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Don’t Buy Guitars (12.6.2024)

This year at ACR24, the RheumNow faculty and reporters were prolific, generating >800 Tweets, 56 written articles, 117 Videos and 28 podcasts – all in 4 days! You can best review and learn ACR24 by A) Rheumatology Roundup; b) Topic Panel videos; and c) Topic podcasts.

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ACR24: Rheumatology Roundup

Join Drs. Jack Cush and Artie Kavanaugh as they review 15+ presentations and abstracts from the 2024 ACR Convergence meeting in Washington, DC.

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Sex related differences in PsA

Different factors are known to influence disease characteristics and outcomes in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Recently, there is new evidence that sex-related differences play a role not only in disease manifestations but also in efficacy and safety of treatments as well as outcomes

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What is the effect of cs/bDMARDs on weight in #PsA? ⬇️Weight loss seen with: IL17i IL23i csDMARDs ⬆️Weight gain seen with: TNFi IL12/23i Important to consider #comorbidity & #BMI in management decisions in PsA Ab2639 #ACR24 @RheumNow

Mrinalini Dey @DrMiniDey( View Tweet )

A#2585 PsABIOnd observ cohort study of IL23 (GUS) or IL17i 6 mo interim results of 686 pts PROs: PsAID-12 High Rx persistence at 6mo -94% on both Rx Comparable improvement in PsAID-12 - best results skin, discomfort 1/2 with clinically meaningful improvement #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/TM1jwTRR7C
Eric Dein @ericdeinmd( View Tweet )
A#2363 Deodhar Bimekizumab fast time to work: BE MOBILE 1 and 2 - rapid treatment responses with separation from PBO as early as 1-2 weeks after single dose. @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/T81Lzyoy7m
Eric Dein @ericdeinmd( View Tweet )
A study investigating weight trends in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and the impact of various medications. Analyzing 1754 patients, it explored multifactorial influences on weight changes Key findings: - Significant weight loss after starting IL17i, IL23i, and csDMARDs. - TNFi &… https://t.co/qOl2ojV9rL https://t.co/Eh2ZNLeKhn
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) @synovialjoints( View Tweet )
📝Bimekizumab 160mg Q4 weeks in r-axSpA and nr-axSpA achieved substantial reductions in MRI inflammation at Wk 16 maintaining to Wk 52. -PBO‑switchers (started at week 16) reached similar levels of improvement as continuous BKZ pts at Wk 52. Abst#1757 #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/m9sdAbFqI9
Adela Castro @AdelaCastro222( View Tweet )
BE MOBILE 1 & 2: Bimekizumab resulted in improvement of SIJ MRI inflammation & structural lesions particularly after 16 wks of treatment and continued on until wk. 52. Supports addtl evidence of BKZ's winning streak in #axSpA @RheumNow #ACR24 abs1757 https://t.co/EUntQIuQC8
Exciting early data for new highly selective TYK2i zasocitinib Improved PASI skin scores (though not as much as IL23i...) Funky skin-related adverse events at higher doses, not sure what to make of that? #ACR24 @rheumnow Abstr#1477 https://t.co/CtOFsoHdBh
Mike Putman @EBRheum( View Tweet )
#1462 🔬Rx persistence in PsA; Guselkumab (GUS) v. IL17Ai 💡 GUS (n=910) persistence @ 12 months (67%) almost 2X IL-17Ai (n=2743) (50%) ⏳ Median time to discontinuation: GUS not reached v 12.3 months for IL-17Ai. 🔴Durable therapy ❓better outcomes #ACR @RheumNow https://t.co/LfA3WygNVq
Caoilfhionn Connolly @CaoilfhionnMD( View Tweet )
Half of the respondents chose #IL17i for #psoriatic #arthritis #PsA Rx for #Achilles #tendonitis Interesting as lots Of data On #enthesitis wIL23i Likely all Effective #PsA Rx helps #tenosynovitis some have ➡️ data on #efficacy ⬆️ bio rationale #ACR24 @RheumNow @ACRheum https://t.co/wzefjsfdaj

Janet Pope @Janetbirdope( View Tweet )

Summary of treatments in psoriatic arthritis #PsA @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/EybzRCPLtA
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) @synovialjoints( View Tweet )
FDA's perspective on the use of artificial intelligence in drug development. - FDA is committed to a risk-based regulatory framework that promotes innovation & protects Pt safety - Est. CDER AI Council to coordinate, develop, & support internal & external AI-related activities… https://t.co/BLCYmBBJMY https://t.co/fMie3oOfmn
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )
Overview of IL-23 inhibition for chronic inflammatory disease (partial read) from Lancet. Started with targeting the p40 subunit shared between IL-12 & IL-23A. Now we have specific inhibitors of the p19 protein of IL-23A. These agents are superior to TNFi in plaque… https://t.co/ud61WLgWs2 https://t.co/fQ7WhLyrsi
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )

ANA+ consult (10.18.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.com.

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Cytokines/biomarkers from IL-23/IL-17 pathways are Increased in psoriasis. Subanalysis of phase 2 254 pt PsO trial revealed that 12 wks of deucravacitinib assoc w/ reduction in IL-17A, IL-17C, beta-defensin, PI3 - decreases correlated w/ PASI changes https://t.co/Ii381B2mZx https://t.co/vXDyLUsKPi
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )

Dot the "i", Cross the "t" (10.11.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. Today’s reports suggest where to look for help, especially with regard to pain.

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Stop Counting Bugs (10.4.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.This week’s rants include the microbiome, PsA treatment choices and fishing for P-values in research.

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UCB released topline results of a phase 3b H2H "BE BOLD" RCT of bimekizumab (anti-IL17) vs rizankizumab (anti-IL23) in 550 active adult #PsA pts - at wk 16 inhibition of IL-17A/F was superior to IL-23 using the ACR50 primary endpoint. https://t.co/aWnHYefS2C https://t.co/2Vft5fouFv
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )

I Can't Treat Ugly (9.20.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and a new FDA approval for EGPA, this week on the Podcast.

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Systemic Sclerosis Insights (9.13.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.com.

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Low Placental Transfer Rates with Risankizumab

There are significant concerns about the safety of drug use during pregnancy and lactation, especially newer biologic agents. This is complicated by a lack of research. 

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All in the Family (8.23.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush picks highlight reports from the past week on RheumNow.com, with reports on the challenge of lupus nephritis, perplexing skin issues, you don't know JAK (about Tyk) and the value of a good family history.

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HBV reactivation w/ Anti-IL17, IL12/23, IL23 & JAKi. Metanalysis of pts w/ chronic HBV infection (HBsAg+ or detectable HBV-DNA) and prior HBV infection (HBcAb+, HBsAg neg) shows more reactiv w/ chronic HBV (14% vs 5%), similar betw classes (0-4%) https://t.co/5Jgehb5gNg https://t.co/o0TuLEsMm9
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )
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