Spondyloarthropathies
From the Journals
MACE risk similar across arthritis subtypes
The older age of patients with rheumatoid arthritis explained most of their elevated risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
News from the FDA/CDC
TB in 2017: Good news and bad news
Incidence is lower than ever, but elimination is still a long way off.
From the Journals
Axial SpA disease activity remains mostly stable throughout pregnancy
Disease activity, physical functioning seem to be worst later in pregnancy.
FDA/CDC
FDA approves certolizumab label update for pregnancy, breastfeeding
Approval is based on data from the CRIB and CRADLE studies.
Conference Coverage
Maternal biologic therapy does not affect infant vaccine responses
MAUI, HAWAII – Update from national PIANO registry of women with IBD.
News from the FDA/CDC
Arthritis limits physical activity the most in the South
Physical inactivity rates among arthritis patients ranked highest in southern states.
Conference Coverage
How to direct refer for GI endoscopy
MAUI, HAWAII – There is a right way and a wrong way to make a direct referral for GI endoscopy, says gastroenterologist Uma Mahadevan, MD.
Conference Coverage
Role of musculoskeletal ultrasound expands in rheumatic diseases
MAUI, HAWAII – Recent studies highlight ultrasound’s utility across a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases.
Latest News
TNF inhibitors curb spinal x-ray progression in ankylosing spondylitis
MAUI, HAWAII – Benefit is mediated via inhibition of disease activity.
From the Journals
ACR sounds more welcoming tone in new biosimilars position paper
But in a related editorial Dr. Roy Fleischmann notes that there are still many concerns regarding biosimilars.
