Ankylosing spondylitis
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Axial SpA disease activity remains mostly stable throughout pregnancy
Disease activity, physical functioning seem to be worst later in pregnancy.
News
FDA approves certolizumab label update for pregnancy, breastfeeding
Approval is based on data from the CRIB and CRADLE studies.
Conference Coverage
Maternal biologic therapy does not affect infant vaccine responses
MAUI, HAWAII – Update from national PIANO registry of women with IBD.
Conference Coverage
How to direct refer for GI endoscopy
MAUI, HAWAII – There is a right way and a wrong way to make a direct referral for GI endoscopy, says gastroenterologist Uma Mahadevan, MD.
Conference Coverage
Role of musculoskeletal ultrasound expands in rheumatic diseases
MAUI, HAWAII – Recent studies highlight ultrasound’s utility across a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases.
Latest News
TNF inhibitors curb spinal x-ray progression in ankylosing spondylitis
MAUI, HAWAII – Benefit is mediated via inhibition of disease activity.
From the Journals
ACR sounds more welcoming tone in new biosimilars position paper
But in a related editorial Dr. Roy Fleischmann notes that there are still many concerns regarding biosimilars.
News
FDA approves infliximab biosimilar Ixifi for all of Remicade’s indications
It is the third biosimilar of Remicade to be approved by the FDA.
Opinion
Testing for latent tuberculosis infection
The newest recommendations focus on when and for whom it is best to use the tuberculin skin test, Interferon Gamma Release Assay, or both.
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TNFi response evaluations may conflict when fibromyalgia, axial SpA coexist
The presence of both diseases seems to affect response to TNF blockers – but only in self-reported instruments used to evaluate patients.
Conference Coverage
Flare of nonradiographic axial SpA occurs often after adalimumab withdrawal for remission
Many patients couldn’t get back into remission when adalimumab was reinstated.