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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
How many patients do you need to treat to prevent one RA conversion in at-risk individuals?
APPIPRA and ALTO Interception studies, long term data
Number Necessary to Treat to prevent 1 RA conversion across time:
1yr = 4
2yrs = 7
3, 4, 5 yrs = 9
6 yrs = 11
#ACR25 #ABSTRACT1678 https://t.co/GBzUJG8jVk
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Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet)
TNFi induction first year in RA leads to:
- less D2T RA at 5y
- more sustained remission from 10y onward
- less DMARD utilization
- less healthcare utilization
in these real-world matched cohorts
given biosimilar prices, this might be worth considering
#ACR25 ABST1677 @RheumNow https://t.co/uL9nHtLkXZ
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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
What is the secret of a VNS RCT that works in RA?
=> Implant the device!
RESET-RA RCT Sham controlled 3mo
Then open label in active arm for 66mo
40% pts IR to >=3 bioDMARDs
ACR 20 3 mo 42% vs. 19%
CDAI LDA 27% vs. 11%
82% TNF IR pt had no change in treatment over 12mo
99% https://t.co/lfxa4YXUB4
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Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet)
Did we need a 2nd Interception RCT of HCQ in Pre-RA?
Unsure but in any case, it does not work either
STOPRA CCP3+>=2 ind 71 HCQ and 74 PBO
36 months RA conversion
Dr Deane's take: "probably wrong drug rather than wrong timing"
#ACR25 @RheumNow #ABSTRACT1674 https://t.co/jysdo8iz7v
Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet)
New tx for IPF/autoimmune ILD, nerandomilast (PDE4Bi)
Subgroup analysis from FIBRONEER-ILD, marginally less FVC worsening (-65mL tx grp vs -107mL plbo grp) & no clear improvements in dyspnea/fatigue/cough
But also... 6% absolute reduction in overall, persisted (small n) in https://t.co/Faf26UZuDx
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Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
In a cohort of 269,304 IBD patients, NSAID use showed a small increase in IBD-related hospitalisation (HR 1.08), meeting non-inferiority threshold (HR <1.2). No risk in UC (HR 0.96); modest risk in Crohn’s (HR 1.16). Relooks at the current paradigm of blanket NSAID avoidance in https://t.co/O8MWg1BP50
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Interim analysis of Ph3 TULIP-SC trial:
Anifrolumab 120mg SC or PBO weekly + SOC x 52wks
Primary endpt met: BICLA response w/Anifrolumab (60.3%) vs. PBO(43.9%)[p=0.014]
Pts on Ani had sustained BICLA response upto wk 52 (HR 2.1)
Promising results.
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1545 https://t.co/nqse1BiGq2
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sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Fragoulis et al. Real world study of bimekizumab demonstrates equal efficacy in IL-17i naive and exposed. @RheumNow #ACR25 Abstr#1439 https://t.co/aCcLgnKvFJ
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
In a prespecified exploratory analysis of REGENCY trial data by DrRovin et al,
Bet. wks 24 and 76:
Obinutuzumab ⬇️ LN flares vs. PBO (HR 0.44; p=0.0074)
Pts on Obi had less unfavorable kidney outcomes vs. PBO (HR 0.37; p=0.0039)
Addtl tx option for LN
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1521 https://t.co/N5K9Nzh71E
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Post-hoc analysis of CARE(Ph2B) Study to assess sustained responses in mSLEDAI-2K vs. PBO x 12mos in pts given Cenerimod
Sustained response in Cenerimod Ex-4mg (63.5%) > PBO (50%); HR 1.43
Ongoing research, further data needed.
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1519 https://t.co/cQbVVIIyxW
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Mayer et al. NSAIDs in IBD. Retrospective cohort study. 250000 individuals. Non-inferiority study. No increased IBD-related hospitalisation in UC, but an increase in all-cause hospitalisation. @RheumNow #ACR25 Abstr#1434 https://t.co/he2Xmcqslk
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
In ICONIC-LEAD, adolescents (12 to <18 years) with moderate-to-severe psoriasis treated with icotrokinra (ICO) achieved Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) 0/1 in 84.1% vs 27.3% (placebo) and PASI 90 in 70.5% vs 13.6% at Week 16. Week 24 responses reached 88.6%. Safety profile https://t.co/L7h8BlnWaO
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Concerns using dupilumab in EGPA due to secondary eosinophilia
What about when combined with IL-5 therapy?
16 pt on dupi + IL5 agent
- if dupi alone caused eosinophilia -> quelled by IL-5
- no eosinophilia when dupi added to IL-5
- effective but slow
@RheumNow #ACR25 Abst 1605
Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
Case series of 5 patients with binutuzumab (CD20) in AAV
Short story short; it worked. Of course it worked. Obviously it worked. Everyone knew it would work.
Why aren't we doing more TRIALS with new/better B cell inhibitors in AAV?
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abstr#1601 https://t.co/H6Zz3Tf3xo
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Don’t forget
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#lcSSc Pts can get and progress #ILD
1/3 of #limited #cutaneous #systemic #sclerosis #scleroderma GET ILD
From #EUSTAR
>14% progress
Esp +Scl70
Remember to screen #CREST Pts
& allow these Pts into lung disease trials
#ACR25 @RheumNow @ACRheum abst#0879 https://t.co/X15tUgClzN
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Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Liraglutide had decreased synovial inflammation and fibrosis in mouse models, however dexamethasone didnt have changes in fibrosis scores
Abst#1734 #ACR25 @RheumNow https://t.co/O4JYGtDD5N
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
Safety & benefit of #Deucravacitinib in #SLE #LTE #PAISLEY #RCT
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over 4 yrs
Stable response sustained over 4 yrs
No new Safety signals
Await Ph3 RCT results - fully enrolled
#SoTyktu
Abst#LB10 #ACR25 @RheumNow @ACRheum https://t.co/ZpmzOYVnq9
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Avouac et al. Lipid changes after JAKi initiation. 85 patients. Increases at 6 months. Largely appeared driven by HDL increase, and correlated CRP decrease. Appeared transient with return to baseline with time. @RheumNow #ACR25 Abstr#1333 https://t.co/CQ6u3ck1Ch
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
RheumNow’s expanded coverage of the #ACR25 annual meeting is sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, and UCB. All coverage content is independently selected by RheumNow and its faculty.
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