Rheumatology
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Rituximab-Induced Low IgG Linked to Infections
Findings: A twofold increased risk of serious infections was noted in RA patients with low IgG levels following rituximab treatment. Data source:...
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RA: Adalimumab, MTX Induction Yields Sustained Response
Major Finding: DAS28 was reduced from 6.2 to 3.0 after a 24-week induction phase in 87 RA patients randomized to receive combination therapy,...
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Heart of a Lion: Rheumatologist Holds Fast to His Charitable Plans
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HAQ May Predict Which RA Patients Can Stop TNF-Inhibitors
Major Finding: A majority (81%) of patients in the adalimumab withdrawal group achieved DAS28 of less than 3.2, compared with 91% of those in the...
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Shingles Vaccine Safe for Adults on Biologics
Major Finding: The incidence rate for shingles at least 42 days after vaccination was 8 cases/1,000 person-years among vaccinated adults on a...
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TEAR Trial Validates Methotrexate First Strategy for Early RA
Major Finding: Of 379 patients who received methotrexate monotherapy, 28% achieved a DAS28 below 3.2.
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FREEDOM Extension: Denosumab Remains Safe, Effective up to 6 Years
Major Finding: In the first 3 years of the extension trial, those in the long-term treatment group experienced additional, statistically...
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Home-Based Postop Therapy Acceptable After Total Knee Replacement
Major Finding: The WOMAC function scores at postoperative week 10 were similar at a mean of 44.0, 39.32, and 35.0 in the one-on-one patients, the...
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Blog: Rheumatology Rewards Innovative Imaging
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Mycophenolate Better Than Azathioprine for Lupus Nephritis Maintenance Therapy
Major Finding: Mycophenolate mofetil was superior to azathioprine in rates of treatment failure (16.4% vs. 32.4%), renal flares (12.9% vs. 23.4...
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Formula Calculates Need for Heart Catheterization in SSc
Major Finding: Patients with a predicted mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) below 25 mm Hg showed a pulmonary hypertension (PH) prevalence of 4...