Anti-Zoster Drug Prevents Shingles in Lupus Patients on Anifrolumab

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The antiviral drug valaciclovir (Valtrex), given prophylactically, kept patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) under treatment with anifrolumab (Saphnelo) from having herpes zoster attacks, researchers said, offering a potential alternative to zoster vaccination.

Phase 3 Trial Results of Deucravacitinib in Psoriatic Arthritis

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Bristol Myers Squibb announced recently the results from POETYK PsA-1 and POETYK PsA-2, Phase 3 trials pivotal trials of deucravacitinib (DEUC) in adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Both trials met their primary endpoint, demonstrating ACR20 efficacy after 16 weeks of treatment with DEUC compared with placebo.

Benefit of Achieving Target Serum Urate Levels in Gout with Chronic Kidney Disease

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A cohort study of gout patients with CKD stage 3 found that lowering serum urate (SUA) level to less than 6 mg/dL, lowered the risk for severe or end-stage kidney disease progression.

ICYMI: VITAL Info on Autoimmune Disease (2.9.2024)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com. Highlights are summarized by three songs: "Stairway to Heaven", "You're No Good", and "How Long (has this been going on)".

Sedentary Behavior Increases the Risk of Gout

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NHANES national survey study shows that sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for gout, especially in those without hyperuricemia. 

A Modifiable Vascular Risk in SLE

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Atherosclerosis progression was more than twice as common in younger people with SLE than in healthy controls in a prospective study from Greece, but the rate difference narrowed substantially with sustained SLE remission and conventional cardiovascular risk factor management.

Best of 2024: BSR Guidelines for Systemic Sclerosis Management

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The British Society for Rheumatology has updated its 2015 guidelines for the management of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) based on published evidence, systematic literature review and expert opinion.

Best of 2024: Upside/Downside of Steroids in Lupus Nephritis

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A systematic review of randomized clinical trials of patients with biopsy-proven lupus nephritis demonstrates both the benefits and harms to early glucocorticoid regimens on lupus outcomes.

Best of 2024: Eating for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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The majority of practicing rheumatologists at RheumNow Live 2024 were unaware of the new ACR guidelines issued in 2022 regarding dietary and lifestyle recommendations for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Dr. Monica Guma reviewed these guidelines during her lecture on the impact of diet on disease activity and therapeutic response.  

Best of 2024: Mixed Long-term Effects of Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Women

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A follow-up analysis of a randomized clinical trial found that the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements among postmenopausal women was associated with decreased risk for cancer mortality, but increased risk for cardiovascular disease mortality. The analysis is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Best of 2024: SGLT2 Inhibitor Protective Effects in Lupus

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) outcomes were assessed based on whether they received sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), in the setting of comorbid type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Best of 2024: Good Clinical Practice Recommendations on Glucocorticoid Withdrawal and Adrenal Insufficiency

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Glucocorticoids are widely prescribed as anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents. This results in at least 1% of the population using chronic glucocorticoid therapy being at risk for glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency. This risk is dependent on the dose, duration and potency of the glucocorticoid, route of administration, and individual susceptibility.