Spondyloarthritis

Pain and Fatigue in PsA Linked to Reduced Quality of Life, Physical Function, and Work Productivity

Researchers evaluated the frequency and severity of pain and fatigue in patients with psoriatic arthritis receiving tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.

Adalimumab Biosimilar Gets FDA Approval for Rheumatic Diseases

The FDA has approved Hulio® (adalimumab-fkjp; Mylan), a biosimilar to Humira® (adalimumab; AbbVie).

Enthesitis Associated With Worse Disease Activity and Quality of Life in Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers assessed the effect of clinical enthesitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Novel Score May Be a Reliable Tool for the Identification of Dactylitis in Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers assessed the reliability of a novel score to identify the characteristic lesions of dactylitis in psoriatic arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis Increase Acute Mental Health Service Use

Researchers evaluated the use of acute mental health services after a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.

Increased Risk for Inflammatory Arthritis in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Researchers assessed risk for inflammatory arthritis in patients with newly diagnosed hidradenitis suppurativa.

Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis Associated With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Gastrointestinal Illnesses

Researchers evaluated the association of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal illnesses.

Secukinumab Approved for Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

The FDA has approved Cosentyx® for the treatment of adults with active nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) with objective signs of inflammation.

Ixekizumab Approved for the Treament of Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

The FDA has approved Taltz for the treatment of active nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis in patients with objective signs of inflammation.

Steroid Injections Improve Pain and Functionality Measures in Hand Psoriatic Dactylitis

Researchers assessed the effectiveness of steroid injections vs systemic treatment on dactylitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis.