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Trial shows olokizumab’s effect in nonresponders to TNF inhibitors in RA
The most likely use of olokizumab in clinical practice, if it is approved, is for patients with inadequate responses to TNF inhibitors.
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Out-of-state telehealth visits could help more patients if restrictions eased: Study
Patients who live near state borders don’t have the same access to telehealth that other residents do in some states; people in rural areas are...
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What we know about long COVID so far
“People with these unexplained symptoms may be misunderstood by their health care providers, which can result in a long time for them to get a...
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Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis insurance coverage remains restrictive
A database review showed restrictive coverage of specialty medications for psoriatic disease beyond the label indications.
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Docs gain new flexibility treating osteoporosis from steroids
In an updated guideline, the American College of Rheumatology made two important updates for prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced...
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Desperate long COVID patients turn to unproven alternative therapies
“There are no evidence-based established treatments for long COVID at this point. You can’t blame patients for looking for alternative remedies to...
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Limiting antibiotic overprescription in pandemics: New guidelines
The COVID-19 pandemic brought an alarming increase in antimicrobial resistance in hospitals, with infections and deaths caused by resistant...
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Cell-killing cancer therapy treats lupus successfully
“Our data reveal unexpected insights for a role of CAR T cells in nonmalignant diseases that could provide new opportunities for the treatment of...
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High iron levels predict greater fracture risk, more so in men
“Once patients have an iron overload of more than 1,000 mcg/L, we need to be doing regular checks for their BMD and figuring how to best minimize...
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Apremilast alleviates severe psoriasis in some children, data show
“In this randomized, placebo-controlled trial, oral apremilast demonstrated effectiveness and was well tolerated.”
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Lower BMI linked with better knee osteoarthritis outcomes
Losing weight helps prevent the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis, researchers in Australia report.