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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in rheumatology.

FDA APPROVED tocilizumab biosimilar (Tofidence) over an x-ray image of a child鈥檚 arthritic hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Actemra Biosimilar Approved

But Biogen product doesn't get all the original's indications

A photo of a female and male surgeon performing gynecological surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

A close up photo of a vial of Haloperidol

<乌鸦传媒>Could This Neuroleptic Ward Off RA?

Retrospective data suggest a preventive effect for old-line antipsychotic drug

A photo of a female physiotherapist examining her male patient鈥檚 back in an examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>Here's Another Racial-Ethnic Disparity in Back Pain Care

Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often

A close up photo of a bottle of hydroxychloroquine tablets

<乌鸦传媒>Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences

Population-based study links adherence with risk for cardiovascular events

A photo of a nurse collecting a blood sample from her female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Run This Test Before Diagnosing Fibromyalgia

Study suggests 10% of cases may have easily treatable cause

A photo of the packaging and vial of Ilaris

<乌鸦传媒>What Changed FDA's Mind About Ilaris for Gout?

Approval comes after previous rejections

A close up photo of the scar on a woman鈥檚 knee from from knee replacement surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Joint Replacement Outcomes a Bit Better With Patient Reports Post-Surgery

Not a huge benefit, study finds, but could be a step toward more consistent follow-up care

A photo of two bottles of Eliquis tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Unveils First 10 Drugs for Medicare Price Negotiations

Treatments for heart failure, Crohn's disease, and diabetes make the list

A photo of a man鈥檚 foot swollen and inflamed by gout.

<乌鸦传媒>Case Grows for SGLT2 Inhibitors as Gout Treatment

Large cohort study shows expansive benefits

A computer rendering of a macrophage releasing cytokines.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test Could Ease Diagnosis of Kids' Inflammatory Conditions

Just one biomarker distinguished Kawasaki disease from others with similar clinical features

A close up photo of a man self-injecting in his stomach fat.

<乌鸦传媒>Still No Easy Way to Take RA Patients Off Anti-TNF Drugs

Randomized trial tests a withdrawal strategy, with mixed results

A photo of a woman鈥檚 hand and arm affected by psoriatic arthritis.

<乌鸦传媒>Tool Predicts PsA Progression From Psoriasis, No Fancy Biomarkers Needed

New model estimates risk from routine clinical parameters

A CT scan of pulmonary fibrosis

<乌鸦传媒>Certain Medications Tied to Post-COVID Pulmonary Fibrosis

Rituximab and chemotherapy singled out in U.S. dataset

A photo of a box of prednisolone 5 mg tablets

<乌鸦传媒>Steroid Tapering Called Safe in Older RA Patients

Trial follow-up demonstrates feasibility, though not without some risk

A photo of a male business man tucking a wad of cash into the pocket of a male physician.

<乌鸦传媒>Rheumatology Journals Rife With Faulty Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures

Most authors receiving industry payments relevant to their research failed to report them

A transmission electron micrograph of rotavirus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus Hospitalization in Kids Linked to Autoimmune Disease Later On

Higher risks for arthritis, connective tissue disorders, other diseases seen in Korean study

A computer rendering of the intestinal microbiome

<乌鸦传媒>Gut Biome Altered in Inflammatory Arthritis, but Causal Direction Unclear

Authors of new study ready to exonerate intestinal flora as a cause of joint disease

A photo of a mature woman resting on her closed laptop at a table in her home.

<乌鸦传媒>Arthritis and Long COVID: A Double Whammy

Worse pain and less functional ability with lingering virus symptoms, patients say

A computer rendering of a transparent body with inflamed intestines highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>TNF Blockers for IBD Tied to Risk for Immune-Mediated Diseases

"Paradoxical" finding puzzles researchers

A medical illustration of vagus nerve stimulation.

<乌鸦传媒>Those Studies Backing Vagus Nerve Stimulation for RA? Umm...

Randomized trial gives hopes for novel treatment a cold shower

A photo of an adult woman鈥檚 hands affected by rheumatoid arthritis

<乌鸦传媒>Biologics Keep Early RA in Check for at Least 1 Year

New data confirm earlier shorter-term findings

A CT scan of the spine of a senior male.

<乌鸦传媒>Imaging for Back and Joint Pain: Overuse Is an International Problem

Australian primary care docs love to order scans, just like their American counterparts

A photo of a bottle of Xeljanz over an x-ray image of a person鈥檚 hands gnarled by rheumatoid arthritis

<乌鸦传媒>Xeljanz Edges Humira Just a Bit for Real-World RA Patients, Study Suggests

Australian researchers perform "target trial emulation" to compare popular drugs

A computer rendering of intestinal microflora

<乌鸦传媒>Gut Microbiome Instability Associated With Lupus Nephritis Flares

One specific gut microbe may be a major factor

A photo of a box of Ofev (nintedanib) over a CT scan of interstitial lung disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Check SSc-ILD Patients on Ofev for Malnutrition, Study Suggests

Trial data show rates higher, though still low, with drug versus placebo

A photo of a mature male rheumatologist examining the x-rays of her female patient鈥檚 knees.

<乌鸦传媒>Do Rheumatologists See Past RA Patients' Race?

Randomized study finds no disparities in biologics prescribing, but questions linger

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Phase II Study: Bispecific Oral Drug Tops Leading JAK Inhibitor for RA

Novel agent adds additional action in hopes of improving efficacy

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Two-Drug Combo Wins for Refractory Gout

Phase III results back potential competitor for pegloticase-methotrexate treatment

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>First-in-Class Sjogren's Drug Passes Mid-Stage Test

Novel agent targets CD40 ligand

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiovascular Risk Models Still Fall Short for Arthritis Patients

Of three major prognostic tools, none hit the mark

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Backs Gout Benefit for Gliflozin Agents

New study finds marked risk reduction tied to drugs' urate-lowering effect

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>More Success for CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatic Disease

Stunning improvement for two patients with rare form of autoimmune myositis

A photo of bottles of varying doses of Jakafi.

<乌鸦传媒>JAK Inhibitor Shows Promise in Severe Type of Sclerosis

Study finds genetic basis long sought in disabling pansclerotic morphea, leading to effective tx

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Shows RA Can Be Stopped at Preclinical Stage

Familiar biologic halts progression in high-risk patients with just a few painful joints

EULAR over a photo of MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits Found for Hand OA Drug Treatments

In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful

A photo of a senior woman massaging her aching jaw.

<乌鸦传媒>Here, Exactly, Is How Age of Onset Affects Giant Cell Arteritis

Disease characteristics, risk factors for complications differ between young and old

A photo of a wincing mature woman holding her sore neck and sitting in front of a laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Agent Cuts Fibromyalgia Pain in Trial, but ...

Publication comes after another study's failure to demonstrate benefit

Illustration of two legs and feet with ankle swelling

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn鈥檛

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

A photo of human papillomaviruses in the bloodstream.

<乌鸦传媒>Mysterious White Blood Cell Disorder Not Just 'AIDS Without HIV'

Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia not so heterogenous after all

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