Rheumatology Network's Top 5: May 21, 2021
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Rheumatology Network's highlights from the week ending May 21, 2021.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: General Vaccination and RA
While COVID-19 vaccinations have been prominently featured in the news, other vaccinations are also important. How much do you know about use of general vaccinations for for patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
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Patient-Defined Remission of Psoriatic Arthritis is Complex
Investigators utilized study data to further investigate the concept of patient-defined remission and identify which factors were associated with patient-defined remission or low disease activity.
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Patient Support Programs Reduce Opioid Use in Patients With Autoimmune Conditions
A combination of adalimumab (ADA) treatment and patient support programs (PSPs) may reduce opioid use and increase medication adherence.
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Combination Methotrexate and Pegloticase Therapy Proven More Effective Than Monotherapy in Patients With Gout
Patients with gout maintained therapeutic response at 6 months when treated with a combination of methotrexate (MTX) and pegloticase, as opposed to pegloticase therapy alone.
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Contraception Counseling is Lacking Among Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
An observational study indicated that the majority of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were of childbearing age were not currently using contraception and were not counseled on contraception practices by their physician.
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