Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Cleveland Clinic launches multispecialty center focused on midlife women
Cleveland Clinic has launched a holistic health center focused exclusively on caring for midlife women, addressing a wide range of needs from osteoporosis and breast health to CVD prevention and the menopause transition.
Upadacitinib’s risk-benefit profile in rheumatoid arthritis ‘favorable’ through 5 years
The risk-benefit profile of upadacitinib for rheumatoid arthritis “remains favorable” through 5 years, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Filgotinib shows dose-dependent risks for malignancy, mortality in older adults with RA
A long-term safety analysis of filgotinib for moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis demonstrated potential dose-dependent risks for herpes zoster, malignancies and all-cause mortality in patients aged 65 and older, according to data.
RA, fibromyalgia impact patients with osteoarthritis ‘quite substantially over time’
Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are among the most common comorbidities identified in patients following a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, according to data presented at the EULAR 2024 Congress.
Digital app ‘really effective’ at improving mental health in rheumatoid arthritis
A digital app was effective at improving mental health outcomes like anxiety and depression in a cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a speaker at EULAR 2024 Congress.
FDA approves Kevzara for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The FDA has approved the interleukin-6 inhibitor Kevzara for the treatment of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to a press release from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi.
Secondhand smoke exposure shows ‘saturation effect’ on rheumatoid arthritis risk
Secondhand cigarette smoke increases the risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis, but only in cases of low-level exposure, according to data published in Scientific Reports.
Patients with arthritis at higher risk for poor nutrition regardless of function
Older adults with arthritis demonstrate poorer nutritional risk scores, and increased risks for poor nutrition, whether they have functional impairment or not, vs. those without arthritis, according to data published in Scientific Reports.