Sulfasalazine
Aminosalicylate Therapy
Corticosteroid Therapy
Evidence inconclusive for immunosuppressing drugs’ influence on men’s sexual health
A systematic review of 161 studies showed a lack of conclusive evidence on the influence and safety of immunosuppressive drugs on male sexual health, according to a study published in Human Reproduction Update.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease for the Rheumatologist
How common is asymptomatic bowel involvement in patients with peripheral or axial SpA? Can we use NSAIDs in these patients? What’s the difference between sulfasalazine and mesalamine? Hear what a rheumatologist should know about IBD!
Triple therapy inferior to TNF plus methotrexate for persistence, RA disease activity outcomes
Combination therapy with TNF inhibitors plus methotrexate was significantly superior to triple therapy with methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine and sulfasalazine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, both in terms of persistence and improved disease activity, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Ultrasound-guided treatment strategy shows no benefit in early RA
ATLANTA — Data from a 2-year, randomized controlled trial presented here demonstrate that using ultrasound findings to guide early rheumatoid arthritis treatment strategy did not reduce MRI inflammation or result in less structural damage.