Ankylosing spondylitis
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TNF inhibitors have delayed effect on spondyloarthritis radiographic progression
It could take 2-4 years before plain radiographs show any sign of a benefit on the spine or sacroiliac joints.
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Lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responses seen in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
Patients who take methotrexate or rituximab seem to be especially vulnerable.
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Multiple studies highlight pandemic’s impact on patients with rheumatic disease
From the Europe-based REUMAVID study to the United Kingdom’s CONTAIN study, some common themes are emerging, with lessons to be learned for future...
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Boosting the presence of darker skin in rheumatology education
Doctors are beginning to address educational gaps in rheumatologists’ exposure to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in people with darker...
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Most patients with chronic inflammatory diseases have sufficient response to COVID-19 vaccination
A preprint publication of a study of 133 people with chronic inflammatory disease and 53 controls shows that those with CID mount immune responses...
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Rheumatology clinics find success with smoking cessation referral program
Clinics that adopted a protocolized, EHR-based approach to checking for readiness to quit saw a 26-fold increase in quit-line referrals.
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Researchers stress importance of second COVID-19 vaccine dose for infliximab users
Significantly lower antibody concentrations seen after a first dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine in users of infliximab vs. vedolizumab...
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COVID-19 vaccination in RMD patients: Safety data “reassuring”
Two studies show mainly mild reactions and favorable antibody responses in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases after vaccination...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA warning letters target OTC cannabidiol product claims for pain relief
The FDA sent warning letters to two manufacturers for illegal marketing of drugs containing cannabidiol (CBD) and a failure to comply with current...
Conference Coverage
Checkpoint inhibitor–induced rheumatic complications often arise late
Rheumatologic adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can happen later in the course of treatment but also can continue after...
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Rise of JAK inhibitors highlights axial spondyloarthritis year in review
Panelists at the 2021 Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium discussed the impact JAK inhibitors will have on the management of patients with...