ankylosing spondylitis

Upadacitinib Safety Outcomes Over 15000 Patient-Years

Patrick DalyPsoriatic Arthritis | April 10, 2023

Researchers, led by Gerd R Burmester, conducted a clinical trial to evaluate the long-term safety outcomes of ...

Rheum Round-up: Interview With Richard Furie, MD; Orthopedics’ Diversity Problem, and Much More

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | November 20, 2020

Interview: Richard Furie, MD, Talks About Anifrolumab Treatment in Patients with SLE ...

Healthcare Visits, DMARD Treatment Both Interrupted for Autoimmune Rheumatic Patients During COVID-19

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatoid Arthritis | April 7, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted virtually all areas of health care, whether it be access to medication, conversions to ...

Rheum Round-up: Sexual Harassment in Orthopedics, RA Drug Analysis, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | October 2, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the rheumatology section. In this edition, read about the ...

Secukinumab Does Not Increase Risk of TB Reactivation in Rheumatic Disease Patients

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioInfectious Disease | April 12, 2023

Human IgG1κ monoclonal antibody secukinumab used to treat patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), psoriasis (PsO), and ...

Self-Harm Risk Greater Among Patients with These Rheumatic Diseases

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | July 2, 2020

A recent study explored the risk of self-harm among patients with different rheumatic diseases. Patients with rheumatoid ...

Rheum Round-up: TJA Outcomes in RA Patients, Quitting Smoking Helps AS Patients, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatoid Arthritis | April 7, 2023

Here are the top stories covered by DocWire News this week in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about ...

Quitting Smoking Improves Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | October 21, 2019

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) could benefit from smoking cessation, according to a study. ...

NSAIDs May Increase Hypertension Risk in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioHypertension | May 2, 2023

Continuous use of nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may ...

Taltz vs. Cosentyx: How Do These Rheumatic Drugs Compare?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | August 29, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indication of Eli Lilly and Company’s Taltz (ixekizumab) ...

Many Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Face Diagnosis Challenges

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | May 17, 2019

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients frequently encounter delayed diagnoses as well as misdiagnoses, researchers ...

Second Etanercept Biosimilar, ETICOVO, Wins FDA Approval

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | September 11, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a second biosimilar for etanercept (ENBREL, Amgen). ...

Rheumatology Week in Review: Drug Price Comparisons, Fast Facts on Ankylosing Spondylitis, New Psoriasis Treatment

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | April 25, 2023

Here are the top stories covered by DocWire News this week in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, learn about a ...

How Does Anti-TNF Withdrawal Affect Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | April 25, 2023

A recent study evaluated outcomes for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in clinical remission being treated with ...

Imagine Dragons Dan Reynolds Discusses Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis—Five Fast Facts About AS

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | April 19, 2019

The lead singer of award-winning band Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, previously announced his long battle with ...

Certolizumab Pegol Shows Positive Results for Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Rob DillardRheumatology | March 12, 2019

The use of certolizumab pegol was proven effective in the treatment of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis ...

Ankylosing Spondylitis Reduces Health-related Quality of Life

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | January 4, 2019

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may have a poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL), a new study has ...

Study: Low Sudden Death Rate for Asymptomatic AS Patients Treated at Heart Valve Clinics, But AVR Does Not Improve Mortality for Severe AS

DocWire News EditorsCardiology | April 23, 2023

Patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) face decreased odds of sudden death when followed up at heart valve ...

Diclofenac Under Fire for Cardiovascular Risk

DocWire News EditorsOsteoarthritis | September 11, 2023

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild-to-moderate pain. It can also be taken ...