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Gender Differences in SpA

Sheila Reyes, MD

One of the hot topics during the meeting was gender differences in SpA. Three abstracts presented addressed issues related to these differences particularly in the aspects of treatment response and disease activity.

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#ACR 2024 BEST Abstracts from Day 3

Jack Cush, MD

Lots of lupus research and the New ACR Guidelines on Lupus Nephritis management were presented today. These and other highlights as featured on our Twitter (X) feed from ACR24 in Washington, DC.

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GLP-1 Agonists Show Promise in Slowing Kidney Disease in Lupus Nephritis

Bella Mehta, MBBS, MS

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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PHOENYCS GO, RCT of dapirplizumab, novel CD40Li in SLE Met primary endpoint (NNT~6 for BICLA) & numerical improvements in many other endpts 1 MI & 1 death from infection over 213 pts Encouraging for sure! Second phase 3 being launched #ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#L16 #ACRbest https://t.co/QwDMKjhFvb

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Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
#Positive #RCT of #Nipocalimab a FcRn receptor inhibitor in #Sjogrens #Disease 👏Phase 2 +RCT ESSSDAI and ESPRI both improved 🤷‍♀️what it means to lower #antibodoes #Ro #La Excited for Phase 3 results #ACRBest #ACR24 @RheumNow @ACRheum abst#2527 https://t.co/NeeYT7VR16

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Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Autoantibody tests are everywhere, but how do we make sense of them? With the proper algorithms, can we go beyond interpretation to predicting autoimmunity before it develops? Check out my article: Taking the AI out of AutoImmunity https://t.co/d3ZNYWQaaQ @RheumNow #ACR24

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Akhil Sood MD AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet)

A#2582 McInnes Sonelokimab - IL17A,F nanobody Prior P2 in PsO, HS ARGO: P2 W24 RCT Significant improv in ACR response High PASI90/100 data Up to 60% achieved MDA by W24 Improved PsAID domains (PRO) Safety no IBD, MACE, depr. 2% oral candida IZAR-1,2 - P3 ongoing #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/O4fEhTC8jK

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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
A#2584 Mease Zasocitinib TAK-279 - potent, selective TYK2i P2b, 12w PsA RCT 15/30 mg - similar response, better than PBO for ACR20/50/70, MDA, DAPSA, PASDAS 29% MDA v 13% PBO Safety no signal for MACE, cancer, serious ifn, death. Mild acne signal noted @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/1eqD9R5fLe

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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)

Selective TYK2i zasocitinib, results of Phase 2 DBRCT Dose dependent improvements in various PsA outcomes; NNT~5 for DAS28 remission, NNT~20 for PASDAS Hard to compare to current agents, somewhere between JAKs (woot!) & "apremlist zone" đź«Ł #ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#2584 #ACRbest https://t.co/t0y6C618ll

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Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
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
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
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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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
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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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
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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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
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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Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
US biosimilar exp Interchangeable biosimilar - can substitute for reference product wo consulting MD Primary endpt: pharmacokinetic data 61 approved biosimilars @RheumKay: “pts should share in financial benefits” Currently 5-87% discount #PBMReform @ACRheumDC @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/RqwbZalZko

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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
Abstract 1842: Off the shelf CAR T therapy No lymphodepletion needed, delivering robust, targeted CD19+ B cell elimination in multiple in vitro assays @RheumNow #ACR24

Akhil Sood MD AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet)

If you’re starting with DMARD (according to ACR/VF guidelines) tx in TAK - MTX and AZA are probably equivalent options… MMF not so much @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/jn52ujtspo

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Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
Early observational data suggesting JAK inhibitors can play a role in TAK tx We have seen this with UPA in GCA this conference… time for SELECT-TAK ! @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/B2Wa8sOFTp

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Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
#ACR24 - Featured Industry Presentations Many of the great presentations for this meeting come from industry sponsored clinical trials and reports. Often these become the pivotal studies for regulatory approval and the annual congresses are their first look.… https://t.co/I6LMQ5xMUx https://t.co/UzTeqWUSdo
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Gottenberg et al. A positive RCT in pSS! DAHLIAS study. Phase 2. 163 patients. Nipocalimab, anti-neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) mAb. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2527 https://t.co/M7li4ZoKeY https://t.co/gV9MGnswdR

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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
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