Maureen Salamon

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Upadacitinib looks effective for psoriatic arthritis

Author:: Maureen Salamon

Publish date: June 11, 2020

The researchers were “pleasantly surprised by the magnitude and rapidity of effect” of upadacitinib in study participants, demonstrating “a high de...

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JAK inhibitors go the distance in RA patients

Author:: Maureen Salamon

Publish date: June 11, 2020

In registers from 19 countries, JAK inhibitors had efficacy similar to TNF inhibitors but lower discontinuation rates, after adjustment.

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Opioid use up after TNF inhibitor for inflammatory arthritis

Author:: Maureen Salamon

Publish date: June 11, 2020

The findings are an “important reminder” to rheumatologists that they should broaden their consideration of other pain treatments and techniques fo...

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TNF inhibitors cut odds of VTE in RA patients

Author:: Maureen Salamon

Publish date: June 11, 2020

Rather than increase risk for venous thromboembolism events, TNF inhibitors cut risk by nearly half, and other newer biologics lowered risk by more...