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Non-pharm tx in TAK - not something we always think about but… Impressive effect of resistance exercise!! Not just in symptoms but also inflammatory markers Per Dr. Springer - even a stress ball could be enough for UE vascular health in these pt @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/3O46gobbMX
Brian Jaros, MD @Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet )
1 week ago
The updated 2024 ACR Guideline for Dx and Tx of #lupus nephritis is here! Dr. Lisa Samaritano discusses the key recommendations 👇 For all pts: screen for LN, give HCQ and RAAS for pts with ⬆️ proteinuria GCs in pts w/ LN class III/IV &/or V. @Rheumnow #ACR24 @rheumarhyme https://t.co/wLVRGktR59
1 week ago
The overview for #lupus nephritis tx. Triple therapy is preferred as first line due to: 1. RCTs (BLISS-LN & AURORA 1) showing improved outcomes w/ triple txs 2. Nephron loss happens with ongoing LN - time is kidney! @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/IQo3q3O1pt
1 week ago
Overall very reasonable, aligning ACR recs w/other guidance groups & updated data Remember: guidelines are meant to be broken. Some patients can likely avoid pulse, others may need more steroid on the back end, biopsies are not benign #ACR24 @RheumNow

Mike Putman @EBRheum ( View Tweet )

1 week ago
Recommend "Triple Therapy" = Glucocorticoids + two other agents Practically, that means MMF + belimumumab OR CNI for most pts For the CYC afficionados, the lower-dose EUROLUPUS protocol is preferred #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/0gRISXSw0c
Mike Putman @EBRheum ( View Tweet )
1 week ago
Happening now, new guidelines for mgmt. A few highlights: Recommend prompt GC therapy, pulse x1-3d followed by oral pred (<0.5mg/kg/d) w/taper to <5mg by 6 months Aligns with EULAR recs for a much-lower dose than most clinicians currently doing #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/B71i7FBYlQ
Mike Putman @EBRheum ( View Tweet )
1 week ago
Interesting! Study of pts w/ ANA(-) & dsDNA(+). 1 in 5 dx with APLS! Have others seen that? I have been disgregarding this pattern, though some of that is related to my in-house assay (seems overly-sensitive) & my bias against overdiagnosis #ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#2391 https://t.co/FWgCjEwPDK
Mike Putman @EBRheum ( View Tweet )
1 week ago
Abstract 2503: Clofutriben (HSD-1 inhibitor) minimizes adrenal suppression. Adding clofutriben to prednisolone boosts ACTH & cortisol levels with fewer patients with suppressed morning cortisol (≤5.0 mg/dL) (34% vs 14%). @RheumNow #ACR24 #GCTox

Akhil Sood MD @AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet )

1 week ago
Biosimilar switching in practice Hyrich: UK experience Switching to biosimilar has no immediate benefit to patients but saves NHS money Allows for gain share that can be re-invested in pt care Transparency in switching in explaining to pts and offering resource @RheumNow #ACR24

Eric Dein @ericdeinmd ( View Tweet )

1 week ago
Abstract 1876: Developed a machine learning model w/ #SDoH covariates to accurately identify patients with SLE and ESRD in NIH All of US dataset @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/TLDSiBZZPs
Akhil Sood MD @AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet )
1 week ago