RWCS 2016 - Updates in AS, PsA and Lupus
Update on Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis
News
Smoking and Age Linked to Development of Inflammatory Arthritis
A prospective cohort of RA first-degree relatives were prospectively studied for genetic and environmental factors (smoking, body mass index, education, and parity) and RA-related autoantibodies that may influence future development of inflammatory joint symptoms over a 2 year 
Prescribers More Likely to Escalate to Biologics than Triple DMARD Therapy
The paradigm for DMARD use in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) begins with DMARD monotherapy and then escalates to combination therapy with either DMARDs or a combination of conventional DMARD plus a biologic DMARD (bDMARD).
RWCS 2016 – OA/OP, Gout, Sarcoid & JIA Reviewed
Recent Developments in Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis and Gout
Relapse Common in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Overall survival and survival free of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have both improved significantly over time in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), but the risk of relapse has not.
RWCS 2016 – Rheumatoid Review, Psoriatic Arthritis and Medical Marijuana
The Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposia launched its 9th annual conference yesterday in Maui. Highlights of this meeting will be covered by RheumNow from Wednesday 2/10 till Saturday 2/13.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Year in Review
What To Do After Teriparatide?
Once the clock runs out on teriparatide (TPTD or Forteo), what is the next best option?
Rheumatoid Modern Management is Better but More Costly
The mantra of rheumatologists worldwide is to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) earlier and more aggressively. While referral of early RA patients has improved, there is little data demonstrating that more aggressive treatment works or is cost effective.
FDA Advisory Arthritis Committee Votes to Approve the CT-P13 (infliximab) Biosimilar
On Tuesday February 9th Celltrion presented its biosimilar developmental data to the FDA as they sought approval for their CT-P13 (called Inflectra), a biosimilar of infliximab (Remicade).
FDA Reviews Celltrion's Remicade Biosimilar Today
The arthritis advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is scheduled to meet today, February 9th to review the efficacy and safety of Celltrion's biosimilar form of infliximab (Remicade) that is currently marketed in other countries.
Parenteral Methotrexate Intolerance is High in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is commonly managed with methotrexate (MTX), with many pediatric rheumatologists preferring to use parenteral MTX for compliance and absorption reasons.
Racial Disparity in Cardiovascular Risks with Connective Tissue Disorders
Cardiovascular events account for significant morbidity and mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other connnective tissue disorders (CTD). Investigators analyzed health records from a large U.S.
