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New algorithm for initial PsA treatment choice is driven by
T-cell behavior
A novel treatment algorithm for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is being developed to provide more precise biologic choices.
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Don’t wait for a cyberattack; know what coverage you have now
Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the most frequent types of attacks, and the amount criminals are demanding has risen significantly.
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Feds warn pharmacists: Don’t refuse to provide abortion pills
The HHS listed several conditions that are commonly treated with drugs that can induce abortion, warning that withholding the pills could violate...
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Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA grants emergency authorization for Novavax COVID vaccine
Clinical trials found the vaccine to be 90.4% effective in preventing mild, moderate or severe COVID-19.
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Benzbromarone tops febuxostat for gout?
Benzbromarone is not approved in the United States because of concerns of acute liver injury but is approved in several other countries.
From the Journals
Uveitis in juvenile arthritis patients persists into midlife
Data suggest the need for lifelong ophthalmic checkups for JIA patients diagnosed with uveitis.
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Physicians urged to write indications on drug scripts as methotrexate users face new barriers with SCOTUS decision
Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling, physicians were concerned about the impact an overturning of the 1973 law would have on patient access to MTX...
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FDA approves combination pegloticase and methotrexate for refractory gout
In the phase 4 trial, co-administration of pegloticase and methotrexate reduced the formation of new anti-PEG antibodies.
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Inflation and health care: The prognosis for doctors
“Staff wages, as well as office equipment and medical supply costs, are increasing faster than insurance and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement...
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Zoster vaccination does not appear to increase flare risk in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory disease
For the study, investigators used medical claims from IBM MarketScan in patients aged 50-64 years, and data from the Centers for Medicare and...