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December 15, 2020
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Secukinumab not superior to adalimumab in patients with SpA who failed prior biologics

Secukinumab not superior to adalimumab in patients with SpA who failed prior biologics

Although secukinumab performs similarly to adalimumab in patients with spondyloarthritis who failed their first biological treatment, adalimumab proved superior in those who failed multiple biologics, according to data.

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December 14, 2020
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VIDEO: KSI-301 could be a 'game changer' in nAMD

VIDEO: KSI-301 could be a 'game changer' in nAMD

In this video, Diana V. Do, MD, of Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, discussed the long-term multiple-dose KSI-301 study presented at the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.

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November 16, 2020
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Low incidence of COVID-19 among patients with rheumatic disease on biologic therapy

Low incidence of COVID-19 among patients with rheumatic disease on biologic therapy

The incidence of COVID-19 infection was low among patients with rheumatic diseases who were using biologic therapies, according to data presented at the ACR Convergence 2020.

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November 09, 2020
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Biologics frequently used in US patients with severe asthma, switching therapies uncommon

Biologics frequently used in US patients with severe asthma, switching therapies uncommon

Use of biologic therapies in patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma treated by subspecialists in the United States is common, according to data from the real-world, observational CHRONICLE study.

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October 27, 2020
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ACR urges UnitedHealthcare to cancel new copay proposal

ACR urges UnitedHealthcare to cancel new copay proposal

The American College of Rheumatology and 11 other provider and patient groups have called on UnitedHealthcare to cancel its proposed copay accumulator initiative, arguing it would increase financial burdens and limit access to treatments.

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September 15, 2020
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Biologic therapy for severe psoriasis may also reduce coronary artery plaque

Biologic therapy for severe psoriasis may also reduce coronary artery plaque

Coronary artery plaque lipid-rich necrotic core was associated with psoriasis severity and may be improved with biologic therapy, researchers reported.

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September 14, 2020
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Combination therapy, personalized medicine on the horizon in psoriatic arthritis

Combination therapy, personalized medicine on the horizon in psoriatic arthritis

There is much to look forward to in the management of psoriatic arthritis, according to a presenter at the 2020 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East.

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August 14, 2020
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Patient wellness more reliant on 'lifestyle management' than biologic therapies

Patient wellness more reliant on 'lifestyle management' than biologic therapies

A greater focus on health and wellness could have quantifiable benefits in patients with rheumatologic diseases, according to a presenter at the 2020 Association of Women in Rheumatology National Conference.

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August 14, 2020
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Five must-read articles for Psoriasis Awareness Month

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to sharing information about psoriasis, its manifestations and its treatments.

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August 03, 2020
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Biologic therapies achieve high response in treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa

Biologic therapies have been proven to significantly change treatment ability and improve the condition of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, according to a presentation at the Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit.

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