Yes, Lupus Patients Can Stop MMF Treatment Randomized trial shows non-inferiority to maintenance ... with caveats Jan 31, 2024
Why Are We Letting Insurers Dictate Patient Care? Prior authorization is wreaking havoc on patient health Jan 30, 2024
Dietary Factors Tied to Osteoarthritis Pain But radiographic parameters not affected, raising questions about the link Jan 29, 2024
Could Arthritis Enhance Male Fertility? Link seen in epidemiological study, but reasons remain a mystery Jan 22, 2024
FDA Slaps Boxed Warning on Osteoporosis Drug Denosumab can cause severe hypocalcemia in patients with advanced CKD, agency finds Jan 19, 2024
SpA Diagnoses Remain Uncertain, Even After Years of Symptoms Many patients never know for sure what they have, study suggests Jan 19, 2024
Study Slams Community Rheum Docs for Sloppy RA Management Half of patients don't get disease activity evaluations before starting TNF blockers Jan 18, 2024
When Women's Fertility Begins and Ends Seems Important for RA Development Late menarche, early menopause both seen as increasing risk Jan 09, 2024
This Biomarker Predicts Survival in Autoimmune Lung Disease Elevations in one particular cytokine tied to markedly worse prognosis Dec 28, 2023
This Program Helped Overweight RA Patients Shape Up Metabolic markers, disease activity improved with remotely supervised lifestyle regimen Dec 22, 2023
Frailty Worsens Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Claims data highlight a neglected factor in RA therapy outcomes Dec 21, 2023
Axial SpA: Gender Gap Confirmed in TNF Inhibitor Response Big European study removes any doubt; next question is why the difference? Dec 14, 2023
Why Is VEXAS Syndrome Often Fatal? Here's an Answer New study suggests immunodeficiency is a previously unrecognized feature Dec 12, 2023
How Do You Select Systemic Therapy for Your Psoriasis Patients? Richard Warren explains the factors he considers and what his "go-to" treatment is Dec 12, 2023 video
Deucravacitinib Improves Joint Symptoms in Psoriatic Arthritis Greater improvements over apremilast and placebo through 24 weeks Dec 05, 2023
PsA Raises Mortality Risk, but Unevenly Some psoriatic arthritis patients more vulnerable than others in Swedish study Dec 04, 2023
VTE Risk After Joint Replacement: Does Anticoagulant Choice Matter? Large claims-based study provides some answers Dec 01, 2023
Methotrexate Tied to Greater Risks for Older Patients With CKD FDA should consider warning labels based on study results, researchers argue Nov 28, 2023
Could Correcting Metabolic Dysfunction Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis? French researchers think they've identified a truly novel approach Nov 28, 2023
Teen With Severe, Recalcitrant Dermatomyositis Seeks New Option Treatment-resistant juvenile dermatomyositis resolved by targeting elevated interferon-beta Nov 24, 2023
Another Long-Acting Steroid Shot Impresses in Knee OA Liposomal formulation OK for repeat dosing, phase III study indicates Nov 16, 2023
Novel Gout Drug Aces Mid-Stage Tests Mechanism different from currently available therapies Nov 16, 2023
CAR T-Cell Approach to Autoimmune Disease Gains Traction Worries about vaccine responsiveness relieved; Big Pharma gets interested Nov 15, 2023
Uh-Oh, Is a Robot Coming for Your Radiographic Analysis Job? Computer matches live expert in measuring joint space and erosions Nov 15, 2023
Novel IL-17A Blocker Continues to Impress in PsA More phase II data build case for izokibep Nov 14, 2023
Some Gliflozin Side Effects Worse in Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Something to consider when prescribing SGLT-2 inhibitors Nov 14, 2023
'Naked' Gene Therapy Promising for Osteoarthritis Phase II results pave way for bigger and better trial Nov 13, 2023
Long-Acting Steroid Gives 14 Weeks of Knee OA Relief Placebo-controlled trial gives novel product a tentative boost Nov 13, 2023
Pregnant Patients With High Autoantibody Levels Need Fetal Heart Monitoring Study should help target frequent testing to those most likely to benefit Nov 10, 2023
B-Cell Depletion Helps Maintain Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis Secondary trial analysis boosts case for Gazyva Nov 10, 2023
X-Rays Questioned for Diagnosing Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Hardly any patients show abnormalities, so why do them? Nov 08, 2023
JAK Inhibitor Safety Study Seen Altering Practice in the VA Prescribing patterns for common RA drug shift in wake of landmark trial Nov 02, 2023
Stelara Biosimilar OK'd With Interchangeability But patent settlement may keep new product off market until 2025 Nov 01, 2023
Major Source of Lupus Morbidity More Common in Certain Racial-Ethnic Groups Good news is that it's not common overall Oct 25, 2023
Want to Reduce Knee OA Risk? Weight Work May Help History of strength training tied to reduced incidence later in life Oct 23, 2023
CDC: Arthritis Is Massive Public Health Problem One in five adults, nearly half of seniors diagnosed with joint diseases Oct 13, 2023
A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drug Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation Oct 12, 2023
