Psoriatic arthritis
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Strategic approach mitigates impact of antidrug antibodies in patients with rheumatic diseases
Consider dose escalation and adding an immunomodulator to overcome the impact of antidrug antibodies in rheumatic disease patients.
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Dr. Len Calabrese gives advice on vaccinating adult patients with rheumatic disease
He highlights safety protocols and advises on recommended vaccines in rheumatology practice.
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Study results suggest ustekinumab may trigger acute CV events early in treatment
French researchers urge caution in prescribing drug for high-risk patients.
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Biologics for psoriasis may also reduce coronary plaque
Cardiac CT scans reveal a reduction in lipid-rich necrotic core (LRNC) in patients who were receiving biologics.
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COVID-19 outcomes no worse in patients on TNF inhibitors or methotrexate
No increase was seen in hospitalization and death rates, providing additional support for keeping patients on these immunosuppressive treatments...
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Psoriasis, PsA, and pregnancy: Tailoring treatment with increasing data
Two experts give their up-to-date views on managing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis before, during, and after pregnancy.
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The long road to a PsA prevention trial
Researchers zero in on biologics, diet, and risk modeling to craft studies on a challenging population.
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TNF inhibitors linked to inflammatory CNS events
The authors do not caution “against using these therapies in appropriate patients,” and it is unclear whether this association “represents de novo...
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Humira topped drug-revenue list for 2019
Three cytokine inhibitors were among the four best-selling drugs last year.
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Beyond PASI 100: striving for molecular clearance
A PASI 100 response, traditionally considered unreachable for most patients with severe psoriasis, soon just might not be good enough.
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Cohort study finds a twofold greater psoriasis risk linked to a PCOS diagnosis
Previous retrospective analyses have suggested an increased risk of psoriasis associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome.