Leflunomide for #PMR? ✅ #Leflunomide FAR more effective than #MTX in #polymyalgia #rheumatica V fast withdrawal of #prednisone #LEF ~4 to 5 months #MTX 30 mos! ⬇️flares w LEF 😮 #EULAR2024 @RheumNow @eular_org @SebaUltraTrail https://t.co/2hk0yMH6gY

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Does TCZ switch off GCA histopathologically? GCA pts still on TCZ (median 2.4y duration) had repeat temporal artery biopsy (contralat) Despite serological remission on TCZ, a heap had active histopath findings & PET still active. Scary #EULAR2024 OP0233 Reggio Emilia @RheumNow https://t.co/TKBUP5p4R0

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#Editor’s #Choice @MatsJunek Who #relapses in #ANCA #vasculitis In #Pexivas trial #Renal #failure may be protective from relapses. Seems to be the case in renal #lupus #GN too~my opinion ?Why 🤷 #EULAR2024 #EULARBEST @ARD_BMJ @RheumNow @eular_org @ACR_Journals https://t.co/kUD1qjnwqE

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I have to say: upadacitinib looks very decent for GCA. Not a panacea, but it definitely does something & good safety during trial. Would love to eventually see: - H2H comparative effect vs toci, secukinumab - structural outcomes - long-term safety #EULAR2024 PBA0001 @RheumNow https://t.co/pHZgCKsoA9 https://t.co/5BxCkkLPti

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LONG-TERM EFFICACY TOCILIZUMAB AFTER ULTRA-SHORT GC TO TREAT GCA: 3 Yr FOLLOW-UP OF THE GUSTO TRIAL 3 day GC pulse immediate 12 mths Toci 85% drug free remission at 4 yrs! @rheumnow #EULAR2024