Using data from registries across Europe and Canada, Aymon et al. did not observe an increased incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors compared with those treated with other biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. Their findings support similar cardiovascular risk profiles for JAK and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.
Sjögren’s dry eye requires collaboration between rheumatologists and ophthalmologists for optimal patient management and treatment of this quality-of-life issue.
St.Clair et al. found that patients with Sjögren’s disease treated with dazodalibep experienced greater improvement in key symptoms of dryness, fatigue & pain than patients who received placebo.
As measles outbreaks increase domestically & internationally, while vaccination uptake decreases in the U.S., experts discuss treatment recommendations & the immunologic consequences of measles infections in patients with rheumatic diseases.
Experts provided an in-depth review of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, discussing the latest research on their use in the treatment of specific rheumatic conditions, the risks associated with them and more.
Ustekinumab-stba (Steqeyma) now has FDA approval for all forms and dosages of its reference product, ustekinumab (Stelara), including a subcutaneous injection to treat pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.