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Yankees legend Bernie Williams pays tribute to ‘superhero’ dad with ILD initiative
Former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams is sharing resources for patients with interstitial lung disease as a tribute to his late father, who lost his battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2001.
Healio Minute Podcast, Rheumatology/Psoriatic Arthritis Edition: Top Headlines - Week of August 19, 2024
In this edition, drug discounts through Medicare price negotiations, opioid use has fallen 15% annually since 2014 and more.
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Olokizumab plus methotrexate safe, efficacious through 106 weeks in rheumatoid arthritis
Olokizumab combined with methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis maintains its safety and efficacy profile through 106 weeks, according to data published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Enbrel, Stelara to be discounted nearly 70% through Medicare price negotiations
The list prices of Stelara and Enbrel for Medicare users will be discounted nearly 70% come 2026 as a result of the first round CMS price negotiations with drugmakers, the White House has announced.
Medicare announces price cuts for 10 drugs in first round of drug price negotiations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced lower Medicare Part D prices for 10 drugs that will take effect in 2026, according to a press release.
Biosimilars cost effective vs. leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response to methotrexate, a treatment sequence beginning with a biosimilar appeared cost-effective compared with leflunomide, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
MACE, malignancies rarer in Latin American patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Latin American patients with rheumatoid arthritis experience fewer serious adverse events, including major adverse cardiovascular events and malignancy, than patients who are not Latin American, according to a study.
Controlling inflammation ‘exceptionally well’ can heal rheumatoid arthritis bone erosions
Strictly controlling inflammation can heal bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis, a process accompanied by changes in the Wnt signaling pathway, according to a presenter at the 2024 Association of Women in Rheumatology conference.
European Medicines Agency recommends MabThera biosimilar for multiple indications
The European Medicines Agency Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended the launch of proposed biosimilar rituximab candidate Ituxredi, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced in a press release.
Though common in rheumatology, lymphadenopathy may be ‘hallmark’ of serious, rare disease
Although swollen lymph nodes are often common in rheumatology, they are also a “hallmark” of rare, life-threatening diseases, such as IgG4-related disease and Castleman disease, according to data published in Rheumatology.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read