Rheumatology Network's Top 5: September 10, 2021
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Rheumatology Network's highlights from the week ending September 10, 2021.
Catch Me If I Fall: Preventing Fear of Falling in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Most patients share a fear of falling or psychological distress that can exacerbate physical limitations. In fact, more than half of RA patients report significant fear of falling.
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Philip Conaghan, MBBS, PhD: Efficacy of Tanezumab in Patients With Osteoarthritis
Philip Conaghan, MBBS, PhD, discusses his presentation entitled, “Meaningful Improvements in WOMAC Pain and Physical Function in 3 Phase 3 Trials of Tanezumab in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Osteoarthritis: A Responder Analysis.”
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Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Etanercept and Biosimilars in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Disease activity, safety, and the occurrence of adverse events were similar in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis receiving either etanercept or the biosimilars Benepali and Erelzi.
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High Treatment Adherence in Patients With Rheumatic Disease During COVID-19
The survey found that 22.3% (n = 62) patients reduced or interrupted treatment and only 3.9% (n = 11) patients stopped treatment entirely. The duration of disease (p = 0.023) and disease activity (p = 0.001) were significant contributing factors in the decision to discontinue treatment.
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Rheumatology Network Spotlight: COVID-19
Catch up on Rheumatology Network's most recent highlights in COVID-19 news.
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