Spondyloarthritis

Xipere Under FDA Review for Macular Edema Associated With Uveitis

Clearside Biomedical announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for Xipere (triamcinolone acetonide ophthalmic suspension) for Suprachoroidal Injection for the treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis.

Yutiq Now Available for Chronic Noninfectious Posterior Segment Uveitis

It is designed to release fluocinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid, at an initial rate of 0.25mcg/day.

Immunogenicity of Golimumab Validated Using Novel Anti-Drug Antibody Detection Assay

Antidrug antibody incidence was higher using drug-tolerant vs original enzyme immunoassays in patients treated with golimumab.

CRP Levels May Predict Treatment Response in Ankylosing Spondylitis

C-reactive protein levels may be an effective predictive measure to assess treatment response in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Filgotinib Safe, Effective for Treatment of Active Ankylosing Spondylitis

The TORTUGA trial investigated the efficacy and safety of filgotinib for the treatment of patients with active ankylosing spondylitis.

Low Incidence of Vertebral Fractures Observed in Early Spondyloarthritis

The incidence of vertebral fracture in SpA was lower than that reported in previous studies.

Red Cell Distribution Width Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Spondyloarthritis

CVD risk factors were associated with red blood cell distribution and albumin and red blood cell distribution was also associated with age, albumin, hemoglobin, race, HLAB27 status, CRP, and statin treatment.

Workplace, Clinical Factors Linked to Employment Outcomes in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Data identified both clinical and employment factors that may predict poor work outcomes in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.

Spinal Radiographic Progression May Be Observed Early in Disease Course for axSpA

Higher radiographic progression was associated with increased inflammation and damage in early axial spondyloarthritis.

Gender-Specific Approaches Not Warranted for Early Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis

Results do not suggest that separate diagnostic strategies for men and women are required.