{"title":"SGLT-2 inhibitors: new horizons for rheumatologists.","authors":"Katherine Chakrabarti, W Joseph McCune","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001030","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a class of medications initially developed for the treatment of diabetes, although their cardiac and renal protective benefits are far reaching. There has been marked interest in the rheumatology community to adopt these medications into our clinical practice, particularly for chronic kidney disease with persistent proteinuria.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>SGLT2 inhibitors have been approved for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure with reduced or preserved ejection fraction, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in the setting of type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as chronic kidney disease with proteinuria. Large studies on SGLT2 inhibitors have largely excluded patients with proteinuric chronic kidney disease due to autoimmune glomerulonephritis due to concerns for confounding from immunosuppression. The Dapagliflozin and Prevention of Adverse Outcomes in CKD Trial (DAPA-CKD) showed that SGLT2 inhibition decreased progression of renal disease in patients with IgA nephropathy. Expanding this to other autoimmune glomerulonephropathies, several small studies have shown improvements in proteinuria in patients with lupus nephritis treated with SGLT2 inhibitors. A study evaluating safety of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with lupus identified no specific concerns even with concomitant use of immunosuppression.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Small studies have shown that SGLT2 inhibitors can been utilized safely and efficaciously in patients with lupus nephritis. Additional research is needed to identify where these medications fit into the rheumatology treatment armamentarium.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11296270/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Renal disease in pediatric rheumatology.","authors":"Ellen Cody, Hermine I Brunner","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001027","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review will provide updates in the outcomes in the common rheumatologic diseases with kidney involvement. Covered are also advances in therapeutics for the use of pediatric rheumatologic diseases with kidney involvement, as well as the potential kidney complications from other rheumatologic diseases and their medications.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Two of the more common rheumatologic diseases with kidney involvement, lupus and vasculitis, continue to show inadequate response to initial therapy of renal disease and practice continues to be driven by results of adult studies.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>There is a continued need for pediatric specific studies in rheumatologic diseases with kidney involvement as outcomes continue to be inadequate. Despite recently approved treatments for adults with rheumatic diseases and kidney involvement, therapeutic options in pediatrics remain limited, contributing to the overall morbidity and mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140944497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elena Galli, Francesco Muratore, Kenneth J Warrington
{"title":"Current management of giant cell arteritis and its complications.","authors":"Elena Galli, Francesco Muratore, Kenneth J Warrington","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001029","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review provides an update on current management strategies for giant cell arteritis (GCA), emphasizing the need for alternative therapies to reduce disease relapses and mitigate glucocorticoid (GC)-related morbidity.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The standard of care for GCA has traditionally involved prolonged use of GC, and recent studies are exploring faster GC tapering regimens in an effort to reduce adverse effects while maintaining disease control. Randomized clinical trials have highlighted the efficacy of tocilizumab (TCZ), an interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor, in reducing disease flares and sparing GCs. However, the optimal treatment duration with TCZ is unknown and patients remain at risk of relapse after treatment discontinuation. An unmet therapeutic need persists for patients who are not candidates for TCZ, and for those who have inadequate response to this biologic. Therefore, investigations into alternative therapies such as targeting interleukin-17A, blocking T-cell activation or inhibiting the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription pathway, showcase potential avenues for tailored treatments.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>While GCs remain the cornerstone of therapy, TCZ emerges as a promising GC-sparing agent. Ongoing research targeting different pathways implicated in GCA pathogenesis have led to encouraging results. However, the preliminary nature of these findings necessitates larger randomized controlled trials to establish their efficacy conclusively.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141450040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Updates in the care and management of children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus.","authors":"Clovis A Silva, Nadia E Aikawa, Eloisa Bonfa","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001026","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This narrative review offers an update of the most important recent articles published in the previous year of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE), focusing on care and management.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Age-related disparities may play a significant role in the clinical and laboratory characteristics of cSLE, as well as its performance in distinct classification criteria. Monogenic lupus is associated with higher disease damage scores and mortality rate compared to sporadic cSLE. Adolescent face unique challenges, with comorbid psychiatric diagnosis, low resilience and nonadherence posing relevant challenges. A recent international task force has outlined pivotal principles and points-to-consider for treat-to-target (T2T) in cSLE patients. While the past year did yield new randomized controlled trial for cSLE treatment, publications focused on broader management strategies, including the impact of ultraviolet radiation exposure, immunization, and strict blood pressure control. Additionally, case reports and series have evaluated the efficacy/safety profiles of both available and emerging treatments.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Current studies highlighted the various facets of cSLE, epidemiology, clinical, laboratory, classification criteria, adolescent issues, prognosis, surveillance, T2T approach and drug management. Despite notable progress, the scarcity of randomized trials emphasizes the need to delineate safer and more efficacious treatment modalities in cSLE.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140921333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anne M Sage, Sarah L N Clarke, Athimalaipet V Ramanan
