARDs in patients with prior malignancy history

Eric Dein, MD

For autoimmune patients with a history of malignancy, the initiation of biologic or targeted synthetic disease modifying agents (bDMARD/tsDMARDs) may provoke concern.

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Key Psoriatic Arthritis topics and updates at EULAR 2022

Antoni Chan, MD, PhD

At EULAR 2022, I have been looking at topics and presentations in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).  Here are my top picks from this year's meeting.

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EULAR 2022 – Day 3 Report

Jack Cush, MD

By now, those of us attending the meeting know how to find a free coffee or sprite, have found comfortable meeting nooks and know our way around! PAnd congrats to you virtual Rheums for mastering the multi-screen, multitask simultaneous consumption posters, tweets and oral abstract presentations.

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#ClinicalPearl Oral Surveillance chance of having a MACE was highest....you guessed it, in those with past MACE events. Some CV risks have different risks ex HTN May have less risk vs high cholesterol @RheumNow @eular_org #EULAR2022 POS0237 https://t.co/kTn4rxMlej
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
In bDMARD-naive patients with PsA, the 24 week efficacy and safety of BKZ in BE OPTIMAL LB0001 by McInnes et al. At Week 16 ACR50 44% BKZ, 10% PBO, ADA 46%. PASI 90 at Week 16, 62% BKZ, PBO 3%, ADA 41% and benefit continued to Week 24 #EULAR2022 @RheumNow https://t.co/LRZoxzM57J
Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Rituximab/belimumab patients & COVID vaccination response: may have had average antibody response but there’s still the cellular response to consider too! Not as bad. Still caution++, but when ritux really needed we’ll find a way despite COVID from roundup #EULAR2022 @RheumNow https://t.co/zFr6QI9TOG
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Upadacitinib effective in treatment of ankylosing spondylitis pts refractory to biologic tx - phase 3 trial Primary endpoint (ASAS40) and secondary endpoints met No malignancy, MACE, VTE, death @RheumNow #EULAR2022 ABST#POS0306 https://t.co/UL4hUJ0rQV
Robert B Chao, MD doctorRBC ( View Tweet)
Sreekanth et al. 2 studies re holding MTX after both doses vs only 2nd dose of AZ COVID vaccine. Either holding strategy increased ab titres. Only holding 2nd non-inferior to holding both with decreased flares @RheumNow #EULAR2022 LB0003 https://t.co/aCOEdXp4ol https://t.co/XAZyBojryK

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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2022 LB003: W/d MTX w COVID vax MIVAC 1: hold MTX both vax vs continuing MIVAC 2: hold after 2nd dose only vs continuing ⭐️MTX hold: improved Ab titers, no diff in MIVAC1/2 ⭐️Higher reported flare for holding with both doses (36%) vs just 2nd dose (12%) @Rheumnow

Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)

#LB0002 #EULAR2022 An interesting study design looking at flare rate following withdrawal of drug after WK12. Phase 3 RCT of Baricitinib in paediatric JIA showed 76% met ACR30 at WK12. The Double-blind withdrawal showed less patients on Bari flared vs PBO (17% vs 51%) @RheumNow https://t.co/T0mSDkoHJo
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
Please see my short video on Promising Safety Outlook for Rituximab and Baricitinib in Vaccinated Patients #EULAR2022 @RheumNow https://t.co/bqzdWIzoOg

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Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)

Adami et al Real world fracture prevention with osteoporosis meds. 30% lower risk with bisphosphonate, 60% denosumab, 90% teriparatide. Bisphosphonates only showed effect after 1 year. Not sure I buy it, very different to RCTs. @RheumNow #EULAR2022 OP0239 https://t.co/6qaYAVw73Q https://t.co/bNwWmxxSeF

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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Amigues et al. Zoledronate related ONJ. French pharmacovigilance database. Rare with rheumatic (vs onc) use but higher than with risedronate or alendronate. Incidence 9.6 vs 2 vs 5.1 /100000 @RheumNow #EULAR2022 OP0240 https://t.co/SCYiyJF76S

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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)

Frisell et al. Safety b/tsDMARDs from 10 years ARTIS. There is a mass of interesting data here, look at that figure! Higher rates of discontinuation due to AEs for tofa, bari, sari, rituximab. May be explained by chanelling and residual confounding @RheumNow #EULAR2022 POS0637 https://t.co/KrspU6c9Cs
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Babies! Safety and Outcomes Data on Pregnancies #EULAR2022 highlighted several posters on pregnancy, an important subject as most rheumatic diseases afflicts women during their childbearing years. I wanted to share with you the ones that caught my eye... https://t.co/ulQIo2gdlO https://t.co/dpoMd5Wbah

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
More from GLORIA. Tapering pred 5mg after 2 years. Some minor increase in disease activity (DAS28 0.26) with no evidence of adrenal insufficiency. Can successfully withdraw long term steroids! @RheumNow #EULAR2022 OP0270 https://t.co/IV9iJLY22v https://t.co/ZXdwxlXorK

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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
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