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Triboulet et al. JAKi in RA-ILD. 42 patients. Stability of PFTs over median 21 months. HRCT stable in 62%. Progressive ILD on HRCT in 19%. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2249 https://t.co/PY9BrCfNHc https://t.co/r8fIgrjyDu
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Tesser et al. Implanted cervical vagus nerve stimulator for b/tsDMARD-IR RA. 242 patients. ACR20 week 12 35% vs 24%. Higher rates of DAS28-CRP LDA/remission. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#L10 https://t.co/OXojHEMkKQ https://t.co/XSt97u7LrR
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@DianeLacaille Canadian biosimilar exp
Biosimilar transition v originator controls x2 yrs
Weighted model: no decr in ETN biosimilar discontinuation v originator. IFX shows slight decrease - NOT statistical signif
Safety- no difference, slight incr rheum visits
@RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/0GMfLAyzOo
Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
Galloway et al. 117,050 individuals. VTE risk in RA consistently increased, irrespective of age, sex, BMI. Risk VTE 46% higher in RA! @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#1901 https://t.co/SQPcPiBeF2 https://t.co/BQkERUsGlL
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Abstract 1842: Off the shelf CAR T therapy
No lymphodepletion needed, delivering robust, targeted CD19+ B cell elimination in multiple in vitro assays
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Akhil Sood MD AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet)
Non-pharm tx in TAK - not something we always think about but…
Impressive effect of resistance exercise!!
Not just in symptoms but also inflammatory markers
Per Dr. Springer - even a stress ball could be enough for UE vascular health in these pt
@RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/3O46gobbMX
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Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
Overall very reasonable, aligning ACR recs w/other guidance groups & updated data
Remember: guidelines are meant to be broken. Some patients can likely avoid pulse, others may need more steroid on the back end, biopsies are not benign
#ACR24 @RheumNow
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Recommend "Triple Therapy" = Glucocorticoids + two other agents
Practically, that means MMF + belimumumab OR CNI for most pts
For the CYC afficionados, the lower-dose EUROLUPUS protocol is preferred
#ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/0gRISXSw0c
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Happening now, new guidelines for mgmt. A few highlights:
Recommend prompt GC therapy, pulse x1-3d followed by oral pred (<0.5mg/kg/d) w/taper to <5mg by 6 months
Aligns with EULAR recs for a much-lower dose than most clinicians currently doing
#ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/B71i7FBYlQ
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Biosimilar switching in practice
Hyrich: UK experience
Switching to biosimilar has no immediate benefit to patients but saves NHS money
Allows for gain share that can be re-invested in pt care
Transparency in switching in explaining to pts and offering resource
@RheumNow #ACR24
Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( 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
Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
Hyrich:
ETN originator vs biosimilar initiation
- DAS28 - no signif change at B/L, 6mo, 12 mo.
Switch?
Matched pts in ETN switch v cont originator - good b/l control on Rx
-DAS28 maintained w switch
10% did go back to originator, felt less good tho similar DAS
#ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/RHRit5CtUu
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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
Older adults with late-onset RA (LORA) with more erosive changes, even with DMARD use
But is T2T met?
LORA with higher DAS on diagnosis and yet 10% on bDMARD vs 26% of young-onset RA
#ACR24 @RheumNow ABST#2224 https://t.co/dYs1JwcJeq
Jiha Lee JihaRheum ( View Tweet)
#2222
📊 New data on #RA-ILD:
🔴In early RA, ILD prevalence hits 21.4% after 10 years, with 8.2% cumulative incidence at 5 years (IR 14.9/1000 PY).
🔴ILD often precedes or coincides with RA onset.
🔴NSIP > UIP
🔴airway involvement less common than expected.
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Caoilfhionn Connolly CaoilfhionnMD ( View Tweet)
RA patients affected by frailty at a younger age
in @VARA frailty associated with lower BMD
But frailty is modifiable!
#GeriRheum
#ACR24 @RheumNow ABST#2140 https://t.co/BoTGoESB43
Jiha Lee JihaRheum ( View Tweet)
Improving the Value of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology Care #ACR24
MSUS has emerged as a powerful asset in rheumatology, providing a real-time, non-invasive, and cost-effective solution for diagnosing and managing inflammatory arthritis conditions such as RA and PsA.… https://t.co/iH9IZmHhSz https://t.co/am5LoBCdpe
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Here’s my take on A#1743 and 1745 on @RheumNow #ACR24 coverage
https://t.co/PcRn8Hb4PY https://t.co/2vDyyJUp6W
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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
#2259 💊 Anti-Obesity Meds in RA 📊 152 RA patients on semaglutide/tirzepatide 🔑 Findings 💥Significant ⬇️weight, BMI, ESR, CRP, lipids, pain VAS 💥Improved CVD risk ⛔ 15% GI side effects, 27% discontinued 🔎Study of impact on RA outcomes needed #ACR24 @RheumNow #ACRBest https://t.co/6LCTZl5173
Caoilfhionn Connolly CaoilfhionnMD ( View Tweet)
In earlier studies of Vit D, there were conflicting evidence as to whether it reduced or increased the risk of RA and #SLE
@RheumNow #ACR24 @rheumarhyme https://t.co/PvjjmhHaOd
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
A Bayesian Network Meta-analysis Phase II/III/IV, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trials and long-term extension studies of JAKi and TNFi, in adults with RA, PsO, PsA, axial
spondyloarthritis axSpA and IBD showed the following:
- TNFi was associated with a significantly… https://t.co/FWHgemEAvG https://t.co/3D0nldwmwA
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Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
