Effectiveness of Biologic DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared
Researchers compared the real-world absolute and relative effectiveness in patients with RA of starting any of the available biologic DMARDs.
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Opioid Use Varies by State Among Patients With Osteoarthritis
Researchers observed substantial statewide variation in rates of treatment with long-term opioid therapy in osteoarthritis.
Assessing Retinal Microvascular Perfusion in Systemic Sclerosis
Researchers used optical coherence tomography angiography to measure retinal microvascular blood flow in patients with systemic sclerosis with no clinical signs of retinal involvement.
Contraception Use Evaluated in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis
However, women with PsA were less likely to use any form of contraceptive compared with women with RA.
Anakinra Use Assessed in Hospitalized Patients With Crystal-Associated Arthritis
Investigators examined the efficacy and safety of anakinra in medically complex, hospitalized patients with acute gout and calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis.
Smoking Status Inversely Linked to Primary Sjogren Syndrome
Data show that current smoking status was inversely associated with primary Sjogren syndrome.
Smoking Linked to Adverse Disease Profile in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Smoking was independently associated with an adverse disease profile in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.
Weight Loss May Improve Disease Activity in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis, Obesity
Short-term treatment of weight loss with a very low-energy diet was associated with significant positive effects on disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis and obesity.
Disconnect Observed Between Radiographic Progression, Disease Activity With Adalimumab in PsA
Evidence shows a disconnect between disease activity and radiographic progression in patients with PsA receiving adalimumab.
Treatment Satisfaction Lacking Among Patients With Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Considerable numbers of patients with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are not receiving optimal therapy, according to results of a Scandinavian survey.
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