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#EULAR2020 #op0028 12 wk ph3 RELIEF study: Apremilast effectively relieves OU pain and OU number after 12 wks of 30 mg bid Rx. Great proportion of APR PTs achieved >10 mm &>30 mm improvement in OU pain @RheumNow https://t.co/p71sz9XL0e
Olga Petryna DrPetryna ( View Tweet)
Lots of talk about best bDMARDs in RA-ILD, but what about in RA-assoc bronchiectasis?
@Yuz6Yusof found rituximab had better 'lung survival' vs TNFi (similar baseline stats)
Something to consider in these difficult-to-treat pts?
@LeedsBRC Newcastle THU0143 #EULAR2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/XpffkDNqhU
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
For patients on bDMARDs having surgery, we worry about post-op delayed wound healing.
In this Japanese cohort, TCZ use was a risk factor.
Unclear if meds withheld, but given IL-6 upreg in wound healing, it's plausible TCZ might have worse outcomes??
SAT0047 #EULAR2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/HVIKPplwiA
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
So maybe the optimal dose for psoriasis with UPA in PsA was tested? UPA works in PsA so another potential Rx for pts LB0001 @eular_org #EULAR2020 @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum @earlyarthritis https://t.co/GiT7H91umA
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Whom with GCA should receive tocilizumab? What happens when it is stopped? Optimal dose for maintenance weekly or Q2 weekly? GiACTA gives only some answers. Need RWE #EULAR2020 @eular_org @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum @earlyarthritis #vasculitis https://t.co/aNvR14vfEV
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
What dose/frequency of rituximab do you use in maintenance ANCA #vasculitis? @RheumNow @eular_org @CRASCRRheum @earlyarthritis #EULAR2020
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Hand OA Rx strikes out. HCQ Rx neg and colchicine Trial negative. I wouldn’t put hand OA as same category of no Rx as for SSc and Sjogrens but agree though nuts to crack @eular_org @CRASCRRheum @earlyarthritis #EULAR2020 https://t.co/QRe3UpKpbz
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Awesome colchicine data from @CatherineL_Hill @samwhittle and others: Colchicine is not effective for reducing osteoarthritic hand pain compared to placebo: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial (COLAH) Abstract FRI0399 #EULAR2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/NVw9fo55dc https://t.co/LfHZVQTwIf
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Dr Philip Robinson philipcrobinson ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2020 THU0260 LESS IS BEST when it comes to steroids: Singapore 10 yr retrospect SLE study noted GCs dose is an independent predictor of mortality for hospitalized infection even when adjusted for disease activity.
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
#tacrolimus #prograf is non inferior to #MMF #cellcept in #lupus #nephritis induction. We’ve been doing it for years but great to see some solid RCT data behind this. #rheumatology #SLE #autoimmune https://t.co/CblD4GaXCp
Mohammad A. Ursani MD, RhMSUS DrMAUrsani ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2020 Dr. V Ritschl:EULAR Task Force on Patient Adherance: 30-80% of pts do not adhere to Rx. resulting in ⬆️dz severity, pain, fatigue, depression, decreased in function, physical activity. HCPs should discuss adherance reg. & explore factors affecting adherance. @RheumNow
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2020 Dr. M. Voshaar noted HCPs can improve patient Rx adherance by asking:
1. What are the pts goals w/treatment?
2. Are there barriers to obtaining and taking meds?
3. Do pts feel sufficiently involved in the shared decision making process? @rheumnow
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
ENbrel works in long term for the few people left on the drug at 10 yrs with SpA. Enormous dropout. If you are still on Rx for a decade you are in the minority. Drop out of TNFi in SpA mirrors RA & PsA @RheumNow @eular_org @CRASCRRheum @earlyarthritis #EULAR2020 https://t.co/dLS2fw5uRP
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Your #RA patients in low disease or remission, do you maintain, reduce or stop DMARDs #EULAR2020
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2020 Updated RA Mgmt Recc
Main points:
1. MTX 1st line (if contraind, then SSZ/LEF; NOT HCQ)
2. Add bDMARD/JAKi if 1st csDMARD doesn't work + poor Px
3. Use IL-6i or JAKi for pts who can only take monoRx and failed csDMARD
@RheumNow
https://t.co/AIXz2dEOrX
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Study in Norway reveals that the majority of the women w/ SpA were not treated with TNF inhibitors before or during pregnancy. Few on TNFi were continued on tx during pregnancy. #EULAR2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/t7B6pASeWQ https://t.co/BwU6RF5Qkn
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Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
Switching TNFi to VDZ in pts IBD-related SpA associated w/ articular exacerbation of SpA in 1 out of 4 patients within the first 5 months. New-onset MEM is also observed in up to 15% of patients with IBD treated with VDZ. #EULAR2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/ZVjZC7hvxs https://t.co/d1RT3GzB2b
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Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
Study of the French registries for TCZ, RTX, ABA, compared the risk of GI perforations (GIP). GIP risk was higher with TCZ (vs RTX,ABA) but was largely due to TCZ increasing the risk of diverticulitis. #EULAR2020 #OP0022 https://t.co/MGGWiVh5Jv https://t.co/nC2NblYnGO
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
When starting IV Pegloticase in #Gout, Do you start a DMARD too? #EULAR2020
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2020 Recc for irAEs w/ICI:
1. GC's ok, goal<10 mg/d, any csDMARD, bDMARD (TNFi/IL-6),🚫ABT xcept life-threatening myositis
2. Myositis beware bulbar signs: dysphagia, dysarthria, dysphonia: stop ICIs,⬆️GC, IVIG/PE
3. Don't test autoAbs b/f ICI Rx
https://t.co/P5jDgnjK94
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
