Simon Says “Don’t Do This” (1.27.2022)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews this week’s journal articles, focuses on studies that should not have been done and responds to viewer questions in Ask Cush Anything.

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Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology.https://t.co/RaFKTqhQjN https://t.co/hH0NcpOoyx

Phase III Trials Back Bimekizumab for Spondyloarthritis Bimekizumab, an investigational biologic drug targeting interleukin (IL)-17A/F, appeared highly effective in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), researchers said.https://t.co/pdfxa3u29k https://t.co/0wLl48Fvj6

Bimekizumab in Active Psoriatic Arthritis - BE COMPLETE studyhttps://t.co/S4V3rf4cDc https://t.co/XyZMp1CrsX

Bimekizumab in Active Psoriatic Arthritis - BE COMPLETE study

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BE COMPLETE is published, showing that bimekizumab (BMK), a selective dual inhibitor of interleukin (IL)-17F and IL-17A, results in superior improvement in both skin and joint outcomes in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients who have previously failed treatment with a tumour necrosis factor-α (TNFα) inhibitor.

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2022 Rheumatology Year in Review (1-6-2023)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the best of 2022 in Rheumatology - highlights on new drug indications, breakthrough lupus therapies, new biosimilars and the multivitamin letdown.

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2022 Rheumatology Year in Review

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2022 was a year of recovery, discovery, and some losses.  While still dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19, rheumatologists were resilient as leaders for their patients and research in advancing rheumatologic care.

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Best of 2022: New Updated GRAPPA Psoriatic Arthritis Recommendations

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The GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis) treatment recommendations have been updated and the 2021 evidence-based guidance is rich in treatment recommendations based on the key disease "domains" - peripheral arthritis, axial disease, enthesitis, dactylitis, skin and nail psoriasis; with new PsA related domains uveitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

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Get the Skinny on Bimekizumab in PsA Dr. Janet Pope discusses abstract presented at #ACR22.https://t.co/FKFARxQ2fa https://t.co/wSyXeSHII3

Inflammatory Arthritis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) (also called acne inversa), is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting apocrine gland-bearing skin in the axillae, groin, and under the breasts and is characterised by persistent or recurrent

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The Top 10 Research Priorities in Psoriatic Arthritis

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A survey of 317 carers and clinicians focused on psoriatic arthritis has set an agenda of the top 10 research questions for psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

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ACR22 Takeaways: Pre-RA, Lupus, PsA and AS

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ACR22 Convergence left us bountiful with information from all over the world. Here are a few of my personal highlights and key takeaways. 

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Patient Reported Outcomes in PsA Using Novel IL 17A Inhibitor Dr. Sims ( @DrCassySims) discusses abstract 0199 presented at #ACR22.https://t.co/L14WoimRE6 https://t.co/LhgyE1LwGa

Dual inhibition of IL17A and IL17F in AxSpA

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A new target for treatment in AxSpA is the dual inhibition of IL17A and IL17F (IL17A/F). IL17A is a key driver of the inflammation in the AxSpA and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). IL17A and its structurally related IL17F share biologic functional properties. Inhibition of both cytokines (IL17A/F) should result in a greater clinical benefit in AxSpA and PsA than IL17A inhibition alone.

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BE OPTIMAL Study - Bimekizumab (IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor) for treatment of PsA. Similar ACR 50 (~50%) response rates of Bimekizumab, adalimumab, and placebo (switched to BKZ at wk 16). ~60% PASI100 in BKZ #ACRBest Abs#L02 @RheumNow #ACR22 https://t.co/W2B2kyju9F

Ritchlin et al. Bimekizumab in bDMARD naive PsA. 52 week results. Not surprisingly, week 16 outcomes sustained. No joint difference to ADA, skin slightly better @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#L02 https://t.co/RjCV8Hb3HR https://t.co/a0NQFyFZlt

#L02 #acr22 @rheumnow Bimekizumab ph3 in PsA: meaningful clinical improvement, improved mTSS, no new safety signals. Wk 52 ACR50: 53.0% PBO/BKZ, 54.5% BKZ, 50.0% ADA; MDA 53.7% PBO/BKZ, 55.0% BKZ, 52.9% ADA . mTSS change from baseline ≤0.5): 87.3% PBO/BKZ, 89.3% BKZ, 94.1% ADA https://t.co/NYRrPUBjt1

Get the skinny on Bimmy! Gotta learn this name #Bimekizumab in bio naive PsA N=852 Bimmy=IL17 A & F inhibitor Great data on skin & joints. Where will it fit in as we have other IL17Ai’s is IL17F giving added value? #ACR22 #ACRBest @RheumNow https://t.co/wNAzTaLhsM

L14 #ACR22 Bimekizumab BE MOBILE 1 and 2 Sustained efficacy to Wk52. ASAS40 in BKZ incr from W16 (47% nrAxSpA, 45% AS) to W52 (61%, 58%). Efficacy in TNF-naive & TNF-failure. AEs: Nasopharyngitis (12% nrAxSpA, 9% AS), URI (9, 6%), candidiasis (7, 6%), COVID (7, 2%) @RheumNow https://t.co/G31PrfqtVu