Musculoskeletal Disorders
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European agency recommends two new adalimumab biosimilars
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use gave a positive opinion for the approval of Hukyndra and Libmyris, each of which will have 15...
News from the FDA/CDC
Three JAK inhibitors get boxed warnings, modified indications
The FDA is limiting all approved uses of tofacitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib to patients who have not responded well to TNF blockers, to...
Conference Coverage
Study informs about risks of discontinuing meds in JIA
If patients with JIA flare after discontinuing therapy, the majority regain disease control when treatment is restarted, according to preliminary...
Guidelines
AAP updates guidance for return to sports and physical activities
For adolescents who are eligible, getting a COVID-19 vaccine may be the most important thing they can do.
Conference Coverage
Secukinumab provides clinical benefit in phase 3 juvenile arthritis trial
Phase 3 trial shows secukinumab is effective for enthesitis-related arthritis and juvenile psoriatic arthritis in children.
Conference Coverage
Challenges persist in adolescents with rheumatic disease transitioning to adult care
A successful transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology is crucial to maintain continuity of care for patients with rheumatic disease, but...
Conference Coverage
TNF inhibitors linked to threefold increased risk of psoriasis in JIA patients
Although this study confirms earlier research finding an increased risk of psoriasis after TNF inhibitor exposure, it does not necessarily change...
News
FDA approves mirabegron to treat pediatric NDO
The researchers found that after 24 weeks of treatment, the drug improved the patients’ bladder capacity and reduced the number of bladder wall...
Conference Coverage
Success in achondroplasia spurs testing vosoritide in more growth disorders
The quality of growth achieved with vosoritide in achondroplasia is leading to studies in more growth disorders.
Letters from Maine
Helping parents and children deal with a child’s limb deformity
In most clinic decisions the patient, pretty much regardless of age, should be a full participant in the process.
Feature
Dan Kastner wins Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis
Dr. Kastner received the award for identifying the mechanisms responsible for familial Mediterranean fever, tumor necrosis factor receptor–...