Rheumatology
Conference Coverage
Meta-analysis examines cancer risk concern for JAK inhibitors
Although no increased cancer risk was seen vs. methotrexate or placebo, Janus kinase inhibitors were associated with a higher cancer risk than...
Conference Coverage
Metformin linked to reduced osteoarthritis risk
Though the findings were in observational studies, one of which did not reach significance, the results line up with the findings of other...
News
Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves new formulation of Hyrimoz adalimumab biosimilar
The agency approved a higher-concentration formulation of Hyrimoz for its previous indications, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
News
Holy smoke: Air pollution link to bone damage confirmed
‘The scientific literature ... is clearly pointing toward a negative effect of chronic pollution exposure on bone health,’ says expert. New study...
News
JAK inhibitor safety warnings drawn from rheumatologic data may be misleading in dermatology
The recently approved deucravacitinib is the only JAK inhibitor that has so far been exempt from these warnings.
News
Isolated nail psoriasis may bring arthritis into play
The review of 20 years of cases show delayed diagnosis, delineate clinical features, and suggest a relationship with PsA.
News
How to recognize and treat hidden inflammation
IgG4-associated inflammation can affect one or more organs or the surrounding connective tissue and cause fibrosis.
Conference Coverage
Are repeat radiographs necessary in rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis?
“If a patient doesn’t achieve remission or very low disease activity, obtaining a radiograph doesn’t change what you do because the patient’s not...
Conference Coverage
New tool better estimates cardiovascular risk in people with lupus
A tool to estimate cardiovascular risk in systemic lupus erythematosus incorporates disease-specific variables.