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Gut microbiome dictates DMARD response in RA; DMARDs partly restore microbiota diversity
Gut microbiota profiles in stool samples of patients with rheumatoid arthritis predicted their response to disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to data in Rheumatology.
Biologic DMARD usage almost flat since 2008 among patients with RA, breast cancer
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed with breast cancer, the utilization of TNF inhibitors and other biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs has not risen for more than a decade, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Wait times for RA hand surgery rose for rural patients, fell for urban patients post-ACA
After the passage of the Affordable Care Act, wait times for hand surgery increased among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in rural areas compared with urban patients for whom surgical wait times declined, according to a recent study.
Baricitinib for RA exhibits long-term efficacy, low discontinuation due to adverse events
Daily baricitinib, either 4 mg or 2 mg, demonstrates up to 6.5 years of efficacy with low rates of discontinuation due to adverse events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Men with inflammatory joint diseases have more children than those without IJDs
Men with inflammatory joint diseases have more children and are less likely to be childless, compared with those without inflammatory joint diseases, according to data published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Drug costs and nocebo risks: Navigating the Humira ‘biosimilar boom’ 1 year later
A lot can change in a year. But has it?
Understanding of inflammatory subtypes in RA may lead to more personalized treatment
The mission to understand rheumatoid arthritis inflammation at a molecular level has gained momentum with the rapid evolution of cutting-edge technologies, allowing researchers to delve deeper into the individual differences in inflammatory subtypes.
Research round-up: Catch up on top stories for Rheumatoid Awareness Day
Just as the groundhog reappears each year to make its forecast, Feb. 2 also brings a renewed focus on rheumatoid arthritis and its impact on the daily lives of millions of Americans.
Celltrion submits application for Actemra biosimilar to FDA
Celltrion USA has submitted a Biologics License Application to the FDA for its tocilizumab biosimilar candidate CT-P47, according to a press release.
Conversion initiative gives ‘significant’ boost to Remicade biosimilar use
An initiative to switch clinically stable patients from Remicade to a biosimilar significantly increased biosimilar use in rheumatology and gastroenterology clinics within the University of North Carolina health system, according to data.
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
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