Rheumatology
Conference Coverage
Investigational uricase-based gout drug meets primary endpoints in phase 3 trials
Two phase 3 trials of the once-monthly SEL-212 in refractory gout achieved and maintained serum uric acid < 6 mg/dL for ≥ 80% of the final...
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URAT1 inhibitor shows ‘substantial’ uric acid reduction in phase 2 gout trial
The investigational drug, AR882, reduced serum uric acid to levels seen in people without hyperuricemia and gout.
News
Cutaneous vasculitis curtails quality of life
Survey respondents described a generally poor health-related quality of life that was detailed as more severe with a skin-specific instrument than...
News
Colchicine’s 2010 price spike had major impact on gout care
Colchicine prescriptions dropped sharply and patient visits for gout-related symptoms increased significantly after a 2010 U.S. Food and Drug...
Conference Coverage
Long-COVID rate may be higher with rheumatic diseases
The results highlight the need for close monitoring and optimized multidisciplinary care for long-term adverse events after COVID-19 in patients...
Conference Coverage
Meta-analysis examines cancer risk concern for JAK inhibitors
Although no increased cancer risk was seen vs. methotrexate or placebo, Janus kinase inhibitors were associated with a higher cancer risk than...
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Metformin linked to reduced osteoarthritis risk
Though the findings were in observational studies, one of which did not reach significance, the results line up with the findings of other...
News
Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves new formulation of Hyrimoz adalimumab biosimilar
The agency approved a higher-concentration formulation of Hyrimoz for its previous indications, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
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Holy smoke: Air pollution link to bone damage confirmed
‘The scientific literature ... is clearly pointing toward a negative effect of chronic pollution exposure on bone health,’ says expert. New study...