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April 19, 2022
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All or something: Experts debate LDA vs. remission as a target in rheumatoid arthritis

All or something: Experts debate LDA vs. remission as a target in rheumatoid arthritis

Treating to target has, since the dawn of targeted biologic and non-biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, permeated every aspect of rheumatology care.

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March 28, 2022
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Dupilumab induces eosinophilic esophagitis remission among children with atopic conditions

Dupilumab induces eosinophilic esophagitis remission among children with atopic conditions

Dupilumab effectively induced remission of esophageal disease among children with eosinophilic esophagitis treated with the agent for atopic conditions, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

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March 24, 2022
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MRI-derived, noninvasive tissue biomarker aids autoimmune hepatitis patient management

An MRI-derived, noninvasive tissue biomarker improved autoimmune hepatitis management by distinguishing patients in biochemical remission as well as those at risk for relapse, according to a study published in eClinicalMedicine.

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March 23, 2022
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VIDEO: New data show Stelara safe, induces long-term remission in UC

VIDEO: New data show Stelara safe, induces long-term remission in UC

In a Healio video exclusive, Jan Wehkamp, MD, global strategy leader for gastroenterology at Janssen Pharmaceuticals, reports key data points from the company’s 3-year, phase 3 UNIFI study.

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February 15, 2022
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US woman is third person to achieve sustained HIV remission after stem cell transplant

US woman is third person to achieve sustained HIV remission after stem cell transplant

A woman from the United States is the third person to achieve sustained treatment-free HIV remission after undergoing a stem cell transplant, researchers announced.

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February 10, 2022
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Children can achieve clinical remission of peanut allergy with oral immunotherapy

Children can achieve clinical remission of peanut allergy with oral immunotherapy

Oral immunotherapy with or without probiotic adjuvants conferred sustained unresponsiveness to peanut among allergic children, according to a randomized phase 2b study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

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February 08, 2022
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Patients with high psychosocial burden less likely to achieve sustained RA remission

Patients with high psychosocial burden less likely to achieve sustained RA remission

Mental health and psychosocial well-being are associated with achieving sustained rheumatoid arthritis remission and treatment response, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

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January 21, 2022
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IBD therapies ‘still plateauing’ despite progress: Combining drugs may help break ceiling

IBD therapies ‘still plateauing’ despite progress: Combining drugs may help break ceiling

Despite the considerable progress made in the care of inflammatory bowel disease, current therapies are “still plateauing” in terms of response and remission, according to the keynote speaker at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress.

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January 12, 2022
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Quantifiable measures make treat-to-target viable for PsA

Quantifiable measures make treat-to-target viable for PsA

Though sometimes complex, treat-to-target strategies for psoriatic arthritis can lead to lower symptom states, better physical functionality and less structural damage to joints, according to Philip Mease, MD, a clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Director of rheumatology research at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

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December 07, 2021
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Oral fecal microbiota transplantation induces, maintains remission in ulcerative colitis

Oral fecal microbiota transplantation induces, maintains remission in ulcerative colitis

Oral lyophilized fecal microbiota transplantation following antibiotic use induced and maintained remission in patients with active ulcerative colitis, according to research published in Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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