Drug Safety
David Liew drdavidliew
3 months ago
Implantable vagal stimulator led to benefit in TNF-inadequate responder RA in this sham-controlled double-blind RCT (RESET-RA study)
- 82% off b/tsDMARDs at 12mo
- also with benefit to control group after crossover at 3mo to an active device
#ACR25 1675 @RheumNow https://t.co/yYwWCKm6HF
Aurelie Najm AurelieRheumo
3 months ago
Did we need a 2nd Interception RCT of HCQ in Pre-RA?
Unsure but in any case, it does not work either
STOPRA CCP3+>=2 ind 71 HCQ and 74 PBO
36 months RA conversion
Dr Deane's take: "probably wrong drug rather than wrong timing"
#ACR25 @RheumNow #ABSTRACT1674 https://t.co/jysdo8iz7v
Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof Yuz6Yusof
3 months ago
#ACR25 SMILE RCT of Incomplete #SLE (ANA+ but not meeting SLICC) showed HCQ didn’t slow down SLE progression. But multiplex arrays showed reduction in autoantibodies with HCQ that were distinct from abs assoc. w progression. Would biomarker endpoints be the answer? @RheumNow https://t.co/XcvacgObVo
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints
3 months ago
In a cohort of 269,304 IBD patients, NSAID use showed a small increase in IBD-related hospitalisation (HR 1.08), meeting non-inferiority threshold (HR <1.2). No risk in UC (HR 0.96); modest risk in Crohn’s (HR 1.16). Relooks at the current paradigm of blanket NSAID avoidance in https://t.co/O8MWg1BP50
Mike Putman EBRheum
3 months ago
56 pts w/tracheobronchial stenosis in GPA, highly frustrating disease manifestation
Not surprising to see severe dx & prior intralesional tx assoc with incidence (ie necessity) of tracheal dilation
Leflunomide protective? Have others seen this?
#ACR @RheumNow Abstr#1596 https://t.co/djJXnAkxnv
Richard Conway RichardPAConway
3 months ago
Sun et al. Telitacicept in SARD-ILD (pSS, ASS, RA). 25 patients. Improvements in CT, PFTs, 6MWT. @RheumNow #ACR25 Abstr#1361 https://t.co/q679LOaOyL
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints
3 months ago
In pooled analysis of 9 PsA trials, 6.9% of secukinumab-treated patients had fungal infections, mostly mild/moderate. Candida rates were low (1.86–2.18/100 PY) and didn’t increase over time. 89.7% resolved fully; only 0.8% led to discontinuation. Abstract 1459 @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/kltMZVEDf9
Richard Conway RichardPAConway
3 months ago
England et al. Predictors of progression RA-ILD - UIP pattern (HR 1.46), current (HR 1.98) and former (HR 1.60) smoking, age (HR 1.03). @RheumNow #ACR25 Abstr#1308 https://t.co/IvQo8Istta
sheila RHEUMarampa
3 months ago
Interim analysis of Ph3 TULIP-SC trial:
Anifrolumab 120mg SC or PBO weekly + SOC x 52wks
Primary endpt met: BICLA response w/Anifrolumab (60.3%) vs. PBO(43.9%)[p=0.014]
Pts on Ani had sustained BICLA response upto wk 52 (HR 2.1)
Promising results.
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1545 https://t.co/nqse1BiGq2
Jiha Lee JihaRheum
3 months ago
In Sjögren’s, cancer risk is real.
>9yr multicenter cohort (n=314), overall cancer risk ↑ (SIR 1.68), NHL >15× expected
Predictors: older age, smoking, LAD, splenomegaly, cryoglobulinemia (strongest for lymphoma).
Malignancies = 24% of deaths
@RheumNow #ACR25 Abstract #1681
Richard Conway RichardPAConway
3 months ago
Pope @Janetbirdope et al. Parenteral (IM and/or IA) superior to oral steroids in early RA. Better discontinuation of steroids with no difference in need for advanced therapies. @RheumNow #ACR25 Abstr#1355 #ACRbest https://t.co/OyvnzEGlLE
sheila RHEUMarampa
3 months ago
In a prespecified exploratory analysis of REGENCY trial data by DrRovin et al,
Bet. wks 24 and 76:
Obinutuzumab ⬇️ LN flares vs. PBO (HR 0.44; p=0.0074)
Pts on Obi had less unfavorable kidney outcomes vs. PBO (HR 0.37; p=0.0039)
Addtl tx option for LN
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1521 https://t.co/N5K9Nzh71E
sheila RHEUMarampa
3 months ago
Post-hoc analysis of CARE(Ph2B) Study to assess sustained responses in mSLEDAI-2K vs. PBO x 12mos in pts given Cenerimod
Sustained response in Cenerimod Ex-4mg (63.5%) > PBO (50%); HR 1.43
Ongoing research, further data needed.
#ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1519 https://t.co/cQbVVIIyxW
Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD
3 months ago
Infection data from SELECT-GCA:
Glucocorticoids seem to drive overall infectious risk
UPA use associated with higher zoster - vaccinate!!
@RheumNow #ACR25 Abst# 0895 https://t.co/ueVbFPxG0Q
Jiha Lee JihaRheum
3 months ago
Prednisone remains both lifeline and liability.
New PRED-SAFE SDM tool helps patients and clinicians navigate that tension—visualizing benefits and harms to guide tapering. In pilot testing, 93% had no residual decisional conflict.
@RheumNow #ACR25 Abstract#1052 #ACRbest https://t.co/CgQ75N7A1p
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