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SLE Conference Preview: progress in biologics
The pharmacology treatment including biologics, cellular-based therapies, and Bi-specific T-cell Engager (BiTE) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rapidly expanding field of research that provides excitement and optimism to both the patients and the physicians.
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Dr. Werth on the #SLE guidelines on tx of cutaneous LE:
🔅All patients should be on hydroxychloroquine unless with CI.
☝️Important! For SLE pts presenting with new-onset rashes, review/ask about medications; consider drug-induced SCLE.
#ACR25 @RheumNow https://t.co/ok5jAi7uO0
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sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Getting down with Jack at the @RheumNow #ACR25 stand - come and say hello!
(and Ask Cush Anything - scan the QR code, and maybe end up on the podcast!) https://t.co/0u0boHIIR3
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
#ACR25 In a rush and wondering which abstract to look out for pertaining to new update on Biologics in #SLE #lupus? Please find my article on conference preview @RheumNow
https://t.co/usIXPsj5bm https://t.co/4wmWvDyv83
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Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
Come to our first #HealthLiteracy poster of #ACR25!
#0190
Cluster analysis >900 people with IA
Lowest health literacy cluster assoc w:
4× ⬆️anxiety/depression
2× ⬆️disease activity, vs highest HL
Higher HL assoc w older age & ⬆️comorbidities but fewer mental health Sx
@RheumNow https://t.co/iIRXaOl4qZ
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Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
How does cMRI change over time in cardiac EGPA?
Cheng et al. retrospectively reviewed:
- 11 EGPA pt with LGE on initial cMRI
Despite treatment:
- 10/11 persistent LGE on 2nd cMRI
- 4/4 on 3rd
- 2/2 on 4th
Unclear use as a monitor of tx response
@RheumNow #ACR25
Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
#0773 Anti-MDA5 epitope mapping identifies key regions (aa 201-300, 601-700) linked to treatment resistance & poor prognosis in DM-ILD and even IIPs.
Epitope-specific antibodies could refine risk stratification & guide therapy in ILD beyond autoimmune disease. @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/moRffVGZPn
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
#ACR25 Abstr#0772. Should we be worried of #SLE patients with low uPCR 0.25-0.49? Kidney biopsy in N=28 + poor prognostic (Non-White, active serology or active sediment)
- 71% had LN (No class IV or Mixed)
- 46% actionable LN
Cost-effectiveness data needed.
#ACRBest @RheumNow https://t.co/Bt3fuA3aJh
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Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof ( View Tweet)
Organ Specific Recommendations-ACR guidelines for Management of SLE by Dr Lisa Sammaritano. @RheumNow #ACR2025 https://t.co/ilKWG8CQbe
Dr M Nazibur Rahman, MD (Rheumatology) NaziburM ( View Tweet)
AI-enhanced MRI integrating STIR and T1-weighted MRI with BME data reflecting both inflammatory and structural changes, enabling the AI model to predict clinical diagnoses of axSpA with accuracy of 82%. Successfully identified axSpA patients who did not meet the ASAS criteria for https://t.co/dLlGj0ZFpj
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Join us at 5pm CST for Day 1 #ACR25 recap! https://t.co/EwZSiPhysF
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Plenary session at #ACR25!
#0772 When should we biopsy in SLE?
In pts with uPCR 0.25-0.49 g/g + LN predictors, 69% already had LN (many Class III/V). Low C3/C4 were most important factors.
0.5 g/g cutoff may delay diagnosis and treatment. Time to rethink thresholds? @RheumNow
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
#LLM can be #virtual #tutor for
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#OSCE
RCT - better competence &confidence
#AI & #medical #education
AI trained to #tutor
Also grading OSCE #AI + human
@RheumNow @ACRheum #26S17 https://t.co/CzKoxyjpY8
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Early, low level proteinuria is a harbinger in SLE. ~50% with elevated UPCR but <0.5 had actionable LN on early bx.
Risk factor = low c3/c4
Urine biomarkers promising
#ACRBest #ACR25 @RheumNow https://t.co/WuNPKeqeid
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Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
#Pros and #cons of #AI
Need to know both
Need to assess AI #quality and #accuracy
‘Assume AI WILL be used’
JHausmann
By trainees, patients and medical personnel
Train #faculty re #AI
#ACR25 @RheumNow @ACRheum
#26S17 https://t.co/CvPDQPbueW
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
What's new in the Pre-RA world?
Slowly unraveling mechanisms and biology associated to transition from CCP+ asymptomatic pre-RA state to clinical RA
Here is my summary of a few abstracts presented at #ACR25 proposing biomarkers beyond the realm of clinical and classical
Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet)
From Dr. Petri at Plenary - even small amounts of proteinuria are a PROBLEM. Reduction of microalbuminuria by even 10% improves mortality! #ACR25 @RheumNow https://t.co/hjmH26vXIb
Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
#AI for medical use is fast moving
governance is Impt
Protect Privacy
Facilitate trainees to LEARN
Involve #IT, ethicists, users
‘We will enter a world where all we do medically is recorded’ J Hausmann said
#ACR25 @RheumNow @ACRheum
#26S17 https://t.co/zWjy4u99Yo
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Topical therapies in cutaneous lupus - find the right level
Victoria Werth #ACR25 SLE guideline session @RheumNow https://t.co/o3gBuFkr4n
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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
#Medical #learners more optimistic re #AI than gen pop’n!
Tips
stress privacy
- pt info in AI goes to private company
All trainees will use #AI
Set boundaries - change eval where can’t use AI
only AI listening notes
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#cognitive #deskilling
#ACR25 @RheumNow @ACRheum
26S17 https://t.co/UzajaimOcG
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)


