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A bottle of Xeljanz tablets over yellow caution tape forming an X

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Data Confirm Heightened Risks With JAK Inhibitor

May help patients and clinicians better weigh benefit against adverse effects

The packaging and blister pack of Cymbalta

<乌鸦传媒>Muddled Picture for Antidepressant as Osteoarthritis Pain Reliever

Trial in primary care setting fails to confirm benefit seen in specialty clinics

A white rubber gloved hand injects platelet-rich plasma into a person鈥檚 knee

<乌鸦传媒>Another Trial, Another PRP Flop in Osteoarthritis

Fails to outperform saline in randomized trial

A photo of two feet, the right foot is swollen from gout.

<乌鸦传媒>Another Study Confirms Gout Benefit With SGLT2 Inhibitors

Gout risk reduction was significantly better than with DPP-4 inhibitors

A box of Cosentyx 150 mg solution for injection in two pre-filled pens

<乌鸦传媒>Biologic Disappoints for Arthritis Achilles' Inflammation

But phase III trial did find some patient-oriented benefits

ACR over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Vitamin D and Disease Prevention: Worth Another Look?

Incidence of autoimmune disease decreased by 25-30% with dietary supplements

ACR over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Biologics Better in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

After 2 years, more patients on combo biologic/DMARD regimen had inactive disease

A computer rendering of ankle osteoarthritis

<乌鸦传媒>No Love for PRP in Ankle Osteoarthritis Trial

Dutch researchers throw cold water on popular therapy

A close up of a man scratching the psoriasis on the back of his hand

<乌鸦传媒>How Should Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Approach COVID Vaccination?

Mixed messaging and a lack of tailored research leaves providers and patients in the dark

FDA APPROVED adalimumab-adbm (Cyltezo) over a photo of a woman using an auto injector syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>First Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar Approved

Cyltezo nabs coveted "interchangeable" status for RA, inflammatory bowel disease, and more

A senior woman sitting on her couch looks at her hands clenched into fists.

<乌鸦传媒>In RA, Little Risk for Recurrent Cancer With Biologic Treatment

Results important because most trials excluded patients with previous cancer, researchers note

Four statin tablets outside of a blister pack

<乌鸦传媒>Statins Not Linked With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Large Study Finds

Risks attenuated after adjustment for lipid levels

A computer rendering of a lymph node cross section

<乌鸦传媒>Lymphoma in RA: Disease Activity Matters

Strongest risk factors were baseline disease activity scores and bone erosions

An image of of package of Xeljanz

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Slaps Restrictions on JAK Inhibitors Over Serious Safety Risks

Use for inflammatory conditions limited to those who fail on TNF blockers

A mature man laying on a couch winces from abdominal pain.

<乌鸦传媒>New-Onset IBD and IL-17 Inhibitors: What Is the Risk?

Underlying inflammatory disease severity should be taken into account

A doctor wearing blue rubber gloves holds the hand of a patient with psoriatic arthritis.

<乌鸦传媒>CV Risk in PsA: Do Drugs Matter?

Study weighs in on heart safety of TNF inhibitors versus other biologics

An x-ray image of erosive osteoarthritis of the hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Effective Treatments for Hand Osteoarthritis: The Search Goes On

Hydroxychloroquine not effective as disease-modifying drug for erosive hand OA, trial confirmed

A bottle and tablet of Rinvoq (upadacitinib) over an x-ray image of a spine with ankylosing spondylitis

<乌鸦传媒>Rinvoq Shows Promise in Spine Disease

1-year results in ankylosing spondylitis demonstrate efficacy for JAK inhibitor upadacitinib

Sagittal magnetic resonance images of psoriatic arthritis in the ankle region above a Stelara (ustekinumab) needle.

<乌鸦传媒>Target TNF or IL-12/23 in Psoriatic Arthritis?

