Pediatrics
From the Journals
Macrophage activation syndrome’s impact in childhood SLE felt mostly early
MAS remains a concern for children with SLE, but many outcomes were not significantly different from those without the complication.
From the Journals
JAK inhibitors look good for severe alopecia areata treatment
Adolescents may benefit the most from this new therapy.
From the Journals
USPSTF goes neutral on adolescent scoliosis screening
Studies since 2004 suggest that the USPSTF “no longer has moderate certainty that the harms of treatment outweigh the benefits.”
Conference Coverage
Contraceptive use appears low in teen girls on teratogenic medications
SAN DIEGO – Study finds 7.6% became pregnant over a 3-year period, and only 25% of those had filled birth control prescriptions.
From the Journals
Children of moms with RA have higher risk of RA, too
These children also had a higher risk of thyroid disease and epilepsy.
Conference Coverage
Rheumatology 911: Inside the rheumatologic emergency
SAN DIEGO – Clinical intuition is key to handling medical crises in rheumatology, Dr. Bharat Kumar says.
Conference Coverage
Dermatologists, rheumatologists differ in management of pediatric discoid lupus erythematosus
The two specialties have significant practice-based differences in their treatment of children with discoid lupus erythematosus.
Feature
Five takeaways from Congress’ failure to extend funding for children’s coverage
Congress finally seems ready to take action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program after funding lapsed Sept. 30.
From the Journals
Survival in lupus patients has plateaued
Wealthier countries have generally fared better than low- and middle-income countries.
News
FDA approves second adalimumab biosimilar for multiple conditions
The biosimilar, called Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm), is approved for all the same indications as Humira.
Conference Coverage
CANTOS sings of novel strategy for cardiovascular, cancer prevention
BARCELONA – Targeted anti-inflammatory therapy with canakinumab showed diverse clinical benefits.