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Subcategories:AnalgesicsBiologics/DMARDs

Octagam Trial Results Show Promise

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 9, 2023

Since the New England Journal of Medicine publication on intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for dermatomyositis late last year, the data have proved a major lift for patient care, offering crucial new insights into how best to manage patients and clues about how to minimize risks.1 The ProDERM trial results also seem to have opened up…

FDA Approves New Biosimilar for Adult & Pediatric Arthritis

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  November 6, 2023

This year, tocilizumab biosimilars have been approved to treat adult and pediatric patients with rheumatic disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and more, in both Europe and the U.S.

FDA Approves Canakinumab to Treat Gout Flares

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  November 3, 2023

Canakinumab has received FDA approval for the treatment of patients with acute gout flares.

FDA Accepts NDA for Investigational RA Agent

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  November 1, 2023

The FDA has accepted an investigational new drug application (NDA) for MYMD-1, an oral tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

FDA Grants Interchangeable Designation to Pfizer’s Abrilada, Biosimilar to AbbVie’s Humira

Keri Losavio  |  October 5, 2023

On Oct. 5, Pfizer announced that Abrilada (adalimumab-afzb), its biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab), had received an interchangeable designation from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Cannabis for Pain Relief: An Area Ripe for Research

Vanessa Caceres  |  September 28, 2023

Medical cannabis may benefit patients experiencing pain, and rheumatologists should be able to discuss its potential risks and benefits with their patients. Here are insights from Dr. Mary Ann Fitzcharles on current research, patient use and more.

Glucocorticoid Use at Any Dose Increases Fracture Risk

Arthritis & Rheumatology  |  September 26, 2023

The accepted wisdom is that the negative effects of glucocorticoids on bone depend on the dose and treatment duration. Adami et al. conducted this study to determine, in a real-life setting, the risk of fragility fracture associated with the dose of glucocorticoids in patients with inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.

Findings from a Clinical Trial of Dazodalibep for Sjögren’s Disease

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  September 26, 2023

St.Clair et al. found that patients with Sjögren’s disease treated with dazodalibep experienced greater improvement in key symptoms of dryness, fatigue and pain than patients who received placebo.

Investigational Nanobody Compound Shows Promise for RA Treatment

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  September 14, 2023

In Japan, ozoralizumab will soon be available as a 30 mg subcutaneous auto-injection to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Marching to the Biosimilar Beat: Questions on Rollout Remain

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD  |  September 7, 2023

The availability of biosimilars for the treatment of patients with rheumatic diseases exploded in 2023. Here’s where we stand and what to expect going forward.

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