Which lupus nephritis patients are at higher risk for CKD? #Abstract0624 shows coexisting tubulointerstitial inflammation/damage (TII/TID) on renal biopsy is linked to CKD progression (HR 2.667, 95% CI: 1.333-5.335) Risk high among Class III, IV, V and eGFR > 30 @RheumNow #ACR24

Mycophenolate isn't great for vaccine immunogenicity, but withholding MMF for one week after both doses of recombinant zoster vaccine boosts Ab titres ++ in this Brazilian RCT. A week off post-vaccine: definitely worth considering in stable disease #ACR24 ABST0247 @RheumNow https://t.co/lajS5DzRbD

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CKD keeps a persistent low grade inflammatory state! Implications: CKD ⬆️risk for CV dz through different mech @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/KcCvyTVaav

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#ACR24 Ab#0771 ARID5B - transcription factor controls pathologic inflammatory fibroblast ARID5B: RA risk locus on GWAS, also link to SLE, Graves Binds to histone editors to epigenetically regulate fibroblast state ARID5B deletion incr inflamm response, overexpr decr @RheumNow https://t.co/ebKnX1uTuO

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Role of X chromosome in autoimmune disease? SLE increased in Klinefelter (XXY), decreased in Turner’s (XO) X chromosome inactivation with Xist Inductively transgenic expression of Xist in male mice induces autoantibodies Year in Review #ACR24 Bridges @RheumNow https://t.co/M88f0v0kpe

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Study of 237 SLE pts shows mood disorders, fibromyalgia & chronic damage were major determinants of poorer Quality of life in SLE. mean SLEDAI-2k was 1.7, 29% had FM; 44% had chronic damage. https://t.co/JHzmleVMIK https://t.co/Sqk9K6oA7M

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