Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Maternal RA May Be Linked to Childhood Epilepsy in Offspring
Paternal rheumatoid arthritis not associated with epilepsy in offspring
American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 12-16
The 80th Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held from Nov....
ACR: First-Line Rituximab May Improve Survival in RA-ILD
For RA patients with interstitial lung disease, rituximab linked to improved survival versus TNFi
ACR: Demand Exceeds Supply for Rheumatologists
By 2030, excess demand expected to be 138 percent more than supply, versus 36 percent currently
RA Disease Activity Score Most Influential in Patient Reports
Health-related QoL, functional disability scores worse for older patients, and females versus males
Dental Bacteria Generally Not Tied to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Only two of nineteen periodontal antibodies associated with rheumatoid factor
Non-TNF Biologic Beats Second Anti-TNF in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with insufficient response to first anti-TNF drug
FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Ease RA Symptoms
Treatment appears to work for patients who aren't responding to drugs
Triple Therapy Rarely Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Factors tied to intensification to triple tx include age, region, outpatient visits, glucocorticoid use