News
Abatacept Efficacy Giant Cell Arteritis
This appears to be the year for biologic treatments in giant cell artertis (GCA).
Biosimilar Reports – February 2017
Biosimilar reports is an ongoing series dedicated to advances, discussions and developments in biosimilar agents intended for use by rheumatologists. Many of these items were compiled from news sources, journal articles and regulatory documents and are cited and linked within each section.
The RheumNow Week in Review – 17 February 2017
Dr. Jack Cush reviews this week's news and information from the 2017 RWCS meeting in Maui.
BEAM Study: Baricitinib Beats Placebo and Adalimumab in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Baricitinib is a novel inhibitor of Janus kinases JAK1 and JAK2 that has been extensively studied in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Baricitinib (AKA Oluminant) was recently approved by the EMA for use in Europe at a once daily dose of 4 mg per day.
Top Ten Things Rheumatologists Should Know When Ordering Imaging
As a musculoskeletal radiologist, I work every day with rheumatologists. I have been in practice for approximately 17 years and had a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship prior to establishing my practice.
Valeants Brodalumab FDA Approved for Psoriasis
FDA has approvesd the IL-17 targeted therapy Siliq (brodalumab) for moderate-severe plaque psoriasis.
Baricitinib Approved in the EU for Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The European Commission has approved Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug Olumiant (baricitinib) for use in Europe for RA patients with moderate-to-severe active disease in adults who have not responded one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Crohn's Arthritis Linked to E. Coli Infection
Articular manifestations of Crohn's disease affects a significant number of patients with either oligoarticular or RA-like polyarthritis or spondyloarthritis.
Immunosuppressives Fail to Benefit Early Skin Scleroderma
Treatment of systemic sclerosis is difficult, as there have few proven therapies capable of altering the course of the disease. Ideally, early intervention affords the optimal scenario wherein drug intervention can be proven to work.
ACP Recommends a Drug-Free Approach to Back Pain
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends that physicians avoid prescribing drugs, especially narcotics, for patients with acute or subacute low back pain.
The High Cost of Psoriatic Arthritis
New research confirms that patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) face significant healthcare and socioeconomic hurdles.
