A study comparing seven biologic DMARDs in RA patients aged 65 years and older found abatacept had the highest retention rate and the lowest discontinuation rate…
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Beyond Addiction: Medical Therapy for Addiction May Benefit Medical Adherence
Treating patients with rheumatic disease for their addictions will also encourage patients to address their overall health conditions, resulting in better medical adherence…
Risk Assessment & Treatment in APS Patients
The pathogenesis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is complicated and may involve local inflammation, vasculopathy, pregnancy complications and thrombosis. During the 2019 ACR State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium, Lisa Sammaritano, MD, addressed the risk assessment and treatment of APS patients…
Vaccines & Rheumatology Patients
Vaccines are often safe for rheumatology patients, but precautions may be needed, said Brian Schwartz, MD, at the 2019 ACR State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium…
A Bridge Between Patients & Rheumatologists: What Social Workers Want Rheumatologists to Know
An integral part of the rheumatology care team, social workers can address specific issues related to a patient’s overall wellbeing. Here are some insights into how rheumatologists can better partner with social workers as part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure better patient outcomes…
Tofacitinib + Methotrexate: 2-Year Clinical, Radiographic & Safety Outcomes
In a 24-month clinical trial, tofacitinib proved safe and effective in combination with methotrexate in adult patients with RA…
FDA Approves Risankizumab, Adds Stronger Warning to Sleep Medications
The FDA has approved rizankixumab to treat adults with plaque psoriasis and added boxed warnings to sleep medications…
Peripheral Manifestations of Spondyloarthritis
A recent study evaluated the factors associated with the presence of peripheral manifestations of spondyloarthritis (SpA), which affects more than half of patients with SpA. Researchers found that being older, HLAB27 negative and having a history of psoriasis were associated with these symptoms…
Dr. Sou-Pan Wu Is the First Recipient of the Norman B. Gaylis Research Award
The Norman B. Gaylis, MD, Research Award for Rheumatologists in Community Practice is designed to encourage practicing clinicians to conduct their own research for the betterment of patients and rheumatology. The 2019 inaugural honoree is Sou-Pan Wu, MD, who will research gout in the Hmong population in Minnesota…
Ixekizumab Promising for Non-Radiographic Axial SpA; Plus FDA Approves Belimumab for Pediatric Lupus
Results from a Phase 3 study showed ixekizumab significantly improved the signs and symptoms of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in patients…
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