Meeting Coverage

ACR

American College of Rheumatology

Bone Drug Reverses Damage in Hand Osteoarthritis

Provocative findings with denosumab, but don't reach for the prescription pad just yet

ACR over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Latest ACR Meetings

Checkpoint Stimulator Passes Mid-Stage Test in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Novel approach to normalizing immune activity

November 14, 2022
For Better COVID Vax Response in Rheumatology Patients, Hold the MMF Longer

Small study suggests at least a 10-day holiday

November 14, 2022
Another Adalimumab Biosimilar Seems Set for Interchangeability

Trial data pave way for FDA approval

November 14, 2022
Safer Alternative to Cyclophosphamide at Hand for ILD?

Drug targeting B cells as effective as broad-spectrum immunosuppressant in lung disease

November 14, 2022
Novel BTK Inhibitor Looks Good for Sjogren's Syndrome

Phase II data show good efficacy by objective measures, even with strong placebo effect

November 13, 2022
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Novel Biologic Shows Promise for Replacing Steroids

Small trial demonstrates big cut in steroid-linked adverse effects

November 13, 2022
Twelve-Month Data Back Pegloticase-Methotrexate Gout Combo

More support for add-on methotrexate to maintain protein drug's efficacy

November 13, 2022
Want a Few Weeks of Knee Pain Relief? Try This

Local nerve block proves mettle in randomized trial, though benefit didn't last long

November 12, 2022
For Systemic JIA, Start Biologics Early

Observational study shows excellent efficacy in systemic pediatric arthritis

November 10, 2021
Secukinumab: An Up-and-Coming Option in Giant Cell Arteritis?

Phase II trial found sustained remission with steroid-sparing effects

November 10, 2021
Voclosporin Benefits in Nephritis Persist at 30 Months

No new safety signals seen in long-term extension for lupus nephritis

November 9, 2021
Vitamin D and Disease Prevention: Worth Another Look?

Incidence of autoimmune disease decreased by 25-30% with dietary supplements

November 8, 2021
Guselkumab Response Durable in Psoriatic Arthritis

Skin and joint improvements persisted through 2 years of follow-up

November 8, 2021
Early Biologics Better in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

After 2 years, more patients on combo biologic/DMARD regimen had inactive disease

November 8, 2021