Bimekizumab (BKZ) is a monoclonal IgG1 antibody that selectively inhibits interleukin (IL)‑17A and F. There have been more updates on the 2 year data on BKZ at #ACR24, and this is a summary of four studies being presented this year at ACR24.
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This year at ACR24, the RheumNow faculty and reporters were prolific, generating >800 Tweets, 56 written articles, 117 Videos and 28 podcasts – all in 4 days! You can best review and learn ACR24 by A) Rheumatology Roundup; b) Topic Panel videos; and c) Topic podcasts.
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Inebilizumab is an monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD19+ B cells and has been studied in adults with IgG4-related disease.
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A 52-week has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of ianalumab, a dual B cell depleter) in patients with active Sjögren's disease (SjD).
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Join Drs. Jack Cush and Artie Kavanaugh as they review 15+ presentations and abstracts from the 2024 ACR Convergence meeting in Washington, DC.
Phase 2b Study of Ianalumab in Sjögren's
A 52-week has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of ianalumab, a dual B cell depleter) in patients with active Sjögren's disease (SjD).
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DEA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended current telemedicine (TM) flexibilities through end 2025. MDs may Rx meds via TM (including narcotics) without in-office visits. https://t.co/C8lyB5feXg https://t.co/eSjYCnu02Y
Off-Label Use of JAK Inhibitors in Orphan Diseases and Other Conditions?
The issues surrounding publication bias are real.
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UK study compared 16,634 female RA pts vs 65,448 controls and found all RA women at incr risk for VTE (thrombosis)[aHR=1.52) irrespective of estrogen contraceptives/HRT. Contraceptives did not increase VTE risk (aHR 2.32; 0.92, 5.85, p=0.08) #ACR24 https://t.co/AzBXI0W5dv https://t.co/Q4TaKq2ReC
Primary Hypophosphatemia (HYPOPH) - Japan study 50,136 adults w/ 424,434 alk phosphatase (ALP) tests. Persistent HYPOPH seen in 0.54% (273) due to cancer(30%), steroids(21%), DMARDs (16%). Unexplained HYPOPH had pain, muscle weakness, fatigue & could have primary HYPOPH… https://t.co/8RbSnhS3vl https://t.co/NdRIA4oREr
J&J has submitted 2 supplemental BLAs applying for FDA approval of guselkumab( Tremfya) for use in juvenile plaque psoriasis & juvenile (>5-6 yrs age) psoriatic arthritis based on several phase 3 RCTs. https://t.co/dAkH219pzN https://t.co/R9yJCSOVJa
Another Stelara (Ustekinumab) biosimilar was FDA approved on 12/1 -- called Yesintek for the treatment of Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriasis & PsA. This makes 6 FDA approved biosimilars for ustekinumab.https://t.co/ASErsKTNQ6 https://t.co/d1BRW92vju
In a phase II DBRPCT, Cenerimod (sphingosine-1-phosphate recptr modulator) was not shown effective (vs PBO) at 12 mos in active, SLE pts. CARE study enrolled 427 SLE pts who were randomized to Placebo or 3 different doses of CEN - primary endpoint was not met.… https://t.co/AR6NsEsv8S https://t.co/i89ANl5dai
Ozempic will change rheumatology @drdavidliew
Ozempic is everywhere. Even all the way in Australia, where we have highly constrained supply that makes headlines and substantial limits on direct-to-consumer advertising, somehow I know the jingle from the American ad for Ozempic.… https://t.co/lELDs7Yy5W https://t.co/wuXZR4vkx8
Worried about CV Risk and JAKi? What about the Steroids?
Dr. David Liew discusses abstracts 1981 and 2673, presented at #ACR24
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Is Frequent Lab Monitoring Necessary?
Dr. Bella Mehta discusses abstract 2619, Safety Outcomes of Routine Blood Tests for Monitoring of Biologic and Targeted Synthetic Therapies in Inflammatory Arthritis Patients, presented at #ACR24.
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Maximizing DMARDs to Strive for Steroid-Free Remission in RA
In 1950, three scientists won the Nobel Prize for discovering steroids, initially hailed as a "miracle cure" for RA. However, within a year, unrelated side effects like pain and fatigue emerged. Despite these issues,… https://t.co/dQEjXzxU0U https://t.co/NqyZHfBiId
Cumulative Steroid Use and Cardiovascular Events
Dr. Mrinalini Dey abstract 1719, Cumulative Glucocorticoid Exposure and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in a Cohort of Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Nested Case-Control Study, presented at #ACR24.… https://t.co/DqkDgOwsP9 https://t.co/RXRU05UPoh
Methotrexate to Prevent RA, Clear as Mud
Intervention in individuals predisposed to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), aiming for prevention, is a significant topic. Seropositivity for rheumatoid factor and ACPA can precede RA by years. Some patients experience a pre-RA arthralgia… https://t.co/D51CoZAzce https://t.co/lgZalnDeb3
Changing Mindsets about Methotrexate Side Effects
Dr. Mrinalini Dey discusses abstract 1676, presented at #ACR24.
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