B-Cell Depletion Predicts Rituximab Response in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Rituximab non-responders may still be amenable to B-cell targeted therapies, such as ofatumumab or obinutuzumab.
All articles by Crystal Wong, MD
BMI and Treatment Response to TNF Inhibitors in Ankylosing Spondylitis
In patients with AS, those with a BMI in the overweight or obese range had a lower likelihood of clinical improvement with tumor necrosis factor inhibitor therapy.
Ultrasound-Detected Synovitis Predicts Short-term PsA Disease Flare
The ability of Power Doppler Ultrasound to predict short-term psoriatic arthritis disease flare was investigated in a new study.
Hip Arthroplasty Risk in Men Higher With Increased Dairy Product Consumption
Hip osteoarthritis risk may be increased by a higher rate of dairy product consumption.
Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors May Increase Extra-articular RA Risk
Predictors for developing ExRA included older age, longer duration of RA, male sex, and positive rheumatoid factor at baseline.
Impoved Pain Relief After Total Knee Arthroplasty With SNB Plus FNB
SNB and FNB was more effective in pain relief for patients undergoing TKA.
Yoga Equally Effective as PT for Chronic Low Back Pain
In a randomized trial that compared the efficacy of yoga, physical therapy, and education for patients with chronic low back pain, yoga was deemed noninferior to PT.
Simplified Combination Tx for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Safe, Effective
COBRA is a combination therapy regimen for RA that has been shown to be safe and effective in the early stages of RA for improving short- and long-term outcomes.
Disease Activity Evident on Foot MRI During Clinical Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Our results demonstrate that a significant portion of patients classified as in clinical remission by DAS28 present some imaging findings suggesting disease activity in their clinical dominant foot
Early Predictors of Poor Long-Term Treatment Response in Spondyloarthritis
Determining which patients are unlikely to respond to therapy early on may help reduce unnecessary treatment and contain costs.
