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Filgotinib Maintains RA Efficacy for 3 Years, No New Safety Issues

Looks like FDA blew the call on selective JAK1 inhibitor

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Old-Line Rheum Drugs Lose Luster in JIA

Treatment patterns shift as new products come on board

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Another Stab at Disease-Modifying OA Drug Hits Home in Early Study

Taking a page from HIV medicine

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Study Offers Clues for Avoiding RMD Flares After COVID Vaccination

European registry analysis brings surprises along with the expected

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CHEST Roundup: Diabetes in RA Patients Ups Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease

Plus: nalbuphine for IPF cough and AI for reducing lung allograft discards

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AI Does OK, Not Great, for Finding Inflamed Joints in axSpA

While imperfect relative to human experts, system might still be clinically useful

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What Skin Says About Health

Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between life and death

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Exercise, Education to Relieve Knee OA: Mixed Results in Modeling Study

Only limited value when costs are considered, study suggests

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In Diagnosing Knee Pain, Sometimes More Is More

MRI does occasionally reveal important findings missed on x-ray

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These Kids With JIA Fare Poorly for Methotrexate Adherence

Family, social, and financial stress compromises treatment, study suggests

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JAK Inhibitors Edge Out Anti-TNFs for Pain Relief in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Swedish study looks at neglected issue in RA treatment

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Hitting Psoriatic Arthritis Early With Apremilast Helps Some Patients, Trial Finds

But only a minority achieved minimal disease activity within 16 weeks

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Arthritis Patients More Likely to Stick With Biosimilars

Spanish registry data show longer time without discontinuing; reasons unclear, however

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Novel Drug Works Near-Miracle for sJIA Patients With Life-Threatening Complication

Compassionate use produces dramatic results in two patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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Renal Impairment Tracks With Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity

Study highlights another reason to keep RA under control

Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices

Prices slashed by as much as 79%

Methotrexate for Knee Osteoarthritis; Evaluating Squamous Cell Cancers

Also in TTHealthWatch: blood tests for Alzheimer's

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Study: Hand OA May Affect Tendons Too

But clinical importance remains uncertain

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Economic, Personal Burden of RA: Maybe Not So Bad?

Survey data show increased healthcare costs, functional impairment, but not as much as expected

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Medicare Lags, Medicaid Leads for Biosimilar Uptake

Infliximab copycat usage varies widely with payer type

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Make the Diagnosis: There are Lots of Clues, but Can You Make the Diagnosis?

A 68-year-old man presented to the doctor with complaints of right shoulder pain, joint stiffness, and decreased range of motion that developed over the last 2 months. Can you diagnose the patient?

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Osteoarthritis Diagnosis Portends Sickly Later Life

20-year study portrays OA as risk factor for multiple comorbidity

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Wait, Maybe Periodontal Disease Doesn't Promote Rheumatoid Arthritis (or Vice Versa)

Danish study suggests surprising explanation for association

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Really, Soup Might Help in Osteoarthritis?

Not just any soup. And no chicken needed.

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Use This Common Cardiac Test in RA Patients, Study Suggests

Identifies heart risks not captured by conventional risk factors

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Izokibep Marches on for Psoriatic Arthritis

Early phase III data cement case for novel IL-17A inhibitor

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OA Patients Get Long-Term Benefit From Lifestyle Improvements

Improvement in pain and function lasted well after formal program ended

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Is 'Difficult-to-Treat' RA a Lost Cause?

The name says it all, but progress appears to be coming

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Humira Clobbers Biosimilars in Battle for Part D Coverage

Pricing, payer policies keep market leader on top

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JAK or TNF Inhibitor as First Targeted Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Pragmatic head-to-head study finds a winner, with caveats

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In RA, Poorly Controlled Pain Portends Even More Serious Problems

Australian study documents risks for life-threatening complications

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Krill Oil Fails in New Osteoarthritis Trial

Now the question is how to reconcile this study with others finding a benefit

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One-Year Data Back Upadacitinib for Clinical Spondyloarthritis

Adds to 14-week results that powered FDA approval for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

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Stem Cell Injections in Mexico Led to Drug-Resistant Infections

Three patients acquired Mycobacterium abscessus infections after medical travel

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Retinopathy With Long-Term HCQ Use: Large Study IDs Risk Factors

Hint: it's not just the cumulative dose

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Missing Teeth and Joint Pain? RA May Be Imminent

You may not even have to ask if patient has had periodontal disease

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Study: Skinny-Leg Runners Face Higher Rates of Knee Arthritis

Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled

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Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

And patients can administer it themselves

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Here's a Good Exercise Option for Hip OA

Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training

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Study: Treat-to-Target Success in Early RA Is Durable

Good outcomes generally maintained for up to two decades

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