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Communication key to successful reproductive planning in RA
In an interview with Healio, Bonnie L. Bermas, MD, Dr. Morris Ziff Distinguished Professor in Rheumatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, discussed some of the challenges women of reproductive age with RA face, special considerations when planning pregnancy in this patient population, the importance of coordinating care and more.
Virtual approach improves treat-to-target implementation in rheumatoid arthritis
Virtual learning collaboratives, which are less intensive and relatively low-cost compared with in-person models, can improve treat-to-target implementation for rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Sinusitis, ‘common cold’ may increase risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis
Sinusitis, acute respiratory tract burden and even pharyngitis — also known as the common cold — are potential risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Coherus’ Yusimry nabs FDA approval as seventh Humira biosimilar in cramped market
The FDA has approved the seventh biosimilar to adalimumab, adalimumab-aqvh, for all eligible indications of the biologic product, the latest in an increasingly crowded biosimilar logjam set to release in 2023.
Gut microbiota, diet may hold clues to RA treatment, management
It was 2013 when data from the Human Microbiome Project first demonstrated that the presence of Prevotella bacteria in the gut strongly correlated with disease in patients with new-onset untreated rheumatoid arthritis.
Vagus nerve stimulation: A promising alternative for RA
Research continues to suggest that vagus nerve stimulation may become an “exciting alternative” treatment for those with rheumatoid arthritis, according to Mark C. Genovese, MD.
Patients, clinicians express 'strong' preference for in-person visits over telemedicine
Rheumatology patients and clinicians alike express a “strong” preference for in-person visits rather than telemedicine, citing concerns over reduced assessment accuracy and increased inequality for vulnerable groups, according to data from the U.K.
Prenatal hydroxychloroquine exposure not linked to major structural birth defects
The use of hydroxychloroquine during pregnancy is not associated with structural birth defects or any other outcomes, save for birth head circumference, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to 30% loss in work productivity 1 year before diagnosis
Patients developing rheumatoid arthritis can experience a 30% loss in work productivity a full year before the disease clinically manifests, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Risk of venous thromboembolism higher with tofacitinib use in patients with RA
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, risk of venous thromboembolism was higher in those taking 10 mg of tofacitinib twice a day compared to 5 mg or TNF inhibitors, according to findings from the ORAL Surveillance study.
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