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TNF inhibitors do not significantly impact survival in lung, prostate colorectal cancer
TNF inhibitor use demonstrates no negative impact on survival among patients recently diagnosed with colorectal, lung or prostate cancer, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.
Filgotinib well-tolerated, efficacious for up to 8 years in rheumatoid arthritis

Filgotinib, a Janus Kinase 1 inhibitor, remains well-tolerated for up to 8 years with consistent efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in RMD Open.
Advances in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis ‘nothing short of extraordinary’

Researchers’ understanding of the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis has grown considerably in recent years, laying the groundwork that may inform a new generation of therapeutic targets and therapies.
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Cycling JAKi after poor response in rheumatoid arthritis better than switching to bDMARD

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis and inadequate response to JAK inhibitors, cycling to another JAK inhibitor is a more effective option than switching to a biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, according to data.
Lack of adequate mental health care in inflammatory arthritis ‘needs to be addressed’

Depression and anxiety among patients with inflammatory arthritis is significantly undertreated, with large proportions not receiving minimally adequate care, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
TNF inhibitors do not increase adverse event risk in rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD

Treatment with TNF inhibitors yielded no differences in outcomes vs. other antirheumatic therapies among U.S. veterans with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.
FDA approves third Actemra biosimilar; second available in intravenous, subcutaneous forms

The FDA has approved a third biosimilar for tocilizumab, called Avtozma, the second such biosimilar to be available in both intravenous and subcutaneous formulations, according to a press release.
Rheumatoid refresher: Top news you may have missed for Rheumatoid Awareness Day

While you wait for the groundhog to make his determination this weekend, take some time to buff up your knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects about 1.5 million people in the United States.
Anti-inflammatory therapies linked to reduced risk, incidence of Parkinson’s disease

In a large cohort of patients with autoimmune diseases, treatment with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs was associated with reduced incidence of Parkinson’s disease, data show.
Exposure to nitrogen oxides, particulate matter increase risk for autoimmune disease

Exposure to various air pollutants, such as PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides, increases the risk for several autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Scientific Reports.
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