A#2584 Mease Zasocitinib TAK-279 - potent, selective TYK2i P2b, 12w PsA RCT 15/30 mg - similar response, better than PBO for ACR20/50/70, MDA, DAPSA, PASDAS 29% MDA v 13% PBO Safety no signal for MACE, cancer, serious ifn, death. Mild acne signal noted @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/1eqD9R5fLe

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A#2647 DADA2 cohort 101 pts in India Median delay dx 5 years - 5 pts of >20 yr - 39 pts w GI involvement- bad outcomes Skin most common - largely livedo, then ulcers/nodules CNS common w ischemia Many Rx before dx 12 deaths (11.8%) - 8 GI, 3 CVA, 1 suicide #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/Q8kiVbJq8I

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Medeiros-Ribeiro et al. Holding MTX for 2 weeks after recombinant zoster vaccine increases response with no increase in flare. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2612 https://t.co/NEop0XB5Ak https://t.co/P4S2qzbkTs

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SmPCs recommend interrupting immunosuppression (IS) in infection What happens if you continue the drug? Ab2611 found no difference in infection outcomes btwn temp interruption & continuation of IS in infection Could continuation be a safe option in some pts? #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/14SN6a4Wm8

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RIP to Glucocorticoids in GPA For many years glucocorticoids were the mainstay of our treatment of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). https://t.co/WqpO6ACqtu https://t.co/vb8qx3uHA0

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Wang et al. Propensity score matched cohort study. 63,302 individuals. Colchicine associated lower risk of THR/TKR, HR 0.87. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2557 https://t.co/UUU3Tm67ML https://t.co/uKi0e8E7HV

• The Relation of Colchicine to Knee/hip Replacement Among People with Gout in a …
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Xia et al. Upadacitinib in refractory Behcets. Open label, 8 patients. Follow-up 4-14 months. Lower disease activity 2.5 vs 1.5. Lower pred, 11.9 vs 8.1. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2515 https://t.co/ZXsJkNRlTm https://t.co/S8LhpqZ8X3

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Ahmadzay et al. Real world secukinumab in PsA data in 1202 patients. Smokers/ex-smokers have 30% lower treatment retention. But if they maintain treatment, appear to respond equally well. BMI no effect. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2350 https://t.co/XVPmEBbRu8 https://t.co/QyJirWRKvq

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US biosimilar exp Interchangeable biosimilar - can substitute for reference product wo consulting MD Primary endpt: pharmacokinetic data 61 approved biosimilars @RheumKay: “pts should share in financial benefits” Currently 5-87% discount #PBMReform @ACRheumDC @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/RqwbZalZko

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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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Important study in SLE: out of 590 pts with pericarditis, 20% had recurrence w/in 1 year Higher in early dx, younger pts, higher dx activity, & pred exposure Is prednisone risk confounding by indication? Or causative? #ACR24 @RheumNow @andreafava Abstr#2372 https://t.co/Seyi4F6weY

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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

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Updated ACR guidelines on management of lupus nephritis (LN). Consider early biopsy. Focus on triple therapy in LN. From the panel discussion, Tacrolimus can be an alternative to CNI (Voclosporin) where there is no access to this. Manage comorbidities such as CV risk, bone… https://t.co/4R02YnRXDP https://t.co/3J7YcF5ucQ

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