Research suggests the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may mask the amount of sacroiliac joint inflammation found on MRI in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.
A Dual Inhibitor Treatment for RA?
TLL-018, a Janus kinase 1/tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor, proved more effective for treating patients with RA than tofacitinib, according to a study by Zeng et al.
Many Medications: Understanding the Biologic Management of Psoriasis
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Given the intersection between rheumatology and dermatology for many patients with autoimmune diseases, it’s helpful to hear from specialists in both fields regarding disease management strategies.
First Biosimilar to Adalimumab (Humira) Enters the U.S. Market After Years of Legal Battles
After years of legal disputes between drug makers, adalimumab-atto (Amjevita) biosimilar to adalimumab (Humira) is now available in the U.S. to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases. Adalimumab-atto is the first of several biosimilars to adalimumab expected to become available in the U.S. in 2023.
Rheumatology Medications with Limited Safety Data: How Do We Use Them in Pregnant Patients?
How does a rheumatologist treat a pregnant woman when many medications are not approved for pregnancy or safety data are limited?
Ongoing Advocacy Efforts Seek Use of Complex Administration Codes for Biologics
Ongoing ACR advocacy efforts are working to keep biologic drugs accessible to rheumatology patients, defending the ability of rheumatology practices to use the complex chemotherapy codes for administration of biologic therapies.
Biologic or Conventional Therapy for Early RA?
A study has shown that in untreated patients with early RA, treatment with methotrexate combined with the biologic therapies abatacept or certolizumab-pegol resulted in greater CDAI remission rates than active conventional therapy with prednisolone, sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquine.
FDA Approves Riabni, a Rituxumab Biosimilar, to Treat Patients with RA
Based on findings from a double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating its efficacy and safety, rituximab-arrx has received FDA approval for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
FDA Approves Risankizumab-rzaa for PsA
Two recent trials demonstrated the safety and efficacy of risankizumab-rzaa for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
The Ins & Outs of Patient Assistance Programs
Although effective against rheumatic disease, biologic therapies come with hefty price tags. Patient assistance programs can be a useful resource to help under- and uninsured patients get the drugs they need.
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