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Pharmacotherapeutic Options

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

This section covers the individual pharmacotherapeutic options for SLE, including their appropriate uses in SLE and the efficacy and safety data supporting their use. 

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June 01, 2024
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VIDEO: Recent advancements in rheumatoid arthritis

VIDEO: Recent advancements in rheumatoid arthritis

In this video, Maria Danila, MD, discusses recent advancements in rheumatoid arthritis.

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May 22, 2024
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Transition to inebilizumab treatment linked to suppression of NMOSD attacks

Transition to inebilizumab treatment linked to suppression of NMOSD attacks

In patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, transition from rituximab to inebilizumab was linked to suppression of attacks over a mean 19 months of treatment, according to research published in Frontiers in Neurology.

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May 14, 2024
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'Choose wisely': Each biologic for lupus has 'ideal patient profile'

'Choose wisely': Each biologic for lupus has 'ideal patient profile'

DESTIN, Fla. — When choosing between biologic drugs for systemic lupus erythematosus, it is important to know the “ideal patient profile” each is best suited for, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East.

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May 03, 2024
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Calquence delays disease progression as first-line treatment for mantle cell lymphoma

Calquence delays disease progression as first-line treatment for mantle cell lymphoma

The addition of acalabrutinib to standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy significantly extended PFS compared with standard therapy alone in a randomized study, according to press release the agent’s manufacturer.

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April 26, 2024
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‘Exciting time’: Biologic use in moderate to severe lupus rose 45% since 2021

‘Exciting time’: Biologic use in moderate to severe lupus rose 45% since 2021

Use of biologics to treat moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus increased 45% between 2021 and 2023, according to recent findings from a market analysis conducted by Spherix Global Insights.

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April 16, 2024
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Regimen improves OS in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Regimen improves OS in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

The addition of glofitamab-gxbm to gemcitabine and oxaliplatin improved OS among patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma compared with rituximab, gemcitabine and oxaliplatin, according to the agent’s manufacturer.

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March 12, 2024
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Brentuximab vedotin regimen extends survival in advanced DLBCL

Brentuximab vedotin regimen extends survival in advanced DLBCL

The addition of brentuximab vedotin to lenalidomide and rituximab extended OS among patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, according to the agent’s manufacturer.

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March 04, 2024
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‘Gratifying’ results show ‘incredible step forward’ for off-the-shelf T-cell therapies

‘Gratifying’ results show ‘incredible step forward’ for off-the-shelf T-cell therapies

The first published results of a phase 3 allogeneic T-cell therapy showed a better than 50% response rate in patients with relapsed or refractory Epstein-Barr virus-positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease.

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February 23, 2024
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VIDEO: Exploring available treatment options in DLBCL

VIDEO: Exploring available treatment options in DLBCL

In this video, Tycel Phillips, MD, discusses treatment options available to patients with DLBCL.

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