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#ACR 2024 BEST Abstracts from Day 1
The RheumNow faculty have parked at the plenaries, trafficked the posters and have been finding the best the meeting offers on the first day at ACR 2024 in Washington, DC. Here are some of the best abstracts from Saturday Nov. 16th.
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Real shame to see a fair few withdrawn oral presentations on #ACR24 schedule. Surely there is a better way? I'm sure a fellow would have loved to have the opportunity to present their project as an oral, even at short notice. @RheumNow
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)

Systematic review & meta-analysis by DrHChaudhary et al @DaoudAnsaam @mmagrey1
showed that males w/ axSpA who were treated with biologics had ⬆️ BASDAI150 response & likely w/ ASDAS low dse activity vs. females w/axSpA
Again, effect of gender differences
@RheumNow #ACR24 abs599 https://t.co/2DPYC8exES
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)

New data to guide role of long-term, low dose GC in GPA
Active GPA s/p tx -> randomized to d/c pred within 1 mo or stay on 5mg daily
Fewer relapses on 5mg pred but w/qualifications:
👉 most flares = minor
👉 no difference in flares if RTX on board
@RheumNow #ACR24 Abst 0774 https://t.co/Jvc40QWLqM
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Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)

Come visit @rheumnow where #ACR24 #RheumEducation is distilled and disseminated. @uptoTate https://t.co/vzMeRL8307
TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)

Coming from somewhere where biosimilars are SOC for many years, I just find it wild how things are biosimilar wise in the US. Reflected by so many abstracts, including lots of oral presentations, essentially on showing biosimilars work. #ACR24 @RheumNow
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)

What is my risk of developing SLE?
Abstract 0843 highlights a predictive model that accurately classifies SLE risk using genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Model 3 (genetics + environment + lifestyle) performed the best compared to models 1 and 2.
@RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/sk9oG0OY3W
Akhil Sood MD AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet)

Challener et al. TriNetX study. 32,000 patients. SGLT2i reduce need for gout visits (HR 0.94) ULT initiation (HR 0.69) and colchicine (HR 0.82). I worry about the discordant rates, ULT initiation much lower. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#0848 https://t.co/VTKHMmDEKV https://t.co/C2opiDmBXx
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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)

Should we screen new #PMR pts for #LVV?
Pts with PMR had lower risk of aortic complications vs #GCA & similar risk as gen pop
BUT if they developed GCA later, the risk was same as those with new GCA
➡️Screening recommended in new GCA but not PMR pts
Ab0859 #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/HsHPGlt5A9
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Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)

@abdelhamed012 @RheumNow Same https://t.co/uScez6UwBp
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)

Race of b/tsDMARDs in RA, the “JAK-pot” study.
JAKi and TNFi with more rapid early improvement in CDIA, HAQ, and pain compared to ABA or IL-6 inhibitors…..although effects blunted after adjusting for patient and RA characteristics
#ACR24 @RheumNow ABST#0501 https://t.co/8M4wX3LAbW
Jiha Lee JihaRheum ( View Tweet)

🤵♂️Results from BACHELOR
➡️34 PMR pts
➡️18 BARI, 16 PBO
➡️Primary endpoint: CRP PMR-AS≤10 w/o oral GC rescue from W0 to 12
78% BARI pts reached primary endpoint vs 13% PBO
No new safety signals
BARI 4mg 12W, then 2mg 12W➡️36W low disease activity in PMR
Ab0858 #ACR24 @RheumNow
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)

How does #cardiovascular risk vary with #ACPA & #biologics in #RA?
⬆️BMI assoc with ⬆️MACE risk in ACPA+ pts
In ACPA- pts, BMI inversely assoc with MACE risk among pts on biologics
Further evidence to consider ACPA, BMI & MACE as part of RA management
Ab0870 #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/UkkC146DWS
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)

JAKs in PMR? "BACHELOR" study randomized 34pts to BARI vs PLBO
Despite small sample, significant benefit at 12 wks (CRP PMR-AS < 10) for bari (78%) vs. PLBO (13%)
Useful, but not for getting regulatory approval. Should have gone straight to phase 3!
#ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#0858 https://t.co/mmMs6c3AYC
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Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)

📸 #ACR24 Selfie Highlights!
1️⃣ @Sethsaidso and Jack Cush, MD from @RheumNow – a dynamic duo in rheumatology!
2️⃣ @Sethsaidso and @KenSaag, MD, MSc – renowned rheumatologist and clinical investigator from UAB.
3️⃣ @Sethsaidso and @Dr_ValenzuelaMD – exceptional rheumatologist from… https://t.co/9AseHvXE1V https://t.co/Vr5rxkmCqH
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CreakyJoints.org CreakyJoints ( View Tweet)

How early is early?
Data from SPACE cohort included 548 pts with CBP (<2y duration) and different SpA features followed over 2years.
-At the end of 2 years, 39% pts were dx with axSpA.
-Median time to dx: 35 months.
-HLAB27+, sacroilitis on MR and peripheral arthritis were the… https://t.co/AYtJCp8yno https://t.co/VL7KSrpvp9
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Adela Castro AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet)

Systematic review suggests (although not provn) that audiovestibular dysfunction may be from APS. Anti-phospholipid & HSP-70 Abs found 25-33% w/idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss,. ACL Abs seen in up to 27% w/ sensorineural hearing loss https://t.co/WcmeCP0ryq https://t.co/DiYX57R0uG
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)

Is it pre-eclampsia or lupus nephritis flare?
Abstract 0809: The sFlt-1/PlGF ratio may help distinguish preeclampsia from lupus nephritis in pregnancy. A low ratio ruled out preeclampsia, while a high ratio ± proteinuria suggests increased risk. @RheumNow #ACR24
Akhil Sood MD AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet)

Cross-sectional study finds metabolic dysregulation in RA-ILD is indicative of poor prognosis- FGF-21 assoc w. poor survival.
Another link btwn CV risk factors, metabolic syndrome & RA? Should we be doing more to manage metabolic risk factors in RA-ILD?
Ab0803 #ACR24 @RheumNow
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)

Stone et al. Phase 3 RCT B-cell depletion with CD19 targeting agent Inebilizumab in IgG4-RD. HR 0.13 (0.06, 0.28) for flare. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#0775 https://t.co/Kd4Xmoc5e6 https://t.co/Al6gOA1F8K
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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)