Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Slight weight gain, no blood pressure increase with low-dose steroids for RA
People with rheumatoid arthritis who take long-term, low-dose glucocorticoids do not appear to have significant...
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Rheumatology trials seem vulnerable to unblinding: Report
In an analysis of 14 published randomized controlled clinical trials of common rheumatology drugs, most had a high estimated risk for inadvertent...
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Low-dose steroids may not increase cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis
A daily prednisolone dose of less than 5 mg was not associated with increased cardiovascular risk, whereas a dose of 5 mg or more doubled the risk...
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Tools may predict inflammatory arthritis in at-risk patients
The two tool scores could help determine who can be managed in primary care and who may qualify for intervention studies.
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Rheumatoid arthritis may raise risk for aortic stenosis
Data from a large cohort study also showed an increase in risk for aortic stenosis–related interventions and death.
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Could risk stratifying methotrexate users lead to less frequent testing?
A new prognostic model accurately predicts a patient’s risk of experiencing methotrexate toxicity, but more research is needed before clinical...
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Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation on the ear proves ineffective in RA treatment
Experts say that these negative findings do not imply that other vagus nerve stimulation therapies will be unsuccessful.
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Humira biosimilars: Five things to know
The launch of eight adalimumab biosimilars so far in 2023 ended Humira’s 20-year monopoly, but it’s not clear yet if these discounted drugs will...
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Antidrug antibody effects compared across RA biologics
The presence of antidrug antibodies was associated with a diminished response to biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in a prospective...
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Does colchicine have a role in treating excess ASCVD risk in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions?
Experts in rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology assess the potential of colchicine 0.5 mg to treat residual risk for atherosclerotic...
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Methotrexate does not impair sperm quality, small study finds
The findings provide reassurance that men can start methotrexate therapy while actively pursuing parenthood.