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To promote broader avail. of biosimilars in EU, EMA has proposed a new path for new biosimilars, omitting comparative clinical trial data, as long as biosimilar shows structural & functional comparability, w/ pharmacokinetic & interaction data (relative to reference product) https://t.co/24aTCuDwdO
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Delays in RA diagnosis can lead to irreversible joint damage. 14-3-3eta complements traditional biomarkers to improve early detection and monitoring. Dr. @WalterMaks outlines its clinical value. Sponosred by Augurex. Learn more: https://t.co/MtLFsRnbrK https://t.co/7n3A6fGCOf
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Bimekizumab-Treated Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis Showed Sustained Improvements in Pain and Fatigue: Up to 2-Year Results from Two Phase 3 Studies Sponsored by UCB https://t.co/mSpsLyKO5h https://t.co/t5gaVOKfqu
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Joint Implant Metals May Be Leaking Patients with metal-containing joint replacements had significantly higher concentrations of cobalt in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) relative to patients without arthroplasties, researchers reported. https://t.co/ubDhWqtTSL https://t.co/GjMnog8mcJ
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1st Line Biologics vs. csDMARDs in Adult Still's Disease A German multicentre, retrospective study assessed the first-line efficacy of biologics and conventional synthetic DMARD therapy in patients with adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) and found biologic agents were https://t.co/EeSuBiYx5Q
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Time to first musculoskeletal (MSK) response with an IL-23i in PsA: Phase 3 post hoc analyses View time to first response in key MSK efficacy outcomes and PROs in PsA patients treated with an IL-23i. Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact. https://t.co/3p4NIu4jHF https://t.co/dtr833kxyb
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Review article shows that in psoriasis pts, adding #MTX to TNFi increases efficacy, but there is limited data on adding MTX to either IL-17 or IL-23. But in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), adding MTX provides no added efficacy compared to biologic monotherapy https://t.co/FiSFIjpsXo https://t.co/ComFg253u9
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Diagnostic delays and Undertreatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

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New research from the University of Bath in the UK reveals delayed diagnosis and undertreatment of psoriatic arthritis often results in irreversible damage to joints.

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NIH Complimentary Medicine overview of Music Therapy - preliminary research suggests that music interventions may be helpful for anxiety, depression, pain control, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, etc https://t.co/UGsfT7lITQ https://t.co/DrJm4JdEuY
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EMA approved a record 28 biosimilars in 2024 for cancer, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, and immune-related diseases like plaque psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease https://t.co/NNzKRalLvF https://t.co/nfX082a7ON
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Systematic review 21 studies showed potential of RTX with IVIg in autoimmune Dz - 10 studies on pemphigus (85 pts) - all Positive outcomes except 1 paraneoplastic pemphigus. Infections (eg, P. jirovecii pneumonia) seen in 3. 11 studies (24 pts) Rx'd neuropathies, CND lupus& https://t.co/l1BZ7sObg2
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Consensus on Bone Turnover Biomarkers in Osteoporosis A new consensus paper, published by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the https://t.co/lq1odNBLdZ
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Consensus Against Interventional Injections for Chronic Spinal Pain BMJ has published a clinical practice guideline resulting from the work of an international, multidisciplinary panel addressing chronic spine pain (≥3 months duration) not associated with cancer or https://t.co/PfXM210PsZ
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Vamorolone, a promising alternative to traditional glucocorticoids for inflammatory diseases. ◦ #Vamorolone is a dissociated steroid compound with reduced side effects. ◦ Unlike conventional #glucocorticoids, vamorolone lacks the hydroxyl or ketone groups and is resistant to https://t.co/yvDWqcbXbn
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Joint Implant Metals May Be Leaking

Patients with metal-containing joint replacements had significantly higher concentrations of cobalt in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) relative to patients without arthroplasties, researchers reported.

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Cancer Survival with TNF Inhibitors Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv https://t.co/MKJKAi0BPV

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Review article shows that in psoriasis pts, adding #MTX to TNFi increases efficacy, but there is limited data on adding MTX to either IL-17 or IL-23. But in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), adding MTX provides no added efficacy compared to biologic monotherapy https://t.co/lNMFZW6XZt https://t.co/RTadfIGZUm
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NIH Complimentary Medicine overview of Music Therapy - preliminary research suggests that music interventions may be helpful for anxiety, depression, pain control, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, etc https://t.co/RP8X8Kf2jV https://t.co/s0bOTEUCPT
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EMA approved a record 28 biosimilars in 2024 for cancer, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, and immune-related diseases like plaque psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease https://t.co/MJLvzjwYHX https://t.co/W5aoKwIPVQ
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