Greater Joint and Skin Improvement With Ixekizumab vs Adalimumab in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers determined the efficacy and safety of ixekizumab vs adalimumab in bionaive patients with psoriatic arthritis.
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Tocilizumab Reduces Need for Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Pneumonia Trial
Patients treated with tocilizumab were 44% less likely to progress to mechanical ventilation or death compared with placebo.
Diabetes, CVD, and PsA May Be Prevalent in Patients With Palmoplantar Plaque Psoriasis
The relationship of palmoplantar plaque psoriasis and comorbidities known to be associated with generalized plaque psoriasis were examined.
Glucocorticoids Linked to Increased Risk for Hospitalized Infections in Rheumatoid Arthritis
For patients with RA receiving DMARD therapy, continued use of glucocorticoids is associated with an increased risk for hospitalized infections.
CDC Removes New COVID-19 Guidelines Few Days After Posting Them
New CDC website guidelines suggesting that the new coronavirus can be transmitted by tiny droplets over a distance greater than six feet and that indoor ventilation is crucial to prevent its spread were removed from the agency’s website late Monday morning.
Acute Gout Prophylaxis Not Associated With Lower Gout Flare Risk After XOI Therapy
Researchers determined the real-world incidence of acute gout prophylaxis (AGP) while prescribing a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, and described the characteristics of AGP prescribing in reducing gout flares.
Aspirin May Be Considered for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatic Diseases
Study authors reviewed the evidence on the effectiveness of low-dose aspirin in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
FDA to Review Avacopan for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Avacopan is an orally-administered, small molecule designed to selectively block the complement 5a receptor on destructive inflammatory cells such as blood neutrophils.
New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Severe COVID-19
A single infusion of an experimental drug dramatically lowers levels of coronavirus in the bodies of newly infected patients and cuts their chances of hospitalization.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health
History of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently associated with a higher risk for confirmed vertebral fracture.
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