Beer, wine, liquor—alcohol contains elements that suppress systemic inflammation, and its consumption has been linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and RA. A recent analysis examined the effect of alcohol on SLE risk in women from the two Nurses’ Health Study cohorts. The results: Researchers found an inverse association between moderate alcohol consumption and SLE risk—with a 39% reduction in SLE risk among women who consumed about half a drink of alcohol daily…
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U.S. Republicans Unveil Plan to Dismantle Obamacare, Critics Pounce
WASHINGTON (Reuters)—Long-awaited legislation to dismantle Obamacare was unwrapped on Monday by U.S. Republicans, who called for ending health insurance mandates and rolling back extra healthcare funding for the poor in a package that drew immediate fire from Democrats. In a battle waged since the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act, Democratic President Barack Obama’s…
Baricitinib May Exhibit Better Efficacy Than Adalimumab for RA
In a recent study, baricitinib proved more effective than adalimumab in treating adults with RA through 52 weeks…
What Rheumatologists Wish Their Colleagues Knew: Managing Skin Disease & Comorbidities
From treating rashes to uncovering a case of osteoarthritis, dermatologists and rheumatologists can work together in a variety of ways to improve patient care, says Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc…
ACR Releases New Position Statements on Site of Service & Compounding
Patient Safety & Site of Service for Biologics Although emphasizing its strong support for the use of biologic agents as necessary treatments for rheumatic diseases, the ACR Board of Directors continues to be concerned about the safe delivery of these agents, given the potential for associated adverse events and infusion reactions. In a position statement…
Certolizumab Pegol Promising for Plaque Psoriasis in Phase 3 Trial
Certolizumab pegol has proved safe and effective for treating patients with plaque psoriasis in a Phase 3 clinical trial…
FDA Considers Tocilizumab for GCA & Piclidenoson Enters Phase 3 Trial for RA, Psoriasis
The FDA is considering a supplemental biologics license application for tocilizumab to treat giant cell arteritis…
Peripheral Helper Cells May Provide Clue to RA Pathology
Research has identified a subset of T cells, peripheral helper (TPH) cells, which may promote pathological B cell responses and antibody production in patients with seropositive RA. TPH cells also express chemokine receptors, enabling them to infiltrate inflamed parts of the body and stimulate B cells to produce antibodies…
Online Treatment Reduces Chronic Knee Pain from Arthritis
(Reuters Health)—A web-based program of exercise and coping skills training improves both function and pain in arthritic knees, a new study suggests. This kind of online therapy can greatly improve access to effective, nonsurgical and non-drug relief for people with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers say. “Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic knee pain…
Volatility of the Gut Microbiome Tied to IBD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Fluctuations in the gut microbiome over time could underlie inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, researchers suggest. “Both the state and the dynamics of the human gut microbiome in healthy individuals are highly personalized. Although cross-sectional studies have revealed dysbiosis of the gut microbiome in IBD, little is known…
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