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FDA rejects NASH drug for the second time
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
Intercept first sought FDA approval for OCA in 2019. The company will discontinue all NASH-related investment.
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Systemic JIA and AOSD are the same disease, EULAR says
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
New recommendations state that the ultimate goal of treatment should be drug-free remission.
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EULAR issues imaging recommendations for crystal-induced arthropathies
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- Lucy Hicks
The document provides guidance on using imaging in both the diagnosis and management of all common forms of crystal-induced arthropathies.
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Methotrexate does not impair sperm quality, small study finds
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
The findings provide reassurance that men can start methotrexate therapy while actively pursuing parenthood.
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Why not both? Dual biologics for treatment-resistant RA and PsA
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- Lucy Hicks
Previous clinical trials of dual biologic therapies have raised safety issues, but more recent, promising findings from clinical trials and case...
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Is ChatGPT a friend or foe of medical publishing?
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
Experts agree that the use of AI tools is here to stay. “This is going to become a common tool. I don’t think there’s a way out of that at this...
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First prospective study finds pregnancies with Sjögren’s to be largely safe
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- Lucy Hicks
There was no difference in risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes between women with Sjögren’s and the control group, but these negative outcomes were...
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FDA approves autoinjector pen for Humira biosimilar, Cyltezo
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
The drug will be commercially available on July 1, 2023.
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FDA advisory committee votes against approval for NASH drug
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
“Typically, in clinical practice, NASH patients are followed every 6-12 months, so more frequent monitoring would be a substantial change and may...
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Investigational drug peresolimab shows efficacy in patients with RA
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
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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FDA fast tracks potential CAR T-cell therapy for lupus
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
The cellular therapy depletes CD19-positive B cells with the goal of ‘‘resetting’’ the immune system to achieve durable remission.
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults
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- Lucy Hicks
Older adults with underlying health conditions, such as lung or heart disease, are at high risk for severe disease.
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Researchers seek to understand post-COVID autoimmune disease risk
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- Lucy Hicks
Three large studies link past SARS-CoV-2 infection to new-onset autoimmune disease, but it is not yet clear what drives this relationship.
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Cocaine damage can be misdiagnosed as nasal vasculitis
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
In additional to similar nasal symptoms, cocaine can trigger production of antibodies that mimic the clinical presentation of granulomatosis with...
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DMARDs taper-to-discontinuation trial deemed inconclusive
- Author:
- Lucy Hicks
For patients with RA in sustained remission taking half doses of conventional synthetic DMARDs, the risk of flare was similar to that from...