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Secukinumab vs Adalimumab More Effective for Skin Symptoms in PsA
Similar percentages of patients with PsA receiving secukinumab vs adalimumab achieved an ACR20 response at 12 weeks.
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Calcium Levels Decrease Less With Each Subsequent Denosumab Dose in Advanced CKD
Calcium levels decreased less with each subsequent denosumab dose among individuals with osteoporosis and advanced chronic kidney disease.
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CKD Risk Higher for Patients With Hyperglycemic Crisis at Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
Patients with hyperglycemic crisis at type 2 diabetes diagnosis should be closely monitored for acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is higher for ...
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Health Literacy-Informed Digital Intervention Reduces Obesity at Age 2 Years
A health literacy-informed digital intervention reduces the incidence of obesity at 24 months of age. HealthDay News — A health literacy-informed digital intervention reduces the incidence of obesity ...
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Racial, Ethnic Differences Seen in Cleft Lip Surgery Repair
Racial and ethnic differences are seen with primary cleft lip surgery repair. HealthDay News — Racial and ethnic differences are seen with primary cleft lip surgery repair, according to a study ...
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Expanding Access to Obesity Medications Could Avert 42,000 Deaths/Year
Expanding access to obesity medications such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dual gastric inhibitory polypeptide and GLP-1 receptor agonists could avert 42,000 deaths annually ...
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Body Weight Associated With Initial Response to Subcutaneous Tocilizumab in RA
No significant relationship was identified between body weight and the persistence of either intravenous or subcutaneous tocilizumab among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Body weight may influence ...
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High Resting Heart Rate Tied to Increased Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Elevated baseline resting heart rate (RHR) is associated with an increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in Black adults. HealthDay News — Elevated baseline resting heart rate (RHR) is ...
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JAK Inhibitors Show Superior Pain Reduction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, JAK inhibitors were slightly more effective for reducing pain at 3 and 12 months when compared with TNF inhibitors.
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Emrosi Approved to Treat Inflammatory Lesions of Rosacea
The FDA approved Emrosi (minocycline hydrochloride extended-release capsules) for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of ...
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Exploring the Link Between Menopause and Rheumatic Disease
Rheumatology Advisor interviewed Fiona Watt, PhD, to discuss the relationship between menopause and rheumatic disease.
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Methotrexate May Help Prevent RA Development Among High-Risk Patients
A 1-year course of methotrexate may help prevent the development of ACPA-negative RA among patients with clinically suspect arthralgia at high-risk for the disease.