<ѻý>Safer Alternative to Cyclophosphamide at Hand for ILD?ѻý> Drug targeting B cells as effective as broad-spectrum immunosuppressant in lung disease Nov 14, 2022
<ѻý>Novel BTK Inhibitor Looks Good for Sjogren's Syndromeѻý> Phase II data show good efficacy by objective measures, even with strong placebo effect Nov 13, 2022
<ѻý>ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Novel Biologic Shows Promise for Replacing Steroidsѻý> Small trial demonstrates big cut in steroid-linked adverse effects Nov 13, 2022
<ѻý>Twelve-Month Data Back Pegloticase-Methotrexate Gout Comboѻý> More support for add-on methotrexate to maintain protein drug's efficacy Nov 13, 2022
<ѻý>Want a Few Weeks of Knee Pain Relief? Try Thisѻý> Local nerve block proves mettle in randomized trial, though benefit didn't last long Nov 12, 2022
<ѻý>For Systemic JIA, Start Biologics Earlyѻý> Observational study shows excellent efficacy in systemic pediatric arthritis Nov 10, 2021
<ѻý>Secukinumab: An Up-and-Coming Option in Giant Cell Arteritis?ѻý> Phase II trial found sustained remission with steroid-sparing effects Nov 10, 2021
<ѻý>Voclosporin Benefits in Nephritis Persist at 30 Monthsѻý> No new safety signals seen in long-term extension for lupus nephritis Nov 09, 2021
<ѻý>Vitamin D and Disease Prevention: Worth Another Look?ѻý> Incidence of autoimmune disease decreased by 25-30% with dietary supplements Nov 08, 2021
<ѻý>Guselkumab Response Durable in Psoriatic Arthritisѻý> Skin and joint improvements persisted through 2 years of follow-up Nov 08, 2021
<ѻý>Early Biologics Better in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritisѻý> After 2 years, more patients on combo biologic/DMARD regimen had inactive disease Nov 08, 2021
<ѻý>Brepocitinib Shows Promise in Phase II Trial for PsAѻý> Oral tyrosine kinase 2/JAK-1 inhibitor improved both joint and skin manifestations Nov 07, 2021
<ѻý>Targeting IL-23 Succeeds in Psoriatic Arthritisѻý> Patients had active, longstanding disease and inadequate responses to other agents Nov 07, 2021
<ѻý>Can Abatacept Reverse Early Rheumatoid Arthritis?ѻý> At-risk patients showed improvements in inflammation -- and also delays in disease onset Nov 06, 2021
<ѻý>TYK2 Inhibition Promising in Psoriatic Arthritisѻý> Phase II study found significant benefits for two doses of novel agent Nov 10, 2020
<ѻý>High B-Cell Depletion Succeeds in Lupus Nephritisѻý> Obinutuzumab was more effective at depleting B cells than rituximab Nov 08, 2020
<ѻý>COVID Complications Common with Rheumatic Diseaseѻý> Adverse outcomes included acute kidney injury and congestive heart failure Nov 08, 2020
<ѻý>Rinvoq for RA: Benefits Persist Beyond 1 Yearѻý> Manufacturer's extension study shows no loss of clinical response Nov 06, 2020
<ѻý>ACR: Treat-to-Target Endorsed for Goutѻý> Differs from ACP guideline for primary care: "they're wrong" Nov 15, 2019
<ѻý>ACR: Draft OA Guidelines Stress Non-Drug Tx, Leave Opioid Door Openѻý> But group comes down hard on stem cells, PRP, electrical therapy; downgrades hyaluronic acid shots Nov 14, 2019
<ѻý>Rheumatoid Arthritis Is No Bar to Cancer Immunotherapyѻý> Small study finds flares common with checkpoint inhibitors, but few patients stopped treatment because of them Nov 13, 2019
<ѻý>Reassurance on Live-Virus Shingles Vax With Anti-TNFsѻý> Randomized trial indicates fears of infection unfounded Nov 11, 2019
<ѻý>BTK Inhibitor Passes Phase II Test in RAѻý> Novel mechanism for a rheumatoid arthritis drug Nov 11, 2019
<ѻý>ACR: Can Tanezumab Be Revived for OA?ѻý> Low incidence of rapidly progressive OA seen with lower doses Oct 26, 2018
<ѻý>In Psoriatic Arthritis, Doubling Down on IL-17ѻý> Bimekizumab targets both IL-17A and F; "astonishing" results in psoriatic arthritis Oct 25, 2018
<ѻý>Treat-to-Target Strategy Cuts Mortality in Gout Patientsѻý> Study sets serum urate therapeutic level Oct 24, 2018
<ѻý>ACR: IL-12/23 Blocker Offers Long-Term Benefits in SLEѻý> Responses were sustained out to 1 year with ustekinumab Oct 24, 2018
<ѻý>Childhood Trauma: Risk Factor for Lupus in Adulthood?ѻý> Nurses Health Study data show a link Oct 24, 2018
<ѻý>RA Guideline Adherence Spotty, Study Findsѻý> Treat-to-target recommendation not followed for half of patients Oct 23, 2018
<ѻý>Recurrent Post-Transplant Lupus Nephritis Decliningѻý> Single-center study credits improvements in immunosuppression Oct 23, 2018
<ѻý>Is JAK Inhibition the Next Big Thing in PsA?ѻý> Proof-of-concept study suggests a potential role for oral filgotinib Oct 22, 2018
<ѻý>New JAK1 Agent Beats Humira in Rheumatoid Arthritisѻý> Thrombotic events balanced between upadacitinib, adalimumab, and placebo Oct 22, 2018
<ѻý>Can Imaging Replace Biopsy for GCA Diagnosis?ѻý> Ultrasound, PET/CT may offer advantages Oct 22, 2018
<ѻý>Selective IL-23 Inhibitor Shines in Mid-Stage PsA Trialѻý> Risankizumab broadly effective against joint and skin symptoms Nov 09, 2017
<ѻý>PsA Structural Damage Inhibited with Secukinumabѻý> Loading dose appears to improve outcomes, researchers say Nov 09, 2017
<ѻý>Novel Drug Promising for IgG4-Related Diseaseѻý> 8 of 15 patients achieved remission in phase II study Nov 08, 2017
<ѻý>Prospects Good for Ustekinumab Gaining SLE Indicationѻý> Positive phase II data reported in ACR late-breaker Nov 08, 2017
<ѻý>ACR Poster Roundup: Novel OA Tx; Cancer and RA Biologicsѻý> Selections from late-breaker poster presentations at rheumatology meeting Nov 08, 2017
<ѻý>Mixed Results in Studies of Biosimilar-Originator Switchingѻý> Is there a nocebo effect in changing between drugs supposed to be equal? Nov 08, 2017