Rheumatology
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Stopping TNF inhibitors before 20 weeks’ gestation not linked to worsening RA, JIA
The study further refines when TNF inhibitor discontinuation may be feasible during pregnancy.
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Long-term opioid use substantial in elderly adults prior to total joint replacement
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Comorbidities may cut effectiveness of psoriasis biologics
PARIS – In the PSO-BIO-REAL study, PASI 100 rate dropped as the number of comorbidities rose.
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Four distinct IgG4-related disease groups described in study
This large, international, multicenter cohort study used a novel cluster analysis method.
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FDA committee votes yes on romosozumab for osteoporosis
FDA and the sponsor propose postmarketing surveillance to track a questionable cardiovascular safety signal.
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Back pain persists in one in five patients
Research finds four types of back pain trajectories, each associated with varying rates of pain, disability, and health care use.
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Aspirin appears underused to prevent preeclampsia in SLE patients
Approximately a quarter of pregnant women with lupus took aspirin, although half had at least one traditional preeclampsia risk factor.
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ACR, NPF unveil new psoriatic arthritis treatment guideline
This marks the first such recommendations to be assembled using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE)...
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Weight loss cuts risk of psoriatic arthritis
CHICAGO – An empowering new message for psoriasis patients.
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Nerve growth factor antibody cuts OA pain with low AEs
CHICAGO – First phase 3 results from an OA trial testing a nerve growth factor antibody, tanezumab.