by telrheum | Mar 31, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Psoriatic Arthritis
The article discusses a study on how tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) inhibition, a treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), affects pain processing in the brain, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The study included 6 PsA patients, some new to...
by telrheum | Mar 30, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Systemic Sclerosis
The article reports on a study where three patients with severe diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), a form of autoimmune disease, underwent a treatment involving CD19-targeting CAR-T cells. These cells are a type of therapy that modifies the patient’s T-cells to attack...
by telrheum | Mar 24, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Rheumatic Drugs, Vasculitis
The MAINTANCAVAS study, short for “Maintenance of ANCA Vasculitis Remission by Intermittent Rituximab Dosing,” was a clinical trial aimed at determining the best strategy to maintain remission in patients with ANCA vasculitis who have previously been...
by telrheum | Mar 23, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatic Drugs, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Viral Infections
Paxlovid’s Effectiveness Paxlovid, comprised of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, has been recognized for its effectiveness in treating COVID-19. It works by inhibiting the protease of SARS-CoV-2, preventing the virus from replicating. Studies indicate that it...
by telrheum | Mar 21, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Rheumatic Drugs, Rheumatoid Arthritis
The presentation of RA typically involves symmetric joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, most commonly affecting the hands, wrists, and feet. The stiffness is often worse in the morning or after periods of inactivity, lasting for more than thirty minutes. RA can also...
by telrheum | Mar 18, 2024 | Rheumatic Drugs, Biologic Therapy, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis
Arthritis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of one or more joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. It affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly impact quality of life. There are several types of...
