Rheumatology
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Ustekinumab trumps TNF-blockade for enthesitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis
After 6 months, 71% of those taking ustekinumab showed total enthesitis clearance.
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VIDEO: Guselkumab bests placebo in psoriatic arthritis
MADRID – The IL-23 blocker bested placebo on ACR 20 response and each secondary endpoint.
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VIDEO: Troponin acts as atherosclerotic biomarker in patients with lupus
MADRID – Tropinin T levels may help assess cardiovascular risk in patients with lupus.
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VIDEO: Adding ultrasound to treat to target doesn’t improve RA remission outcomes
MADRID – Use of ultrasound actually lowered rates of RA remission.
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Pain often persists despite biologic treatment in PsA
MADRID – Psoriatic arthritis patients may have more than just inflammatory pain symptoms.
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Studies provide insight into link between cancer immunotherapy and autoimmune disease
MADRID – Patients may “require much higher doses – of steroids in particular – to treat their symptoms.”
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Prophylaxis prevents PCP in rheumatic disease patients
Prophylaxis for steroid-associated pneumonia is a winner in patients with rheumatic diseases.
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Romosozumab cuts new vertebral fracture risk by 73%, but safety data are concerning
MADRID – Investigational bone-building drug looks promising, but safety concerns emerge.
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VIDEO: No cancer risk found from biological DMARDs
Real-world data spells out the extent of the risk for new onset cancer and cancer recurrence with biological disease modifying drugs.
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Study sheds light on pregnancy outcomes following ocrelizumab treatment
The study shows pregnancy outcomes data for women with multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
From the Journals
Cardiovascular risks vary by race/ethnicity in lupus patients
Unusually low rates of MI were seen among Hispanics and Asians with systemic lupus erythematosus.