Hadlima (adalimumab-bwwd), which is biosimilar to adalimumab, is now FDA approved to treat multiple autoimmune diseases…... [Read More]
Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP, is a freelance medical writer and editor. She is also a pharmacist at New York Presbyterian Hospital–Lower Manhattan campus. She has been a past guest lecturer at Touro College of Pharmacy in New York City for the Medical Writing elective. Dr Kaufman is a member of the New York City Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy, the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists, the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)—Northeast Region Affiliate Chapter, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and the Empire State-Metropolitan NY Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association. She received her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island (URI) College of Pharmacy and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences in Boston. She also completed a Drug Information Fellowship at the URI Drug Information Center/Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, R.I. Dr Kaufman is a registered pharmacist and is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist.
Articles by Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP
FDA Approves Upadacitinib for RA
Results from multiple phase 3 clinical trails have led to the FDA approval of upadacitinib to treat patients with moderate to severe active RA…... [Read More]
Filgotinib Promising for RA
Research shows filgotinib may be safe and effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The drug’s manufacturer is expected to be submit a new drug application for filgotinib to the FDA in 2019…... [Read More]
Otilimab Begins Phase 3 Clinical Studies for RA
In a four-part clinical trial program, researchers are assessing the safety and efficacy of otilimab with placebo in RA patients, along side conventional treatments, such as tofacitinib, and DMARDs…... [Read More]
Baricitinib: Early vs. Late Treatment Outcomes in RA Patients
Recent research found that RA patients who began treatment with baricitinib experienced greater improvement from baseline than patients who began treatment with methotrexate…... [Read More]
Secukinumab: The Real World Experience of PsA Patients
Secukinumab therapy proved safe and effective for psoriatic arthritis patients with multiple co-morbidities and long treatment histories, according to recent research…... [Read More]
RA Patients May Safely Stop Methotrexate in Tofacitinib Combination Therapy
RA patients who achieve low disease activity on tofacitinib and methotrexate combination therapy can safely cease methotrexate use, according to recent research…... [Read More]
Subcutaneous CT-P13 Injection Evaluated for Safety & Efficacy of in RA Patients
Results from a one-year study suggest subcutaneous CT-P13, which is biosimilar to infliximab, is as safe and effective for RA patients as intravenous (IV) CT-P13 and IV infliximab…... [Read More]
Upadacitinib + Methotrexate & Other csDMARDs in RA Patients
A post-hoc analysis showed upadacitinib is safe and effective for treating RA patients when used with methotrexate or non-methotrexate csDMARDs…... [Read More]
Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Report Improved Quality of Life with Bimekizumab
Recent research shows bimekizumab may improve patient-reported outcomes and quality of life for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients…... [Read More]
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