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Dental Health and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Research Update
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Vaccinations in RA: Stay Healthy!
Vaccinations are a critical component of RA clinical management, and their importance in preventing infection cannot be stressed enough. The majority of patients with RA are on immunosuppressive treatment, and a data driven approach to vaccinations in this high-risk population is essential.
FDA Approves Tocilizumab for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Swefot Trial Suggests Adding TNF Inhibitor Better than Triple Therapy in RA Patients who do not Rapidly Respond to Methotrexate
Initial combination therapy has been shown to be superior to step-up combination therapy in groups of RA patients; however, these findings are difficult to reconcile with the observation that many RA patients will have complete remission of disease on methotrexate alone. Practice patterns tend to emphasize initial treatment with methotrexate monotherapy, followed by the addition of other agents in combination for those with inadequate responses.
Arthritis News: Golimumab Receives FDA Approval
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New Onset Psoriasis may be Increased in TNF Inhibitor User
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