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GLP-1 Agonists Show Promise in Slowing Kidney Disease in Lupus Nephritis
A retrospective cohort study presented at #ACR24 explores the benefits of GLP-1Ras in reducing the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) for patients with lupus nephritis. Drawing on data from the TrinetX global research database, the study examines how GLP-1Ras may reduce ESRD progression in a population where 10-20% progress to ESRD within five years, even with immunosuppressive therapies.
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A call to action in diagnosing and treating NPSLE 👇
Wonderful talks by Dr @ZahiTouma Dr. Betty Diamond and Dr. Susanne Benseler
@Rheumnow #ACR24 #lupus https://t.co/046ArRMP1a
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Medeiros-Ribeiro et al. Holding MTX for 2 weeks after recombinant zoster vaccine increases response with no increase in flare. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2612 https://t.co/NEop0XB5Ak https://t.co/P4S2qzbkTs
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SmPCs recommend interrupting immunosuppression (IS) in infection
What happens if you continue the drug?
Ab2611 found no difference in infection outcomes btwn temp interruption & continuation of IS in infection
Could continuation be a safe option in some pts?
#ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/14SN6a4Wm8
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RIP to Glucocorticoids in GPA
For many years glucocorticoids were the mainstay of our treatment of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA).
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Evaluation of Bimekizumab in PsA
At last year’s ACR, I shared about the early clinical trial data on bimekizumab in psoriatic arthritis. Bimekizumab (BKZ), a monoclonal IgG1 antibody that selectively inhibits interleukin (IL)‑17A and F. There have been more updates on the 2… https://t.co/lphZUiiq5T https://t.co/zuHpBaMtEv
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RheumNow’s expanded coverage of the #ACR24 Annual meeting is sponsored in part by Novartis.All content is chosen by RheumNow & its faculty
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Study on #SLE and ESRD using machine learning:
Developed model to identify patients with SLE and ESRD
Used NIH 'All of Us' dataset
XGBoost outperformed Random Forest
SDOH data improved model precision #ACR24 @rheumnow #MachineLearning abst#1876 https://t.co/PQ7u4Pj5OH
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Wang et al. Propensity score matched cohort study. 63,302 individuals. Colchicine associated lower risk of THR/TKR, HR 0.87. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2557 https://t.co/UUU3Tm67ML https://t.co/uKi0e8E7HV
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@RheumNow interview at #ACR24 with Dr Harry Hurley about A#1694
Should we do one or two lungs when transplanting for autoimmune related ILD?
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Zou et al. Phase 2 RCT Vunakizumab, humanized IL17A in PsA. 12 week study. ACR responses shown in figure, looks similar to existing IL17As. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2581 https://t.co/Td5xlMYrAd https://t.co/Rl4gkmDFOR
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How Online Searches Reveal Patient Needs
In the digital age, managing health conditions is rapidly evolving as patients increasingly turn to online resources for answers—over 65% search for health-related questions online. #ACR24
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A#2363
Deodhar
Bimekizumab fast time to work:
BE MOBILE 1 and 2 - rapid treatment responses with separation from PBO as early as 1-2 weeks after single dose.
@RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/T81Lzyoy7m
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Xia et al. Upadacitinib in refractory Behcets. Open label, 8 patients. Follow-up 4-14 months. Lower disease activity 2.5 vs 1.5. Lower pred, 11.9 vs 8.1. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2515 https://t.co/ZXsJkNRlTm https://t.co/S8LhpqZ8X3
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Disease specific chatbots might be primetime - investigators from NYC made the a #LupusCoach chatbot - patients indicated high levels of satisfaction and were excited about it.
@rheumnow abst#2160 #ACR24
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In the horizon for Knee #OA pain management - XG005 - non opioid inhibiting inflammatory and neuropathic signals via the COX enzymes and the calcium subunit. Phase 2b , placebo control, double blind study
Abst #L08 #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/j4qkj1Xvbr
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Reproductive Issues in axSpA: Fertility and Pregnancy
axSpA affects young patients with symptom onset occurring in early adulthood. Apart from pain and quality of life, reproductive issues also arise because patients who are diagnosed with the disease are also in their… https://t.co/8tLFOvFqdO https://t.co/E3AOOCHTgu
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Ahmadzay et al. Real world secukinumab in PsA data in 1202 patients. Smokers/ex-smokers have 30% lower treatment retention. But if they maintain treatment, appear to respond equally well. BMI no effect. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2350 https://t.co/XVPmEBbRu8 https://t.co/QyJirWRKvq
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A#2291
ESSDAI does not correlate to PROMISE (pt outcomes) in Sjogrens
Symptomatology is complex in SjD and beyond traditional disease activity markers
@RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/AhstAFjOVS
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Abstract 1873: The impact of urbanization on lupus nephritis mortality is complex.
Race/ethnicity + income modify the effects
- Income ≥$50k + living in suburbs associated with lower odds of mortality due to LN in racial/ethnic minorities
@RheumNow #ACR24
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