Brepocitinib Improves Psoriatic Arthritis Outcomes at 16, 52 Weeks
The oral selective inhibitor showed significant benefit versus placebo at 2 different doses in the phase 2b trial.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Adhere Better to Abatacept than TNF, JAK Inhibitors
A new ACR 2021 study suggests patients on the biologic may be less likely to discontinue treatment than those receiving other drug classes.
Daily Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine Improves Sleep, Pain Outcomes in Fibromyalgia Patients
New phase 3 data show TX-102 SL from Tonix may benefit central sensitization in patients afflicted with fibromyalgia pain.
Remotely Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral, Exercise Care Benefits Rheumatic Fatigue
A pandemic-era study suggests rheumatology care teams can capably provide beneficial care via telemedicine to treatment-stable patients.
Rituximab Frequency Could Influence Rheumatic Patient Response to COVID-19 Vaccines
New ACR findings suggest patients taking the common biologic drug closely leading up to their vaccination may not have a humoral response to it.
Ehizogie Edigin, MD: SLE Flare Hospitalizations Decreased Over 2 Decades
In this interview, Dr. Edigin speaks about his longitudinal trend analysis that showed a decrease in SLE flare hospitalizations over the last 20 years.
Deucravacitinib Demonstrates Benefit for Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Favorable phase 2 results with the TYK2 inhibitor for psoriatic arthritis at ACR 2020 coincided with announced positive phase 3 trial results for psoriasis.
The Future of Ultrasounds in Rheumatology
A secukinumab researcher explains why the practice may become the "next stethoscope" of medicine.
Black Patients with Lupus Face Significantly Greater Cardiovascular Risks
New findings show a unique series of markers could indicate particular black SLE patient risks.
Apremilast Provides One-Year Psoriatic Arthritis Benefit, Regardless of Treatment History
A real-world study shows the therapy was slightly more efficacious for biologic-naive PsA patients.
COVID-19 Infection Incidence Low Among Rheumatic Patients
A systematic review suggests patients taking immunosuppressive therapy may not be at as heightened risk of infection as previously thought.
Secukinumab Reduces Synovitis in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients at 12 Weeks
An interview with a study author on the promising findings, and the use of ultrasonography in assessing psoriatic arthritis treatment.
Children with Kawasaki Disease Face Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks
Children hospitalized from the condition face a 14-fold increased risk of MACE.
The State of Pandemic-Era Rheumatology Research
The world is suddenly fixed on the field's most promising agents for an unprecedented virus. It's created a unique situation for specialists to collaborate.
Methotrexate Use Linked to Greater Tuberculosis Risks
The common rheumatic drug was found in a cohort analysis to be linked to greater regional TB outbreaks.
Survey: Children with Rheumatic Disease Have Not Faced Worse COVID-19 Risk
Less than 2% of surveyed families with rheumatic-disease children had reported a COVID-19 case in the early pandemic—and even fewer had physician-confirmed symptoms.
Warfarin Linked to Greater Hip or Knee Replacement Needs
How Rheumatology Has Changed Under COVID-19
A discussion on how the pandemic has burdened and, in some ways, bettered the very involved specialty.
Obinutuzumab Provides Two-Year Benefits for Lupus Nephritis
The monoclonal antibody has built on its 18-month portfolio with sustained renal benefits for the at-need patient group.
Black Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Receive Fewer Biologics, Face Worse Outcomes
A new study contributes to the growing discussion around rheumatic disease treatment disparities.
Osteoporosis Rarely Diagnosed, Treated Among Older Men with Fractures
Just 2% of observed older men to experience an indicative fracture received a diagnosis and treatment for osteoporosis over a four-year period.
Rheumatic Patients in Africa, Asia Faced Hydroxychloroquine Shortage due to COVID-19
New survey findings show the antimalarial drug's promotion for potential SARS-CoV-2 benefit early into the pandemic led to needing patients losing access.
Machine Learning Could Benefit Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment with Sarilumab
An interview with a study author on implementing artificial intelligence into rheumatic care.
Flu Severity, Symptoms Do Not Differ by Rheumatic Drugs
Data suggest patients administered tofacitinib for their arthritis do not face worsened risk, severity of flu infection.
COVID-19 Drove Significant Changes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Treatment Regimens
The first 3 months of the pandemic were marked by a significant rate of patients changing or discontinuing medication without clinician guidance.
Inflammatory Disease Patients on Biologics Practice More COVID-19 Shielding
New data show patients with arthritis and psoriasis are far more likely to quarantine and isolate than similar patients, differentiating by treatment type.
COVID-19 Severity Risk is Not Linked to Rheumatic Disease
New data from ACR 2020 assure concerns that patients with arthritis who test positive for COVID-19 may be at worse risk of ICU admission or even death.
Obinutuzumab for Treatment of Lupus Nephritis Shows Promise in Phase 2 Trial
Richard Furie, MD, chief of the division of rheumatology with Norwell Health, discusses the results of a phase 2 trial examining obinutuzumab for lupus nephritis.
Philip Mease, MD: Treatment Options for Psoriatic Arthritis
Philip Mease, MD, director of rheumatology research at the Swedish Rheumatology Research Group, discusses the current state of treatments for psoriatic arthritis.
Trial Data Indicates Golimumab Improves Quality of Life in Psoriatic Arthritis
Elaine Husni, MD, discusses the results of a trial she led examining quality of life changes in psoriatic arthritis patients receiving golimumab over a 1-year period.