Rheumatology
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Phil Robinson: Rheumatologist, colleague, huntsman spider rescuer
Philip (“Phil”) Robinson, rheumatologist and associate professor at the University of Queensland and leader of global effort to understand COVID-...
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Best estimates made for hydroxychloroquine retinopathy risk
Hydroxychloroquine dosing and retinopathy risk have long been a concern with its use. A new, comprehensive study finds that retinopathy diagnosis...
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Belimumab for pregnant women with lupus: B-cell concerns remain
The largest combined analysis of birth outcome data found no apparent increase in birth defects or pregnancy loss with belimumab, and a separate...
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Cardiovascular risk score multipliers suggested for rheumatic diseases
Guidelines could tailor cardiovascular risk scores by using a multiplier of 2.5 for systemic sclerosis, 2.0 for lupus, and 1.5 for any other...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Idacio as eighth adalimumab biosimilar in U.S.
Data for Idacio (adalimumab-aacf) showed safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity similar to Humira.
Conference Coverage
Rheumatology workforce shortage demands multipronged approach
Members of the American College of Rheumatology’s Workforce Solutions Committee described a multitude of ways in which the society aims to marshal...
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Ustekinumab matches TNF inhibitors for psoriatic arthritis in 3-year, real-world study
A real-world study comparing the interleukin-12/23 inhibitor ustekinumab with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for psoriatic arthritis found...
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Metabolic syndrome may promote gout in young men
Population-based studies suggest that managing metabolic syndrome may help to prevent gout in younger adults.
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RA risk raised by work-related inhaled agents
Exposure to detergents, dusts, and other chemicals in the workplace could be putting genetically susceptible people at risk of rheumatoid...
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Randomized trial finds DMARD therapy for RA has a beneficial effect on vascular inflammation, CV risk
Receipt of a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor or triple therapy for rheumatoid arthritis yielded an equally beneficial effect for reducing vascular...
Conference Coverage
Ask knee OA patients about stair climbing difficulty
Stair climbing difficulty in knee OA patients may predict future limitations and aid interventions.