#EULAR2024 OP0043 Data from UK BILAG-BR registry showed in n>100 patients w neuropsychiatric #lupus (NPSLE), over 2/3 improved with rituximab. NPSLE tended to occur with other #SLE features and with high level of organ damage @RheumNow https://t.co/q5olZgr6Pt

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OP0137 is comparative analysis of clinical efficacy & drug retention of b/tsDMARDs >1/2 D2T RA pts starting JAKi, RTX, IL-6Ri, or TNFi, but ~1/3 w abatacept, achieved remission or low disease activity in 6m & maintained consistent drug retention for 2yrs @RheumNow #EULAR2024

OP0131 on occurrence & predictors of #DMARD treatment failure in #RA 8% of pts failed ≥3 b/tsDMARDs with ~4yrs to failure In pts starting first b/tsDMARD, up to 25% fail ≥2 b/tsDMARDs in 3yrs Risk of fulfilling EULAR D2T criterion 1 ➡️ 2.3% in first 5yrs @RheumNow #EULAR2024

#EULAR2024 OP0076 UK multicentre cohort study showed rituximab was effective in systemic features of #Sjogren in children & adults. One in 6 lost response in subsequent cycle due to antidrug antibodies. Humanised or type 2 antiCD20Ab in the future could improve this @RheumNow https://t.co/duYpr2yKGB

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Novel B cell depleters! Bispecific T cell engagers (BiTEs) being studied for #SLE & #RA as a way to get CAR-T cell like responses but more accessible w/less risk for CK release syndrome. #EULAR24 T cell-engaging therapies — BiTEs and beyond | Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology