Abstract 2697: Compared to MMF, tacrolimus showed - similar SRR by week 96 (58.5% vs. 69.2%, OR 0.62; 95% CI 0.29-1.29) - similar time to renal AE/deaths (HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.37-1.35) - serious AEs less frequent (12.3% vs. 30.8%) @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/o3LtgOp7St

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In PsA patients, GLP-1 RA therapy led to significant weight loss and improvements in CRP, pain, lipids, and blood pressure. PsA outcomes improved proportionally with weight loss. Regression analyses revealed that each 1% reduction in body weight was associated with significant https://t.co/Pph1PjfOve

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Abstract 2696: Phase 1/2 study of rapidly engineered CD19 CAR T showed: - rapid depletion of CD19 B cells w/ recovery by Day 90 - Days 180 and 360: returning B cells largely naive (CD27-IgD+) - Interferon expression ↓ after CAR T treatment @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/FzdFbqWwtE

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#ACR25 Abstr#2697 H2H RCT of Tacrolimus + GC vs MMF + GC in #lupus Nephritis in Asia for Induction-Maintenance showed similar efficacy. Different side effects: AKI more in TAC, low WCC & infections in MMF. Informative for services with no access to biologics/Voclosporin @RheumNow https://t.co/V4uWhuqjjW

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#2658 In >870k adults with T2DM or obesity, GLP-1 receptor agonists showed no increase in autoimmune or inflammatory disease risk, and were instead linked to lower mortality, heart failure, stroke and dementia. Excellent real-world safety signals. @RheumNow #ACR25

Abstract 2695: Deep dive into B-cell depletion (BCD) Lymph node biopsy pre/post tx: 🔹 CAR T: complete BCD + disrupted follicular architecture 🔹 RTX, OBI, BLIN: reduced BCD + preserved follicular architecture ✅ Complete LN depletion → drug-free remission @RheumNow #ACR25

Inflammation skews lipid levels in RA: the “lipid paradox” Using data from CERTAIN and VARA, inflammation (hsCRP)-adjusted TC & LDL better predicted ASCVD events than standard lipids. Are we missing RA pts who need statins? @RheumNow #ACR25 A#2681

#2681 Tackling the “lipid paradox” in RA: inflammation-adjusted TC & LDL (using hsCRP correction) improved ASCVD risk prediction and flagged more high-risk patients than standard lipids. A smarter way to guide statin use in RA. @RheumNow #ACR25

Abst 2694: Post-hoc analysis of Phase 2 PAISLEY SLE trial examined impact of deucravacitinib on renal dysfunction 🔹 Plasma proteins a/w ↑ BILAG renal score and ↓ UPCR --> reduced by WK 32 🔹 Biomarkers inversely related to eGFR were reduced with deucra vs PBO @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/6CvmQ9lCfS

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In the epidemiology session on the final day of #ACR25, a large cohort study (>430k pts) showed that GLP-1 receptor agonists were linked to lower incidence of RA, gout & OA vs DPP-4 inhibitors. Adds to the growing case for GLP-1 benefits beyond glucose control. @RheumNow #2657

Lots of interest in MRI for GCA diagnosis... but what about monitoring? Case series of 14 pts: MRI identified relapse prior to symptoms or inflammatory markers in 2 cases, including those on TCZ, which hides them More available in US context, noninvasive, & more structures https://t.co/pnrI9SEpll

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Deucravacitinib (TYK2) in PsA from POETYK trials Improved ACR20 at wk16 (NNT ~5), less benefit for ACR70 (NNT ~20) Steady improvements during open label extension (all pts received drug) Would expect approval for PsA soon... where will this fit in your approach? @RheumNow https://t.co/325h2hf0AE

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In early axSpA vs non-axSpA CBP, 2 year spinal x-ray progression was minimal in both groups. But on MRI, fat lesions increased significantly in axSpA (0.16 units/yr vs –0.02), with 15% having ≥3 lesions at 2 year vs 1% in non-axSpA. Fat lesions may signal early structural https://t.co/zvgU1Gt0po

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#ACR25 Clinical Preview by Prof Coates for use now: GLP-1 agonist & Diet Abstr#813 GIP/GLP-1 improved MSK pain Abstr#849 GLP-1 reduced risk of #MACE in PsA Abstr#2690 RCT = the degree of weight loss regardless specific dietary strategy determined benefit in PsA @RheumNow https://t.co/4jB0fFHosC

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Observational study from VCRC AAV patinet, >70% had pulm involvement at some point As expected, nodules favor GPA (63% vs 12% MPA) & DAH favors MPA (61% vs 31%) More ILD in MPA (11% vs 1%) & more endobronchial in GPA (12% vs 2%) Helpful pearls! @RheumNow #ACR25 Abstr#0721 https://t.co/Iu5MdiTABR

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