Psoriatic Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Bimekizumab superior to adalimumab in head-to-head psoriasis study
The response to bimekizumab was notably fast.
Conference Coverage
Experts highlight recent breakthroughs in psoriatic arthritis
Signal of possible gender disparity in PsA response to biologics sparks questions.
From the Journals
COVID-19 vaccination in RMD patients: Safety data “reassuring”
Two studies show mainly mild reactions and favorable antibody responses in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases after vaccination...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA warning letters target OTC cannabidiol product claims for pain relief
The FDA sent warning letters to two manufacturers for illegal marketing of drugs containing cannabidiol (CBD) and a failure to comply with current...
Conference Coverage
Checkpoint inhibitor–induced rheumatic complications often arise late
Rheumatologic adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can happen later in the course of treatment but also can continue after...
Conference Coverage
To improve psoriatic arthritis outcomes, address common comorbidities
Depression and obesity are associated with poor treatment response in PsA.
Conference Coverage
Recent psoriasis pathophysiology insights carry treatment implications
“The primary problem in psoriasis is not so much the inflammatory activity, but the ability to turn off the activity.”
From the Journals
Methotrexate-associated hepatotoxicity risk differs between psoriasis, PsA, and RA patients
When results were adjusted with Cox regression analyses, the psoriasis group had a significantly increased risk compared with the RA group with...
Guidelines
COVID-19 vaccination recommended for rheumatology patients
The threat posed by COVID-19 for people with rheumatic diseases outweighs concerns about vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, says the American College...
Conference Coverage
Pandemic puts patients with psoriatic disease off seeking medical help
Both the physical and mental health of people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
From the Journals
Psoriasis registry study finds normal pregnancy outcomes
Pregnancy outcomes such as spontaneous abortion, neonatal problems, and congenital anomalies among women with moderate to severe psoriasis were...