Autoimmune And Rheumatic Diseases
Additional COVID-19 vaccine doses may ‘bully’ response in immunosuppressed patients
Additional COVID-19 vaccine doses can occasionally “bully” a humoral response in patients who are immunocompromised, according to a presenter at the 2023 Biologic Therapies Summit.
End of COVID emergency marks ‘less government effort,’ greater role for rheumatologists
Communication between rheumatologists and patients with immune-mediated conditions will be essential for navigating COVID-19 in the endemic phase, according to a presenter at the Biologic Therapies Summit.
Early understanding of immunology ‘takes your breath away’
DESTIN, Fla. — The history of immunology includes snake bites and cowpox, and is built on the work of scientists dating back more than 2,000 years, according to a presenter at the 2023 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East.
Managing ‘unrealistic expectations’ critical for CBD use in rheumatology
DESTIN, Fla. — Managing expectations about efficacy is critical for patients with rheumatic diseases using cannabinoid products for pain, sleep or other complications, according to a presenter at the 2023 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East.
Nearly one in five rheumatology RCTs still unpublished 30 months after completion
Publication of trial data in rheumatology appears to correlate with positive results, and after more than 2 years about one-fifth of completed trials remain unpublished, according to data published in Rheumatology.
ACR endorses bipartisan bill to link Medicare physician fee schedule payments to inflation
The American College of Rheumatology has endorsed a newly introduced bill in Congress that would automatically adjust the Medicare physician fee schedule based on inflation.
‘Moral imperative’ to address physician burnout emerges in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
On May 23, 2022, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, issued an advisory on health worker burnout and wellbeing, declaring the situation a “crisis,” and addressing it a “top national priority.”
Burnout in rheumatology: The importance of searching for joy
This month’s cover story on rheumatology and burnout brings to the fore numerous issues and challenges for our profession for both physicians and advanced practitioners.
Fresenius Kabi recalls Ivenix Infusion System over leaks that delay, interrupt therapy
The Ivenix Infusion System has been recalled by its manufacturer due to a system leak that may compromise the ability of the equipment to properly deliver infusions, according to press release from the FDA.
FDA denies Alvotech’s application for Humira biosimilar candidate
The FDA has denied a biologics license application to Alvotech for AVT02, a high-concentration adalimumab biosimilar candidate, according to a press release from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.