On July 3, the Rheumatology Research Foundation announced the names of 63 rheumatology trainees, educators, clinicians, investigators and health professionals who will receive Foundation-funded awards. In support of the Foundation’s mission to improve the health of people with rheumatic diseases, the awards help recruit and train the next generation of rheumatology professionals and advance research…
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Upadacitinib Meets Study Endpoints to Treat RA
A recent clinical trial found that upadacitinib may effectively reduce disease activity at Week 12 for patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis…
FDA Responds to New Drug Application for Baricitinib
Oxycodone Tablets Submitted to FDA Filings for oxycodone tablets (Oxaydo) in both 10 and 15 mg doses have been accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).1 The submission is based on a pharmacokinetic study demonstrating bioequivalence to the reference drug, oxycodone hydrochloride (Roxicodone) tablets at a 15 mg dose. The product is an…
Rheumatologists Treating Patients with HIV Face Treatment, Diagnostic Challenges
Rheumatologists treating HIV patients in 2017 must think through many important factors as this population ages. As we continue to learn, rheumatologists must consider important drug–drug interactions, relatively uncommon rheumatological presentations of HIV, as well as specific diagnostic challenges. Working closely with infectious disease specialists is the best way to achieve optimum care for this…
Infliximab-abda Becomes 5th Biosimilar Approved in the U.S. & Abaloparatide Approved for Osteoporosis
The FDA has approved infliximab-abda, a biosimilar for treating multiple rheumatic diseases, as well as abaloparatide for treating postmenopausal women with osteoporosis…
Optical Workings: Specialists Must Communicate to Treat Eye Disease
In an age of new medications for eye disease, rheumatologists and ophthalmologists must work together and communicate, says James Rosenbaum, MD. Teamwork and understanding how each specialty approaches the physical exam will aid patient care…
Complex Treatment: Cancer, Immunotherapy & Rheumatic Disease
Some cancer patients taking immune checkpoint inhibitors experience immune-related adverse events. Laura C. Cappelli, MD, MHS, says rheumatologists are natural partners with oncologists to treat this patient population…
FDA to Review Immediate-Release Oxycodone; Plus NICE Recommends Secukinumab
A new formulation of oxycodone in 10 and 15 mg doses is being reviewed by the FDA for treating pain…
Tofacitinib Treatment May Improve Nail Psoriasis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—The oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor tofacitinib appears to improve moderate to severe nail psoriasis, according to a new study. “Nails are hard to treat in psoriasis and we need better treatments,” says Dr. Luis Garza, a dermatologist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, who was not involved in the research….
ACR Leaders to Talk Policy with Congressional Leaders in D.C.
On May 11, ACR leaders will fly to Capitol Hill to meet with Congressional leaders on behalf of ACR and ARHP members. With so many pressing policy issues facing the medical community this year, we hope that you, too, will let your members of Congress know where you stand on the following issues: Support Medical…
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