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Rheumnow Podcast

RheumNow Day 3 Recap ACR Convergence 2024 Highlights

Nov 19, 2024
Joining the discussion are Bella Mehta, a New York rheumatologist specializing in autoimmune diseases, Brian Jaros from Chicago, an expert in giant cell arteritis, and Quilin Conley from Galway, focusing on anti-obesity medications. They delve into new lupus nephritis recommendations and explore the interplay between psoriatic arthritis and immunotherapy mortality risks. Additionally, advancements in predicting vision loss in giant cell arteritis are discussed, alongside the potential of GLP-1 medications to benefit rheumatoid arthritis patients, despite challenges like side effects.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recent guidelines on lupus nephritis stress the importance of understanding disease classes 3, 4, and 5 for effective patient management.
  • A significant study indicates safe use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in autoimmune patients, despite a noted increase in mortality risks initially.

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New Recommendations for Lupus Nephritis

Recent guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of lupus nephritis were highlighted as a significant development during the conference. This session focused on the nuances of managing classes 3, 4, and 5 of the disease, which are critical for patient care. The expert faculty emphasized that further resources on this topic are available for those interested in deepening their understanding. Given the complexity and importance of effective management strategies for lupus nephritis, these recommendations are essential for rheumatology practitioners.

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