Lupus
sheila RHEUMarampa
1 week ago
Data from this retrospective cohort study by Alomari et al show that SLE pts on SGLT2is
⬇️rates of PulHPN (OR 0.79)
⬇️all-cause mortality (0.49)
⬇️hospitalizations (OR 0.56)
⬇️LN (OR 0.4)
vs non-SGLT2i users(p<0.001)
Impt role of SGLT2i as adjunct tx
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs2438 https://t.co/NQJTzQwRCt
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof
1 week ago
#ACR25 Abstr#LB01 After several smaller studies, a Multicentre, Phase 2b RCT of 152 #SLE pts in China. SRI-4 was met in IL-2 as s/c every other day for 12 wks, followed by weekly for another 12 wks vs PBO. Efficacy & T-regs expansion were dose dependent. On to Phase 3 @RheumNow https://t.co/L0rYr5D1R1
Mike Putman EBRheum
1 week ago
Late Breaker: Phase 2 RCT of low dose IL2 in SLE
Dose dependent response in SRI4 over 12 weeks
& surprisingly high rates of LLDAS
Too early to know if useful, but worth evaluating in a phase 3
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abstr#LB01 https://t.co/oPOLG82nwi
Akhil Sood MD, MS AkhilSoodMD
1 week ago
The CAR T engine doesn’t stop! LB04: Phase 1 bispecific CD19/BCMA CAR T in refractory autoimmune disease 🚗💥 ✅ Low AEs (mostly Gr 1–2 CRS, hematologic) 💪 Robust efficacy in lupus nephritis 🔄 Deep B-cell depletion → naïve B-cell repopulation @RheumNow #ACR25
Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD
1 week ago
HCQ weight-based dosing: out
HCQ whole blood monitoring: in
Whole blood levels more precisely balance risks of SLE flare (under-dosing) vs. toxicitiy (over-dosing)
Many pt on <5 mg/kg had supra-therapeutic blood levels with risk for toxicity
@RheumNow #ACR25 #ACRBest Abst 1722 https://t.co/qIbACxAW39
The ACR Convergence 2025 in Chicago opens with engaging topics curated for the global rheumatologist. As a clinician, I always look forward to sessions that provide updates and practical key points that I can bring home and apply to my practice.
sheila RHEUMarampa
1 week ago
Pooled data fr diff SLE cohorts by Dr SGarg et al were evaluated to determine an upper threshold tx range of HCQ
750-1150 ng/mL: safe & effective HCQ levels
>1150ng/mL-supratx, no added tx benefit
CKD st >/=3: 2x ⬆️odds of toxic hcq levels
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1722 #ACRBest https://t.co/RFx1VO0bov
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey
1 week ago
#1723 Why is systemic autoimmunity more common in females?
Loss of X-chromosome inactivation maintenance in B cells (not T cells) amplifies interferon-driven disease, with increased autoantibodies, inflammation and renal injury. Key mechanistic advance. @RheumNow #ACR25
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey
1 week ago
3rd plenary session!
#1722 Defining safe HCQ levels in SLE: whole-blood 750-1150ng/mL= therapeutic range; >1150ng/mL ➡️ ~2× toxicity risk; <750ng/mL ➡️ higher flare risk
CKD ≥3 increases odds of supratherapeutic levels
New era of precision monitoring in SLE?
@RheumNow #ACR25
Mike Putman EBRheum
1 week ago
Plenary 3, HCQ blood levels in SLE
HCQ level > 1150: 1.9x risk of HCQ toxicity
HCQ level < 750: 1.4x risk of active SLE
HCQ dose < 5mg/kg: 1.9x risk active SLE
My take home? Blindly reducing dose to <5mg/kg is BAD; use levels instead!
@RheumNow #ACRBest #ACR25 Abstr1722 https://t.co/UCBPAKAyon
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof
1 week ago
#ACR25 Please find my video interview with Prof Edward Vital @edvital on their work on International Consensus of Glucocorticoid Tapering Guideline in #SLE #lupus Abstr#1526 @RheumNow
https://t.co/MnQdcdASkG https://t.co/b7GMcnFU2m
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof
1 week ago
#ACR25 Please find my video and take on Abstr#0646. Promising new Bi-specific T-cell engager (BiTE) other than Blinatumomab in #SLE @RheumNow
https://t.co/5JrLG41nsD https://t.co/KeY6AkHUNK
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