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European Commission approves upadacitinib for PsA, ankylosing spondylitis
The European Commission has extended approval for AbbVie’s upadacitinib 15 mg to treat adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis and adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis, according to a company press release.
Healio Primary Care unveils new Peer Perspective Board
Healio Primary Care is pleased to announce the creation of its Peer Perspective Board — a group of dedicated experts who will help guide our efforts to provide the latest news and updates that impact daily practice.
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10 important stories you may have missed: EHRs, patient-centered care, tianeptine and more
Breaking news and emerging research on the COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines this year. However, there were other important updates that impact practice.
Upadacitinib improves PsA signs, symptoms in DMARD-refractory patients
Upadacitinib, in doses of either 15 or 30 mg, is superior to placebo in improving signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis among patients who are intolerant, or had an inadequate response, to a biologic DMARD, according to data.
'Questionable' information found online for systemic sclerosis mouth treatments
The overall quality of information found online regarding systemic sclerosis mouth treatment is “questionable” and requires a high level of reading skill, according to findings published in BMC Rheumatology.
Methotrexate discontinuation feasible in patients with stable PsA receiving tofacitinib
Among patients with stable psoriatic arthritis receiving tofacitinib with methotrexate, some may be able to discontinue methotrexate without changes in disease activity or safety, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.
Apremilast monotherapy effective in oligoarticular psoriatic arthritis
Treatment with apremilast alone is effective in patients with oligoarticular psoriatic arthritis, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
8-month-old boy presents with rash, thought to be MRSA infection
An 8-month-old boy is brought to your clinic with a diaper rash. He had been seen a few days earlier in an urgent care clinic, where it was thought to be an infection with MRSA and treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or TMP-SMX.
Studies show racial, ethnic disparities in allergy care
Researchers discussed racial and ethnic disparities in various aspects of allergy at this year’s virtual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
‘Commonly found’ allergens exist in some face masks
Patients with skin allergies who wear certain types of face masks may experience adverse events, according to a presenter at this year’s virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
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