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EMA Final Update on JAK Inhibitors and MACE, Malignancy & VTE Risks

d Jack Cush, MD

The EMA has updated recommendations regarding the use of JAK inhibitors by issuing a direct healthcare professional communication summarizing the data and warnings regarding an increased risk of malignancy, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), serious infections, VTE, and mortality in some patients receiving JAKi for the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders.

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XX Factor Women in Rheumatology

The Origin Story of RheumNow’s Campaign: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor

d Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.,  , Rachel Tate, DO

Origin stories have captivated me ever since my childhood spent reading Greek Mythology and Marvel comic books. Superheroes have different powers and personalities.

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Intrathecal Methotrexate for Cerebritis (3.31.2023)

d Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the CV advantage to walking, the OA risk with running and the eczema-OA connection; these articles and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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Alcohol Differences in Urate Level Elevation

d Jack Cush, MD

Does serum urate elevation differ with different types of alcohol consumption? A Japanese study shows beer and wine was associated with high and moderate increases in uric acid but less so with sake.

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LAVLI - A New Autoinflammatory Disorder NIH researchers have have described a novel autoinflammatory disorder called "Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis" (LAVLI), based on a mutation in the LYN gene. https://t.co/RYmb3QFB1T https://t.co/sn5hwVxwPk

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2022 EULAR Recommendations for ANCA-associated Vasculitis EULAR has published the 2022 update on recommendations for the management of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV). https://t.co/lvPO26S0k6 https://t.co/cQtiEctrTR

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30 consecutive seropositive (CCP or RF+) early RA pts - 60% had pulmonary abnormalities (PA). PA correlated with presence of neutrophil activation, parameters of inflammation and RF titres. https://t.co/dsbjPhuYzf https://t.co/1Zmyqjuaxj

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Autoimmune-Rheum Dz (AIRD) flares occur in 10% w/ COVID vaccination, esp in pts w/ comorbidities, autoimmune morbidities & mental health disorders & Moderna vaccine. 3453 AIRD pts who recv Vax 9.5-11.3% had clinical flares (Arthritis 62% & fatigue 59%) https://t.co/C0WA2Znixl https://t.co/vXzL8XR7kd

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Tofacitinib May Reduce Interstitial Lung Disease Risk in RA Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) in patients with RA stood out among several other biologic and targeted sDMARDs when it came to the incidence of ILD, a retrospective cohort study showed. https://t.co/2DCn53Rk4z https://t.co/sZYhgfCU0E

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Intrathecal Methotrexate for Cerebritis Dr. Jack Cush reviews the CV advantage to walking, the OA risk with running and the eczema-OA connection; these articles and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow. https://t.co/wTOehtaU27 https://t.co/8Xp0C6tqBe

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Join RheumNow during the month of April as we discuss Women in Rheumatology, the XX Factor. Sign up to attend our series! https://t.co/e3AJKwnoWs https://t.co/cpUmsOVuAT

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Network metaanalysis of 7 dietary RCTs in high risk CV pts (40 RCTs, 35 548 pts), showed only Mediterranean (OR 0.72) & low fat (OR 0.84) diet reduce all cause mortality; Med-diet also reduced CV mortality (0.55), stroke (0.65) & non-fatal MI (0.48) https://t.co/ibUknLlwOx https://t.co/zRtvXObvg3

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RCT shows vitamin D does not improve psoriasis. 122 mild PSO pts (PASI=3.1) w/ mean low vit D levels 14.9 ng/mL; randomized to vit D (20KIU/wk) or placebo. At 4 mos, vit D levels rose to 30 w/ Rx, but no signif improvement in PASI change, MD global or DLQI https… https://t.co/OI5v1y5t0u
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There are 27 US States where Nurse Practitioners have "Full Practice Authority" - including WA, OR, NV, ID, UT, MT, AZ, CO, WY, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, Minn, NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, MD, DE, DC https://t.co/hA9Sd63bDW https://t.co/9MM6CTH4gX

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203 Rheumatology Clinical trials .gov; after 30 mos 17% are unpublished. Published were more likely to be Phase 3 (57% v 29%) or have +primary outcome (65% vs 26%). Unpub authors cite ongoing preparation, sponsor issues, negative results https://t.co/zSxt0W9ZhB https://t.co/k9rCUSel3e

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Bimekizumab in Hidradenitis Supprativa (HS) - results of 2 phase III BE HEARD I & II trials show Week 16 50% HS Responses to be 48% and 52% (vs PBO 29% and 32%). >75% maintained response out to wk 48; at wk 48, a 75% HS response seen in 55%. https://t.co/ZxJylP7IUk https://t.co/Kmx1dkHycM

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The EMA Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, regarding the marketing authorisation of deucravacitinib (Sotyktu) in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis based on the POETYK PSO-1 & POETYK PSO-2 RCTs https://t.co/KBIYSJVFqu . https://t.co/nzuHh6v0ua

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Frunevetmab (Solensia), is a cat-specific mAb against nerve growth factor was FDA approved, for use in CATS, to treat the pain of osteoarthritis. CATS! https://t.co/mqmQ7jzbpj https://t.co/9FrIOAYJwA

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Abbvie has completed a phase II upadacitinib vs combo elsubrutinib/upadacitinib ( ABBV-599) in active #SLE - M19-130 (SLEek) Phase 2 trial met the primary endpoint SRI-4 response and pred dose<=10 mg qd. No new safety signals - Phase III trial planned https://t.co/1ZiRX3jUGV https://t.co/k0a54QJ9Hi

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2022 EULAR Recommendations for ANCA-associated Vasculitis EULAR has published the 2022 update on recommendations for the management of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV). https://t.co/kX3dg9DGuw https://t.co/b27CX6Bn0h

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