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CAR-T Cell Therapies in Refractory RMD

EULAR 2026 Press Release

Current therapies for rheumatoid arthritis rely on sustained immunosuppression rather than restoration of immune tolerance, with off-drug remission remaining rare.

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Progress of biologics/targeted therapy in SLE

Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof, MRCP(UK), PhD

We are in a transformative era in SLE which generates excitement to both physicians and people living with lupus. We now have four licensed biologics/targeted therapies (i.e., belimumab, voclosporin and obinutuzumab for active lupus nephritis, and belimumab and anifrolumab for active non-renal SLE). Moreover, many other agents with different mode of action and administration are in late phase trials. This article previews some data being presented at EULAR 2026 Congress in London.

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A Field Whose Time Has Come: Launching the EULAR Study Group on Geriatric Rheumatology

Jiha Lee, MD

A substantial portion of patients seen in rheumatology clinics are now older adults living with multimorbidity, polypharmacy, frailty, cognitive impairment, functional limitation, and competing health priorities. This week at EULAR 2026 in London, the EULAR Study Group on Geriatric Rheumatology holds its inaugural meeting. The launch marks an important step for a field that has been visible in clinical practice, but less visible in professional structures.

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Gout

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews Gout in this continuing series for Advanced Practice Rheum. Review the companion slide deck here.

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EULAR 2026: Industry Press Releases

Jack Cush, MD

Pharmaceutical companies are presenting pivotal clinical trial results and key data analyses at the EULAR 2026 Congress (June 3–6, London). Below is a summary of their most important studies — many of which are registration-enabling or will directly shape treatment decisions in rheumatic diseases.

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Count Your Telangiectasias (5.29.2026)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and missed quiz questions.

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Increased Polypharmacy in SLE Patients

Jack Cush, MD

A cross-sectional study of US adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) shows significantly increased prevalence of polypharmacy, related to age, disease outcomes and often, non-SLE common medications.

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#EULAR2026 POS0044 TO ASPIRIN OR NOT in asymptomatic antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) carriers? A study in Spain reported 4.6% VTE & 4.1% ATE. -Aspirin reduced thrombosis without increasing bleeding risk in asymptomatic aPL inc. those <3 lab points (isolated LA) @RheumNow https://t.co/NyVjAfjAKd

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What’s new in (WIN) PsA session. A preview of the BE BOLD study: Bimekizumab vs risankizumab on ACR50 in active #PsA 49.1% vs 38.4% (p=0.008). The first head-to-head biologic trial to show joint superiority in PsA. Dual IL-17A/F blockade important. Abstr #LB0001 @RheumNow

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Advanced Practice Rheum: Safety of Biologics and Novel Agents Dr. Jack Cush reviews safety of biologics and novel agents. This video is part of the Advanced Practice Rheum series. https://t.co/K5TiwFA0L2 https://t.co/XoFsTMnxPC

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Increased Polypharmacy in SLE Patients A cross-sectional study of US adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) shows significantly increased prevalence of polypharmacy, related to age, disease outcomes and often, non-SLE common medications. https://t.co/3Mo3O8Ra04 https://t.co/zRS8TmFvvf

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APR: Biologics and DMARD Safety Companion slide deck for the Advanced Practice Rheum: Safety of Biologics and Novel Agents video. https://t.co/EbbbUC2dK5 https://t.co/1hEATEH4kP

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True or False: After successfully treating herpes zoster, it is considered safe to restart anti-TNF therapy without a significant risk of recurrence. See if you got it right in this week's RheumIQ quiz at https://t.co/DX0qT1iNF2 https://t.co/pGggdVPhmh

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In the cross-sectional study of US SLE patients, what was the most common drug class driving polypharmacy beyond SLE medications? Test your knowledge in this week's RheumIQ quiz at https://t.co/DX0qT1iNF2 https://t.co/ox4rGp04WH

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FDA has approved that guselkumab (Tremfya) for the inhibition of progression of structural joint damage in adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) https://t.co/KwcECQpSz1 https://t.co/pSoK930FAX

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Veterans Administration study of 301 #RA pts Rx w/ immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) for cancer shows all cause mortality in ICI Rx Cancer pts was no worse when RA pts took ICIs (1.09; 0.94–1.25). Cause of death similar; Infx were rare (<1.0%) https://t.co/3ZYujU5nyE https://t.co/MCDcdWHcVx

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Adverse drug events (ADEs) studied in autoimmune rheum Dz (ARDs). In 10,578 ARD pts 30% had 1+ ADE, highest in SSc (36%). Polypharmacy (57.3% minor, 39.4% major) contrib to increasing ADEs. ADEs were more from Sx Rx (antacids, Tylenol, psychotropics) than DMARDs. https://t.co/BOAfU1DyIN
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Korean claims data on FX in RA (2010-2017; n = 43,677). RA had more FX (aHR 1.68), regardless of b/tsDMARD use. Seropositive had more Fx (aHR 1.19), Vertebral Fx (aHR 1.4) & hip Fx (aHR 1.55) VS seronegative RA https://t.co/5Fm3o841H7 https://t.co/V0L87JYtba

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Hopkins study of HCQ in discoid lupus (DLE) - 5 yr outcomes of 106 adult DLE; those on HCQ had less hyperlipidemia (HL), PAD, angina, & CAD. Parallel TriNetX study showed HCQ assoc w/ signif less HTN, HL, DM, CAD, & CVA. https://t.co/yX7FkGCnvR https://t.co/oddq68FYeE

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RepurpSS-II: Hydroxychloroquine plus Leflunomide in Sjögren's A small pilot, phase 2b trial has shown that the combination of leflunomide and hydroxychloroquine (LEF+HCQ) was effective and safe in treating patients with active Sjögren's disease. https://t.co/tyd1efUtca https://t.co/zcY7RyX8SZ

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