Rheumatology
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Yuflyma as ninth adalimumab biosimilar
The manufacturer Celltrion is also seeking an interchangeability designation from the FDA, tentatively expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Lupus landmark study aims for personalized medicine goals
The Lupus Landmark Study was designed as part of the Lupus Nexus, a combination registry, biorepository, and data portal.
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AxSpA effects may be more severe for Black patients
A higher percentage of Black patients had elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, and hip involvement in a small study. Black...
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FDA approves autoinjector pen for Humira biosimilar, Cyltezo
The drug will be commercially available on July 1, 2023.
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Researchers make headway in understanding axSpA diagnostic delay
A pilot study finds longer delays (more than 4 years) were associated with history of uveitis, ankylosing spondylitis at diagnosis, and being in...
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Biomarkers for measuring lupus nephritis treatment response gain ground
A panel of protein biomarkers in urine could achieve better identification of lupus nephritis patients who are likely to respond to treatment.
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MACE, VTE rates compared between TNF and JAK inhibitors for AxSpA and PsA
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis who used JAK inhibitors did not have higher risk of myocardial infarction or stroke...
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Investigational drug peresolimab shows efficacy in patients with RA
Only patients taking peresolimab 700 mg had a significantly greater change in Disease Activity Score in 28 Joints based on the C-reactive protein...
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Rheumatoid arthritis linked to increased Parkinson’s risk
“If patients with rheumatoid arthritis begin exhibiting motor symptoms such as muscle rigidity, tremors, or slowed movement, it is imperative that...
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Cutaneous vasculitis curtails quality of life
Survey respondents described a generally poor health-related quality of life that was detailed as more severe with a skin-specific instrument than...
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Colchicine’s 2010 price spike had major impact on gout care
Colchicine prescriptions dropped sharply and patient visits for gout-related symptoms increased significantly after a 2010 U.S. Food and Drug...