{"title":"Novel therapies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.","authors":"Anne M Sage, Sarah L N Clarke, Athimalaipet V Ramanan","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001028","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review summarises the major novel treatment options for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) since the pandemic, reflecting not only on advancements in therapeutics but also approach to management and research.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Several recent international paediatric trials have been important in advancing understanding of JIA and furthering available treatment options. Biologic and small molecule agents were demonstrated to be effective and safe in recalcitrant or severe JIA (including extra-articular complications), mirroring the adult equivalent diseases.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Although joint and overall health have vastly improved for young people with JIA, ongoing international collaboration, critical review of treatment strategies and high quality research are essential to optimize outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141075523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Update on antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody vasculitis in children.","authors":"Jessica L Bloom, Eveline Y Wu","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001033","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is often organ- or life-threatening in children and impacts them during important periods of psychosocial and physical development. This review covers recent advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of AAV in children and highlights the ongoing need for funding and increased research collaboration.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Recent work has improved our understanding of AAV disease pathogenesis, potentially identifying new biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Collaborative clinical studies have also highlighted the variable manifestations in children and identified potential factors associated with poorer outcomes. Consensus-based treatment guidelines are also appearing, but clinical trials are still essential to better understanding treatment efficacy and safety in children affected by AAV. New, validated outcome measures, including those that are patient-reported, will facilitate these much-needed clinical trials in pediatric AAV.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>There is a continued need for more rigorous study in pediatric AAV, however, there is certainly excitement with the increase in recent research relevant to the pediatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141579188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Calcinosis in systemic sclerosis.","authors":"Srijana Davuluri, Christian Lood, Lorinda Chung","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000000900","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000000900","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To provide updated information on the prevalence, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and therapeutics of calcinosis cutis associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Observational studies show ethnic and geographical differences in the prevalence of calcinosis. In addition to clinical and serological associations, biochemical studies and in-vivo models have attempted to explain theories behind its pathogenesis, including prolonged state of inflammation, mechanical stress, hypoxia, and dysregulation in bone and phosphate metabolism. Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk for calcinosis in SSc. Few single center observational studies have shown mild benefit with minocycline and topical sodium thiosulfate.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Calcinosis cutis is the deposition of insoluble calcium in the skin and subcutaneous tissues. It affects up to 40% of SSc patients and causes significant morbidity. Long disease duration, features of vascular dysfunction, and osteoporosis have been associated with calcinosis. Altered levels of inorganic pyrophosphate and fibroblast growth factor-23 have been implicated in dysregulated phosphate metabolism that may lead to calcinosis in SSc. Plain radiography can help with diagnosis and quantifying the calcinosis burden. Surgical treatment remains the most effective therapy when feasible. At present, no medical therapies have proven efficacy in large randomized controlled trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41194417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zsuzsanna McMahan, John Pandolfino, Harris Perlman, Francesco Del Galdo, Monique Hinchcliff
{"title":"Gastrointestinal disease in systemic sclerosis: the neglected organ system?","authors":"Zsuzsanna McMahan, John Pandolfino, Harris Perlman, Francesco Del Galdo, Monique Hinchcliff","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BOR.0000000000001052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Identifying outcomes and clinical trial endpoints enabled the discovery of new inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments. Herein, we describe efforts to advance the study of gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations in systemic sclerosis (SSc).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Insights into the scope of the problem, as well as advancements in the measurement and treatment of SSc-GI, are underway. Proposed SSc esophageal endophenotypes are now defined, risk stratification methods are growing, and imaging and functional studies are now employed to guide therapeutic interventions. Additional progress is being made in characterizing the gut microbiome in patients with SSc. Research into the role of the immune response in the pathogenesis of SSc-GI disease is also ongoing, evolving simultaneously with the development of methods to facilitate data collection with real-time capture of diet, exercise, and medication data.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Multidisciplinary teams are working to deepen our understanding of SSc-GI disease pathogenesis, to identify biomarkers for risk stratification and the assessment of disease activity, and to develop and validate outcomes and clinical trial endpoints to pave the way toward effective therapy for SSc-GI disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis: guidelines and new clinical trial results.","authors":"Sindhu R Johnson, Elana J Bernstein","doi":"10.1097/BOR.0000000000001049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BOR.0000000000001049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the leading cause of death in patients with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in conjunction with the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), recently published clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of adults with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-associated ILD, including SSc-ILD. Herein, we summarize evidence from randomized trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of pharmacologic therapies for the treatment of SSc-ILD.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>In this review, we present findings from recent randomized controlled trials in SSc-ILD. The pharmacologic therapies discussed include immunosuppressive medications (mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, rituximab, and tocilizumab) and antifibrotic medications (nintedanib and pirfenidone).</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Randomized trials provide an evidence base for the SSc-ILD treatment recommendations put forth in the ACR/CHEST Guidelines for the treatment of ILD in people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. These guidelines will help inform clinical practice and highlight areas in which further research is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":11145,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in rheumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}