Interstitial lung disease is common in RA, occurring in approximately 8% of RA patients. It is associated with a poor prognosis, and a median survival of 3 years. This important condition has often been neglected within the spectrum of RA research. That is changing, with excellent research initiatives presented at ACR22. I am going to highlight two select abstracts from Monday’s dedicated RA-ILD session.
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For people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the comfort of a good night's sleep may feel out of reach for many.
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In abstract 0001 presented at ACR22 Convergence, researchers presented 12-month data from a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of pegloticase with or without MTX.
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Inhibition of B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) has revolutionised the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. However, outcomes of therapies within the same class (i.e. BAFF-inhibitor) when evaluated in randomised controlled trials have been inconsistent.
Lupus, Sex and STDs
Dr. Kathryn Dao discusses abstract 0939 presented at #ACR22.
https://t.co/4VyRihrpa8 https://t.co/hqsfWeUQQo
Frailty in Vasculitis
Dr. Patricia Harkins ( @DrTrishHarkins) sits down with Professor Sebastian Sattui to discuss Abstract 0444, Prevalence of Frailty and Associated Factors in Patients with Vasculitis, being presented on Saturday at #ACR22.
https://t.co/0Gd1cHNVlg https://t.co/blS2XvHIgS
Do biologics help taper steroids in Adult Still’s Disease?
A Japanese large scale claims data study presented at #ACR22 (abstract#0826) was able to collect 5-year data to study the treatment patterns in Still’s.
https://t.co/S0HMfWuUai https://t.co/ZKV0aP900w
Anifrolumab shows long-term promise in patients with lupus
Researchers report positive results from the first placebo-controlled long-term trial of anifrolumab—a human monoclonal antibody that targets the type I IFN receptor—in patients with lupus.
https://t.co/sYzLMgLzqy https://t.co/fdmhYONI3G
Sputum anti-CCP the new diagnostic test in at-risk RA?'
Dr. Aurelie Najm ( @AurelieRheumo) discusses abstract 0533 at #ACR22.
https://t.co/DNKVmPjmh9 https://t.co/b5x26PzzS5
Sarilumab in Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Results from SAPHYR Trial
Dr. Michael Putman interviews Dr. Robert Speira about abstract 1676 presented at #ACR22.
https://t.co/nJAOBDC8KX https://t.co/Tgls8O4AVC
“Hey PRESTO!” – Early identification of psoriatic arthritis
The past decade has seen the management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) transform, with our rich therapeutic armamentarium truly revolutionising patient outcomes.
https://t.co/FJNX3mGCoy https://t.co/Whd8QKwmkU
Effect of voclosporin in class V lupus nephritis
Dr. Yusof ( @Yuz6Yusof) discusses abstract 0355 presented at #ACR22. Abstract 0355: Long-term Use of Voclosporin in Patients with Class V Lupus Nephritis: Results from the AURORA 2 Continuation Study
https://t.co/v716QGx73g https://t.co/ANTOEDAAHt
The CONSUL Trial: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dr. Sheila Reyes ( @RHEUMarampa) discusses abstract 0546 presented at #ACR22.
https://t.co/DXTn3XfEzC https://t.co/pbORtBsRm2
JAK vs TNF inhibitor Infections in RA
Dr. David Liew ( @drdavidliew) discusses abstract 0302 at #ACR22 Convergence. Abstract 0302: Risk of Infections Between JAK Inhibitors and TNF Inhibitors Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
https://t.co/GsOsWtuT7v https://t.co/GloKEcB75L
Does BASDAI work for women?
In Abstract 0406 S. Maguire et al sought to understand if BASDAI and BASFI captured disease activity and quality of life in female axSpA patients.
Read more from Dr. Rachel Tate ( @uptoTate ) #ACR22
https://t.co/yWzdRMPgpp https://t.co/YrMsAYbAWN
ACR Best Abstracts - Day 3
The last day was jammed with important reports and research including the late breaking abstracts. These were some of our favorites. #ACR22
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Eric Dein
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#ACR22 final plenary session
10 week study outcomes of Philly vs Placebo to be reported
#rheumpix @RheumNow https://t.co/BradH2Ty70
David Liew
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Can you put a bit of morphine intraarticularly inside an osteoarthritic knee and make it better?
Cute idea, no bingo.
I get that we're chasing better symptomatic solutions, but...
Don't do this.
ABST1833 #ACR22 @RheumNow https://t.co/pvsGx93eoU
David Liew
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Erosive OA:
have we got anything disease-modifying?
Not much right now (read: nothing)
Denosumab 60mg q3mo for bone remodelling?
radiographic change, erosive jt development: real improvement
pain, function: zip at 48w, some at 96w?
Def worth more study!
ABSTL05 #ACR22 @RheumNow https://t.co/Yo9u5BlYYJ
Patricia Harkins
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PAN relapse risk ⬆️ in:
👉severe GI involvement
🧓>65y/o
👉skin necrotic lesions
PAN ⬆️ mortality wt:
👉AKI
🧓>65y/o
👉necrotic purpura
👉secondary PAN
Abst#2232 @RheumNow #ACR22


