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FDA approves second tocilizumab biosimilar; first available in IV, subcutaneous forms
The FDA has approved Tyenne, the second tocilizumab biosimilar overall and the first available in both intravenous and subcutaneous formulations, according to a press release from its manufacturer.
IMIDs not tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes overall; lupus, APS linked to preterm birth
Pregnant patients with lupus or antiphospholipid syndrome have a higher risk for preterm birth, although immune-mediated inflammatory diseases in general are “only weakly associated” with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to data.
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Depression risk elevated in both seropositive, seronegative rheumatoid arthritis
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis — either seropositive or seronegative — demonstrate a 1.66-fold higher risk for depression vs. healthy controls, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
FDA approves Acthar Gel SelfJect injector in autoimmune, inflammatory conditions
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for an Acthar Gel injector for the treatment of several chronic and acute inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, according to the manufacturer.
Six biomarkers could predict CVD risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Six biomarkers were associated with baseline and treatment-associated changes in arterial inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and could be used to predict CVD risk in that population, researchers reported.
FDA approves Simlandi as third interchangeable Humira biosimilar
The FDA has approved Simlandi as the third interchangeable biosimilar to Humira following a rejection in April 2023 stemming from issues at the developer’s manufacturing facility.
Rheumatology meets placebo-nocebo science: At last!
I am thrilled to introduce our cover story this month, “‘Exploring the Power of Their Mind’: Data May Offer Clues to Harnessing the Placebo Effect,” to the readers of Healio Rheumatology. I say this for several reasons.
Wnt, neutrophil extracellular traps emerging as ‘important’ rheumatoid arthritis targets
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Wnt signaling pathway, neutrophil extracellular traps and PRIME cells represent “extremely important” emerging targets in rheumatoid arthritis, according to a speaker here.
US Veterans Affairs to replace Humira with biosimilar on national formulary
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will replace Humira with the biosimilar Hadlima on its national formulary, according to a press release from Organon, which markets biosimilar.
‘Double negative’ B cells may predict abatacept response in rheumatoid arthritis
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who had a decrease in a certain type of B cell that fails to express immunoglobulin D and CD27 saw clinical improvement with abatacept, according to data presented here.
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
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Headline News
Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
Headline News
Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
Headline News
Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read