What is the secret of a VNS RCT that works in RA? => Implant the device! RESET-RA RCT Sham controlled 3mo Then open label in active arm for 66mo 40% pts IR to >=3 bioDMARDs ACR 20 3 mo 42% vs. 19% CDAI LDA 27% vs. 11% 82% TNF IR pt had no change in treatment over 12mo 99% https://t.co/lfxa4YXUB4

Implantable vagal stimulator led to benefit in TNF-inadequate responder RA in this sham-controlled double-blind RCT (RESET-RA study) - 82% off b/tsDMARDs at 12mo - also with benefit to control group after crossover at 3mo to an active device #ACR25 1675 @RheumNow https://t.co/yYwWCKm6HF

Did we need a 2nd Interception RCT of HCQ in Pre-RA? Unsure but in any case, it does not work either STOPRA CCP3+>=2 ind 71 HCQ and 74 PBO 36 months RA conversion Dr Deane's take: "probably wrong drug rather than wrong timing" #ACR25 @RheumNow #ABSTRACT1674 https://t.co/jysdo8iz7v

New tx for IPF/autoimmune ILD, nerandomilast (PDE4Bi) Subgroup analysis from FIBRONEER-ILD, marginally less FVC worsening (-65mL tx grp vs -107mL plbo grp) & no clear improvements in dyspnea/fatigue/cough But also... 6% absolute reduction in overall, persisted (small n) in https://t.co/Faf26UZuDx

In the SERENA study (n=292), secukinumab reduced PsA incidence to 0.49/100 PY over 5 years in PsO patients with nail involvement, an ~82% drop vs historic non-biologic rates (2.7/100 PY). 98.3% remained PsA-free; PASI 90 achieved in 63%. Abstract#1463 @RheumNow #ACR25 https://t.co/ySOuFJiwge

#ACR25 SMILE RCT of Incomplete #SLE (ANA+ but not meeting SLICC) showed HCQ didn’t slow down SLE progression. But multiplex arrays showed reduction in autoantibodies with HCQ that were distinct from abs assoc. w progression. Would biomarker endpoints be the answer? @RheumNow https://t.co/XcvacgObVo

In a cohort of 269,304 IBD patients, NSAID use showed a small increase in IBD-related hospitalisation (HR 1.08), meeting non-inferiority threshold (HR <1.2). No risk in UC (HR 0.96); modest risk in Crohn’s (HR 1.16). Relooks at the current paradigm of blanket NSAID avoidance in https://t.co/O8MWg1BP50

56 pts w/tracheobronchial stenosis in GPA, highly frustrating disease manifestation Not surprising to see severe dx & prior intralesional tx assoc with incidence (ie necessity) of tracheal dilation Leflunomide protective? Have others seen this? #ACR @RheumNow Abstr#1596 https://t.co/djJXnAkxnv

This study evaluated effectiveness of SEC in PsA prevention of a subgroup of pts from SELENA: PsO pts w/o PsA & nail dse (n=292) At 5 yrs: 🎯98.3% didn't develop PsA (yEAIR 0.49) 🎯 Sustained PASI, PGA 0/1 💡Longterm SEC effective for PsA prevention? #ACR25 @RheumNow Abs1463 https://t.co/t7P1Oerbrw

12 year follow up radiographic data in axial SpA - ASAS definition of early stage does not significantly influence long term radiographic outcomes. Abt#1432 #ACR25 @RheumNow https://t.co/fFP2CW6X0B