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Evusheld for COVID-19: Lifesaving and free, but still few takers
“HHS hasn’t made a major educational effort to promote it.”
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Topical roflumilast approved for psoriasis in adults and adolescents
In clinical trials, topical roflumilast was effective in treating psoriasis in intertriginous areas, including the buttocks, underarms, and...
From the Journals
Rheumatology awards from ACR, EULAR, and BSR reveal gender gap
The number of female prize winners has increased over the past 2 decades to nearly equal that of male winners, but the most prestigious prizes are...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves belimumab for children with lupus nephritis
Children with lupus-related kidney damage can now receive the B cell–reducing therapy that adults with lupus nephritis have been able to get for...
From the Journals
TNF inhibitor use for RA shows beneficial effect in pregnancy
Women who treated their rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy with a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor gave birth to infants with higher birth...
From the Journals
Alcohol-related cirrhosis associated with higher risk of fractures, death
The higher risk of fractures remained elevated for the first two decades after diagnosis.
Conference Coverage
Vitamin D supplements do not lower risk of fractures
“I would use markers of bone formation as a better measure to determine whether they need vitamin D or not, specifically looking at parathyroid...
Feature
Scientists aim to combat COVID with a shot in the nose
The Biden administration held a summit on the future of COVID-19 vaccines.
Feature
U.S. News issues top hospitals list, now with expanded health equity measures
The 2022 rankings, which marks the 33rd edition, showcase several methodology changes,
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Questionnaire for patients with psoriasis might identify risk of axial involvement
A patient-completed questionnaire shows promise for detecting risk of undiagnosed axial involvement in psoriasis.
From the Journals
Immune response may explain brain damage after COVID-19
Antibodies appear involved in an attack on the cells lining the brain’s blood vessels.