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FDA has approved a SC autoinjector of Benlysta (BEL) for use in pediatric lupus nephritis & pts > 5rs of age for SLE and active LN. BEL SC dosing for Pediatric SLE: 200 mg qwk (>40 kg) or 200 mg EOW (q2wk) if 15-40 kg. https://t.co/xrMJUgdSWv https://t.co/UJ2LZ3dU5p
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Full read overview of MDA-5 Dermatomyositis (DM) - pathogenesis, findings, & Rx. MDA-5 DM is a rare, aggressive amyopathic form with distinctive skin findings & rapidly progressive interstitial lung dz. Rx includes Hi dose steroids, calcineurin inhib & IV CTX (maybe JAKi, MMF)
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Deucravacitinib's Place in the PsA Treatment Algorithm?
Dr. Eric Ruderman offers his perspective on where deucravacitinib will fit in the treatment algorithm and trials presented at the EULAR 2025 meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
https://t.co/6Ozrvr5IMt https://t.co/w7FJs4wir9
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Which CAR T Cell is Mighty?
Dr. Yuz Yusof talks with Dr. Chris Wincup about CAR T data being presented at the EULAR 2025 meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
https://t.co/MkRoqlvdub https://t.co/R0dtllmo7Q
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Psoriatic Arthritis: Hit hard and Early
Two studies found no significant benefit of early biologics over standard methotrexate treatment, but they did not focus on poor prognosis cases. The SPEED trial, funded by the NIHR, aimed to compare disease activity in 192 PsA patients https://t.co/Vte0RSyszN
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EULAR Points to consider for the definition of D2M and TR #Psoriatic_Arthritis
Presented by Dr Helena Marzo-Ortega at #EULAR2025
@RheumNow https://t.co/3LsJvSiXJV
Nelly ZIADE 🍀 Nellziade ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2025 Abstr#OP0041 FcRn-inhibition is showing consistency in #Sjogren. Last year it was Nipocalimab. This proof-of-concept study showed efgartigimod met its primary endpoint, the CRESS response. No difference in ESSPRI. Phase 3 UNITY is underway @RheumNow https://t.co/jw1i4FqkIh
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
#WIN in systemic sclerosis (SSc):
-Ongoing trials now targeting multiple pathways.
-CONQUEST platform may reshape research in Ssc and other autoimmune diseases.
-Revised CRISS could replace single organ endpoints for approval.
#EULAR2025
@RheumNow https://t.co/kxSeFb5lAU
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Adela Castro AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet)
APEX study showed significant inhibition of structural damage progression with both dosing regimens (Q4W and Q8W) of GUS (IL-23i) in biologic-naïve pts with active PsA.
Abstract #LB0010
#EULAR2025
@RheumNow https://t.co/QxYAPGB67v
Adela Castro AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet)
Management of AAV:
1.High dose GC f/b reduced dose taper ‼️caution in pts w/severe renal dz and RTX induction.
2. RTX effective for induction and maintenance, best for relapses.
3.PLEX: in RPGN pts if accesible ⚠️ risk for infection.
4.Avacopan: for faster GC weaning. No https://t.co/kfZ4gM38KG
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Adela Castro AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet)
Autologous CAR T cell production, administration and monitoring
Dinesh Khanna @RheumNow #EULAR2025 https://t.co/zrXjxSCRgl
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Why do people not respond to psoriatic arthritis therapies?
#EULAR2025 @RheumNow https://t.co/VGLN0R3TyY
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Which CAR-based strategies would you consider to treat severe refractory #SLE based on data presented at #EULAR2025? @RheumNow
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
EULAR PtC for the definition of #TR (Trt Refractory) #Psoriatic_Arthritis
#D2M
1️⃣ Failure >= 2 b/tsDMARDs
2️⃣ Problematic
3️⃣ Evidence of persistent disease (inflammation is mandatory)
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4️⃣ Exclude comorbidities, psychosocial factors, failure due to SE/CI
#EULAR2025
@RheumNow https://t.co/8nx26mWX3C
Nelly ZIADE 🍀 Nellziade ( View Tweet)
@RheumNow When it comes to ORAL Surveillance and the 2025 EULAR recommendations, the same sensibility remains.
Appropriate caution based on the RCT, despite observational data, but we’ll see what is yet to come. Plenty to watch this space for
#EULAR2025 @RheumNow https://t.co/fIxHRGDFcK
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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
from Rituximab to BiTES to CAR T, always looking for deeper B cell depletion
Safety data from CC312 CD19/CD3/CD28, a triple engager in refractory moderate-to-severe SLE
So far so good but how far do we need to go?
#EULAR2025 @RheumNow LB0007
Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2025 Abstr#LB0001 Phase 3 RCT of Deucravacitinib in psoriatic arthritis met endpoints (ACR20) over PBO at Week 16. Prespecified early radiographic was not significant but post-hoc (without imputed data) showed radiographic inhibition @RheumNow https://t.co/ORUBtUWH31
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2025 @eular_org update
#Recommendations #Rheumatoid #Rx
prof Smolen
subtle diff between former guidelines
MTX+GC
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D/C GCs rapidly
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If inadequate response
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Other csDMARDs are OUT ❎
✅go to bDMARD or tsDMARD*
TsDMARD after safety assessed
@RheumNow RecommendatnII https://t.co/yUrLdk6Eg1
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
#EULAR2025 Abstr#POS1293 Our cohort study support non-medical switch from Rituximab originator to Biosimilar(RTX-B) or btw RTX-Bs in connective tissue disease. No difference in response/B-cell depletion pre- & post-switch.Only 10% stopped RTX at 5-year.Better than in RA @RheumNow https://t.co/ERPgwQ3gZB
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
Nerandomilast: the new & improved nintedanib.
Does it work for our rheum pts?
Autoimmune subgroup of FIBRONEER-ILD (NEJM last month)
- mortality benefit vs placebo (this is new)
- well tolerated (minimal increase in diarrhoea vs placebo)
One to watch
#EULAR2025 LB0003 @RheumNow https://t.co/u8fIy7kkKW
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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
