In a nutshell This study investigated if switching from adalimumab (Humira) to baricitinib (Olumiant) improves rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. They found that baricitinib (BAR) improved clinical outcomes in these patients. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition. It is caused by inflammation that leads to painful...
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Asthma in rheumatoid arthritis – is there an increased risk?
In a nutshell This study investigated if the risk of asthma is greater in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The authors found that RA was linked to an increased risk of asthma. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known as an auto-immune disease. This is because the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the joints....
Read MoreMuscle function in rheumatoid arthritis – does resistance training improve functionality in women?
In a nutshell This study investigated low load resistance training (LRT) to improve muscle function in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that LRT improved muscle strength and function. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition. It is caused by painful inflammation in the joints. It can also lead to...
Read MoreNamilumab – a safe and effective treatment for poor-responder patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
In a nutshell This study investigated if namilumab is an effective treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a poor response to other therapies. They found that namilumab improved RA symptoms and was well tolerated. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition caused by inflammation. This leads to painful...
Read MoreTreatment of eye disease in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis – a guideline.
In a nutshell This study reviewed the treatment of uveitis (a form of eye wall inflammation) in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Some background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a condition caused by inflammation. It affects children and leads to painful swelling in the joints. Children with JIA may also develop uveitis....
Read MoreDoes denosumab reduce joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of denosumab (Prolia) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that this treatment reduces joint damage and improves bone mineral density in these patients. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition. Inflammation leads to painful swelling in the joints and joint...
Read MoreLong-term safety of tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term safety of tofacitinib (Xelijanz) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that this treatment was effective and well tolerated by patients with RA. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is caused by inflammation. It is an auto-immune disease. This means the body’s immune cells...
Read MoreSarilumab – a comparative review of the safety and effectiveness
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of sarilumab (Kevzara) compared to other drugs in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that sarilumab is similarly or more effective than other RA drugs. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition. RA is caused by inflammation. Treating RA...
Read MoreLow white blood cells and tocilizumab: is there an increased infection risk in juvenile arthritis?
In a nutshell This study investigated if neutropenia (NP; a low number of white blood cells that fight off infections) increases the risk of infection in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) taking tocilizumab (Actemra). They found that NP during tocilizumab treatment did not increase the risk of infections in these...
Read MoreSarilumab in rheumatoid arthritis – an update on safety and effectiveness
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of sarilumab (Kevzara) added to methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that sarilumab was clinically effective and well-tolerated. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition. It is caused by an excess of inflammation in the joints....
Read MoreDoes rheumatoid arthritis disease activity improve during pregnancy?
In a nutshell This study investigated if pregnancy affects rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. They found that disease activity improved during pregnancy. Some background RA is categorized as an auto-immune disease. These develop when the body’s immune system starts attacking healthy tissue. During pregnancy, the woman’s...
Read MoreSarilumab for rheumatoid arthritis: what is the patient impact?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of sarilumab (Kevzara) on the treatment of rheumatoid (RA). They found that sarilumab had a greater impact on patients’ lives compared to other treatments. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition. Treatment involves taking medication to reduce inflammation....
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