Lupus & Connective Tissue Diseases
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Infliximab vs Adalimumab: Which Is Best for Behçet Syndrome?
Both infliximab and adalimumab were found to be effective in achieving remission and enhancing quality of life while having a high level of...
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Novel Treatment Promising for Cutaneous Lupus in Phase 2 Trial
Iberdomide is a cereblon modulator, which results in degradation of two transcription factors of immune cell development and homeostasis...
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What’s the Evidence Behind Popular Supplements in Rheumatology? Experts Weigh in
Many people with rheumatologic diseases try supplements for symptom relief. Here’s what you need to know about some common picks.
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No Benefit to High-Dose IV Vs Oral Steroids in Giant Cell Arteritis
Intravenous methylprednisolone is not significantly beneficial vs oral glucocorticoids in improving visual acuity or survival in patients with...
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Cannabis Often Used as a Substitute for Traditional Medications
A recent cross-sectional survey showed that a considerable number of patients with rheumatic diseases switched to medical cannabis for better...
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Rheumatology: A Promising Outlook But Many Barriers to Overcome
Tracking patient response to DMARD therapy has the potential to improve remission, but multiple barriers must be overcome before it’s widely...
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Small Bowel Dysmotility Brings Challenges to Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Patients with abnormal small bowel transit in systemic sclerosis were more likely to be men and have severe cardiac involvement, higher mortality...
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Group Aims to Better Define ‘Extraordinarily Heterogeneous’ Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
There is controversy over the diagnostic criteria, with one proposed definition placing it at the center of many other co-occurring complex,...
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Avoid Too Low or High Vitamin D Levels for Best Pregnancy Outcomes in Lupus
Monitoring and supplementing maternal 25(OH) vitamin D levels in patients with lupus within the 40-59 ng/mL range is crucial while preventing...
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Frailty, Not Just Advanced Age, Affects ANCA Vasculitis Outcomes
Frailty emerged as an independent risk factor for severe infection and end-stage renal disease or death across different age groups in older...
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Dermatomyositis Cancer Screening Guidelines Get Real-World Validation
Most of the cancers were detected using standard age- and sex-based cancer screenings, suggesting the potential for overscreening in this...