Over the past few years, biosimilars and other new drugs have been introduced to treat rheumatic illnesses. Some of the conditions we treat have numerous drug option; others have few or only off-label options. This series, “Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance,” provides streamlined information on the administration of biologic, biosimilar and other medications used to…
In a second response letter, the FDA has cited the onset and duration of intravenous meloxicam, a non-opioid pain treatment, as concerns that it fails to meet prescriber expectations…
Japan has approved risankizumab for treating plaque psoriasis, generalized pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adults…
During a 16-week study, patients with plaque psoriasis taking mirikizumab experienced higher response rates and skin clearance compared with placebo…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—In patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, the incidence of atrial fibrillation and major adverse cardiovascular events does not differ between treatment with ustekinumab and TNF inhibitors, according to a large observational study. “Given a high cardiovascular risk among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis,” Seoyoung C. Kim, MD, ScD, MSCE, told…
The FDA has approved halobetasol propionate lotion as a topical treatment for plaque psoriasis…
According to new data, BMS-986165, an oral, selective tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor, may be safe and effective for treating plaque psoriasis…
New clinical trials are underway to determine the safety and efficacy of piclidenoson for patients with plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis…
The National Psoriasis Foundation says weight loss and other dietary interventions may benefit psoriasis patients. New recommendations note the benefits of a gluten-free diet for patients who test positive for gluten sensitivity, but also found little evidence to support the use of fish oil supplements for psoriasis patients…
The FDA has approved a combination of amlodipine and celecoxib, which may lower serum creatinine, for treating osteoarthritis pain and hypertension…