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ACR Poster Roundup: Novel OA Tx; Cancer and RA Biologics

Selections from late-breaker poster presentations at rheumatology meeting

Nov 08, 2017

Mixed Results in Studies of Biosimilar-Originator Switching

Is there a nocebo effect in changing between drugs supposed to be equal?

Nov 08, 2017

Biologics During Pregnancy Don't Raise Infection Risk for Infants

Gestational timing of exposure to biologic not an issue

Nov 07, 2017

Tool Available to Help Rheumatologists Cope with MIPS

Eases reporting needed to avoid penalties, earn incentive payments under MACRA

Nov 07, 2017

Lipid Changes with Sirukumab Called 'Anti-Atherogenic'

Looking for silver-lining in cloudy trial data

Nov 06, 2017

Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Marches on as Rheumatology Target

Industry remains interested despite lackluster phase II results with Celgene drug

Nov 06, 2017

In RA Patients, 2-Week Methotrexate Holiday Boosts Flu Vax Efficacy

Pragmatic trial shows 15%-20% bump in antibody titers

Nov 05, 2017

ACR 2017: Biosimilar Debate, Inflammation in OA, and More

Special lecture will look back at TNF as rheumatology drug target

Nov 03, 2017

Knee OA No Excuse to Skip Out on Physical Activity

Patients met thresholds for sit-to-stand, gait speed, and walking speed

Nov 21, 2016

Lowering Urate Helps Renal Function

Most improvement seen in stage 3 chronic kidney disease

Nov 18, 2016

Pro Soccer Career: A Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis in Men

Study also suggests controversial joint injections hike OA risk

Nov 16, 2016

Reassuring Cancer Data With JIA Tx

No apparent increase in risk with anti-TNF treatment

Nov 16, 2016

Two RA Agents Similar in Head-to-Head Trial

Sponsor's hopes of proving Cimzia's superiority to Humira dashed

Nov 16, 2016

ACR: Actemra Found Steroid-Sparing in GCA

The era of unending steroid treatment is over

Nov 15, 2016

Rheumatology Faces Serious Manpower Shortage

Supply of full-time docs will drop over the next 15 years

Nov 15, 2016

Stroke Spike Seen in Autoimmune Disorders After Shingles Attacks

Risk increased by 50% in the first month

Nov 09, 2015

Does an IUD and Family History Boost RA Risk?

RA-associated autoantibodies tied to IUDs in at-risk women.

Nov 21, 2014

Gout May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

Study showed AD incidence higher over 5 years for patients without gout.

Nov 21, 2014

Humira Benefits Persist in Spine Disease

Anti-TNF treatment efficacy maintained at 3 years in axial spondyloarthritis.

Nov 21, 2014

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Is Rare With Denosumab for Bone Loss

Study finds risk very low, even with long-term drug therapy.

Nov 20, 2014

Otezla Benefit Durable in PsA

Benefits persist through 2 years with apremilast in psoriatic arthritis.

Nov 19, 2014

A Role for the Microbiome for Arthritis in Kids?

Study links antibiotics to JIA risk.

Nov 18, 2014

Infection Risk Seen as Minimal With Denosumab

No increased risk whether administered alone or with DMARDs.

Nov 18, 2014

Lung Transplant Valid in SSc

Patients with systemic sclerosis shouldn't be denied lung transplants.

Nov 17, 2014

Gout Patients Wind up in the Hospital Unnecessarily

Single-center study estimates frequency of preventable admissions.

Nov 16, 2014

Autoantibodies a Big Deal in Sjogren鈥檚

SAN DIEGO -- A broader range of autoantibodies may play a role in Sjogren's syndrome than has previously been appreciated, researchers found.

Nov 01, 2013

Mom's Lupus Tied to Child's Autism

SAN DIEGO -- Children born to mothers with systemic lupus erythematosus have twice the risk for autism spectrum disorders as those whose mothers are unaffected, a Canadian researcher reported here.

Nov 01, 2013

Antidepressants, Lyrica OK Combo in Fibromyalgia

SAN DIEGO -- Patients with fibromyalgia who were taking antidepressants found that their pain was successfully managed with pregabalin (Lyrica), a researcher said here.

Nov 01, 2013

Few Lupus, IBD Patients Getting HPV Vaccine

SAN DIEGO -- Despite being at greater risk of infection, few children and young adults with autoimmune diseases are being vaccinated against human papillomavirus, according to a study.

Oct 29, 2013

Lupus Patients Tend to Skip Pap Tests

WASHINGTON -- Women with systemic lupus erythematosus do not appear undergo timely cervical cancer screening despite being at an increased risk for cervical dysplasia and HPV infection, researchers said here.

Nov 19, 2012

TB No Barrier to Anti-TNF Treatment

WASHINGTON -- Patients being treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors who develop tuberculosis may safely reinstitute their biologic before completing the lengthy TB treatment regimen, a retrospective study suggested.

Nov 16, 2012

Enbrel Best for RA If Taken Over Long Term

WASHINGTON -- Most rheumatoid arthritis patients who achieve a state of low disease activity taking etanercept (Enbrel) fare better if they remain on therapy, even if only at a lower dose, a researcher reported here.

Nov 15, 2012

ACR: Enbrel May Be Enough for Some RA Patients

CHICAGO -- Monotherapy with etanercept (Enbrel) can keep some rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in long-term remission, researchers said here.

Nov 17, 2011

ACR: Savella Brings Relief Long-Term in Fibromyalgia

CHICAGO -- Milnacipran (Savella), a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, brought long-term relief to fibromyalgia patients who remained on therapy, researchers said here.

Nov 16, 2011

ACR: Drinking Water May Wash Away Gout Attacks

PHILADELPHIA -- A half-gallon of drinking water a day may keep gout attacks away, researchers said here.

Oct 21, 2009

ACR: Humira Does Not Affect Flu Vaccination Efficacy

WASHINGTON -- Vaccination against influenza or pneumococcal disease is safe and effective in people with rheumatoid arthritis who are taking Humira (adalimumab), a researcher said here.

Nov 16, 2006