A post hoc analysis of 2 phase 3 randomized clinical trials (PIONEER I and II) of adalimumab vs Placebo in patients with active Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) demonstrated more severe HS that was associated with elevated CRP had a higher BMI. Adalimumab was equally effective in patients
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BMS released new five-year results from the POETYK PSO long-term extension (LTE) trial of deucravacitinib in treating patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The data was presented by Dr. Marc Lebwohl at the Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference in Hawaii
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Dr. Jack Cush reviews highlights from RheumNow Live 2025 held in Dallas, TX on Feb. 8-9, 2025.
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The always compelling Dr. Alexis Ogdie explored whether aggressive treatment of psoriasis can prevent psoriatic arthritis in an excellent Saturday morning session at RheumNow Live 2025.
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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, regulatory and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.
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A retrospective study of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) patients finds an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) on par with systemic lupus patients.
An IBM MarketScan Commercial Claims data analysis from 2018 to 2020 included
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com; and pays homage to colleagues who passed away in 2024.
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A UK retrospective matched open cohort study shows that children who suffered frmo abuse, neglect or domestic abuse carry a significantly increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis in later life.
Researchers used Dexter software and over 16 million
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Lancet reports that the use of dazukibart, a selective monoclonal antibody against interferon B (IFNβ), was clinically effective in reducing disease activity in adults with active dermatomyositis (DM).
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Dr. Jack Cush brings in the new year with a review of the latest from RheumNow.com
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The antiviral drug valaciclovir (Valtrex), given prophylactically, kept patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) under treatment with anifrolumab (Saphnelo) from having herpes zoster attacks, researchers said, offering a potential alternative to zoster vaccination.
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Bristol Myers Squibb announced recently the results from POETYK PsA-1 and POETYK PsA-2, Phase 3 trials pivotal trials of deucravacitinib (DEUC) in adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Both trials met their primary endpoint, demonstrating ACR20 efficacy after 16 weeks of treatment with DEUC
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The British Society for Rheumatology has updated its 2015 guidelines for the management of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) based on published evidence, systematic literature review and expert opinion.
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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com.
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With their publication in June 2022 (1), the 3rd iteration of the Group for Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) Treatment recommendations for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) may have set a record or sorts.
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