Rare Diseases
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New guidelines for MTX use in pediatric inflammatory skin disease unveiled
One of the recommendations states that liver biopsy is not indicated for routine monitoring of pediatric patients taking low-dose MTX.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves ritlecitinib for ages 12 and up for alopecia areata
It is the second JAK inhibitor approved for treating alopecia areata, following approval of baricitinib (Olumiant) in June 2022 for alopecia...
From the Journals
Girls with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have lower survival rates
“Although racial and ethnic outcome disparities have been documented in CDH, disparities between males and females are not well known.”
Guidelines
Systemic JIA and AOSD are the same disease, EULAR says
New recommendations state that the ultimate goal of treatment should be drug-free remission.
Latest News
Scientists discover variants, therapy for disabling pansclerotic morphea
The JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib dramatically improved wound healing and rashes in patients with the very rare disorder.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Yuflyma as ninth adalimumab biosimilar
The manufacturer Celltrion is also seeking an interchangeability designation from the FDA, tentatively expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves autoinjector pen for Humira biosimilar, Cyltezo
The drug will be commercially available on July 1, 2023.
Conference Coverage
Low disease state for childhood lupus approaches validation
A new childhood version of the Lupus Low Disease Activity State has been purposefully developed to align with the criteria already used for adults...
ID Consult
New outbreaks of Marburg virus disease: What clinicians need to know
Overall, the risk of MVD in nonendemic countries, like the United States, is low but there is still a risk of importation.
Latest News
Study compares noninvasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas
The epidermis overlying cNF is normal, “so there is no reason to use nonselective or surgical methods and destroy a perfectly good epidermis when...
Conference Coverage
Answers sought for mental health challenges in pediatric rheumatology patients
One study found a tremendous increase in screening by automating the process while another found remote delivery of a 6-week cognitive-behavioral...