Rheumatology
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FDA opens abbreviated approval pathway for interchangeable biosimilars
The FDA has proposed a regulatory path for biosimilar biologics that are interchangeable with the reference product.
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Bone fractures more likely to occur in psoriasis, PsA patients
This is the first population-based study to examine the relationship between bone fractures and psoriasis, according to the authors.
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Reports of new-onset joint pain differ after starting vedolizumab
Two recent reports that provide opposing evidence about the potential for inflammatory bowel disease patients to develop articular manifestations...
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Symptoms don’t worsen during pregnancy in most PsA patients
Many patients benefit from better skin, although flares may come.
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All systemic steroid guidelines for RA offer little guidance
Every current guideline and consensus statement regarding systemic glucocorticoid therapy in rheumatoid arthritis falls short of offering...
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Medicare payments set for infliximab biosimilar Inflectra
Medicare will now cover payment for the infliximab biosimilar drug Inflectra.
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Giant cell arteritis independently raises risk for venous thromboembolism
The risk of venous thromboembolism increases markedly shortly before the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis regardless of glucocorticoid exposure,...
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery or total joint replacement: which first?
NEW ORLEANS – Encourage obese patients who need a total hip or knee replacement to undergo bariatric surgery beforehand, not after.
Commentary
OA drug development needs patient-focused approach to biomarkers and outcome measures
Renewed interest in establishing more ways for potential osteoarthritis drug candidates to be evaluated in clinical trials has led to calls for...
Conference Coverage
Strength of fibromyalgia as marker for seizures questioned
HOUSTON – The specificity of fibromyalgia as a marker for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures is less reliable than previously described, results...
Conference Coverage
Lupus patients may be shortchanged on lipid management
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