Both TNF inhibitors and ustekinumab were effective in real-world use

A close up of a vial of methotrexate and a syringe in a man's hand

<乌鸦传媒>New ACR Rheumatoid Arthritis Guideline: Emphasis on Methotrexate

Many RA patients succeed with optimized use of the DMARD before adding another medication

A senior woman massages her painful arthritic hand

<乌鸦传媒>Pain Persists in RA, Even Without Inflammation

At 5 years, one-third of patients with rheumatoid arthritis still had "unacceptable" pain

A senior Asian woman sits on her couch experiencing knee pain.

<乌鸦传媒>Osteoarthritis: A Link With Parkinson's?

Inflammation may contribute to both joint and nerve degeneration

EULAR over a computer rendering of human body parts with the major joints glowing red

<乌鸦传媒>Rituximab a Hazard in RA Patients With COVID

Poor outcomes were fourfold higher among rituximab users than for those on TNF inhibitors

A man's hand with psoriatic arthritis over a box of Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn) for injection.

<乌鸦传媒>Plaque Psoriasis Drug Shows Promise for Psoriatic Arthritis

Monoclonal antibody targets the IL-23 p19 subunit

A Stelara auto injector needle over a grid of close up psoriasis images.

<乌鸦传媒>For Safety, One Biologic a Winner in Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis

Lower hospitalization rates compared with other biologics or small molecule therapies

A Taltz (ixekizumab) auto injector pen over a photo of a mans back, his spine highlighted in red

<乌鸦传媒>Stopping IL-17 Drug for Axial Spondyloarthritis? Expect Spinal Flares

But low disease activity regained if treatment restarted

An illustration of a brain filled with lightbulbs, one is burning brightly, the others are dark.

<乌鸦传媒>The Death of One Little Girl Helped Millions

A case more than 35 years ago has spurred discoveries ever since

An artist rendition of fecal microbiota capsules

<乌鸦传媒>Results Disappoint for Fecal Transplant in Arthritis

But interest persists in targeting the gut-joint axis in psoriatic arthritis

NKF over a computer rendering of kidney disease

<乌鸦传媒>Pegloticase Safe for Dialysis Patients With Gout

Significant drop in monthly ESA dose seen after treatment, too

A Tremfya (guselkumab) syringe with the packaging box over a man's hand with enthesitis and psoriatic arthritis

<乌鸦传媒>For Enthesitis in Psoriatic Arthritis, Target IL-23

Targeted agent provides relief for many PsA patients

A close up of a man鈥檚 hand with psoriatic arthritis over a bottle of Rinvoq (upadacitinib) tablets

<乌鸦传媒>JAK Inhibitor Promising in Psoriatic Arthritis

Oral agent noninferior to adalimumab in joint symptoms

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Unhappy With Novel OA Pain Drug

Latest setback for troubled osteoarthritis biologic

The packaging of Taltz (ixekizumab) injection

<乌鸦传媒>Don't Stop Taltz in Psoriatic Arthritis

Significantly more patients relapsed, and more quickly, after withdrawal

A bottle of Rinvoq (upadacitinib) tablets over an x-ray image of a person鈥檚 arthritic hands

<乌鸦传媒>JAK Inhibitor a Hit With RA Patients

Superior to adalimumab on many patient-reported outcomes

A box of Xeljanz (tofacitinib) tablets over a background of thumbs down icons

<乌鸦传媒>JAK Inhibitor Misses Endpoint in Safety Study. Now What?

Major blow to popular class of oral rheumatology drugs

PET scans of a person showing severe vasculitis

<乌鸦传媒>PET Scans Reveal Vascular Inflammation

In giant cell arteritis, imaging confirmed clinical response

A Cosentyx injection pen over a hand with psoriasis

<乌鸦传媒>Spinal Benefits Seen With Cosentyx in PsA

First trial to evaluate response of axial symptoms in psoriatic arthritis to biologic treatment

A close up of a man鈥檚 foot with his big toe swollen from gout

<乌鸦传媒>Lifestyle Mods May Head Off Gout

Four addressable factors appear key

ACR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton with the joints of the fingers highlighted in red

<乌鸦传媒>TYK2 Inhibition Promising in Psoriatic Arthritis

Phase II study found significant benefits for two doses of novel agent

ACR meeting

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Complications Common with Rheumatic Disease

Adverse outcomes included acute kidney injury and congestive heart failure

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