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Baricitinib Dose Reduction Maintains Disease Control in Rheumatoid Arthritis

April 2025

New long-term study data suggest that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who achieve sustained disease control on baricitinib 4 mg may successfully taper to 2 mg, with the majority maintaining low disease activity or recapturing control if needed.

Baricitinib Dose Reduction Maintains Disease Control in Rheumatoid Arthritis

New long-term study data suggest that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who achieve sustained disease control on baricitinib 4 mg may successfully taper to 2 mg, with the majority maintaining low disease activity or recapturing control if needed.

Social Isolation Worsens Osteoarthritis Risk in Patients With Asthma

Asthma may raise the risk of developing osteoarthritis, with socially isolated or lonely individuals facing even greater susceptibility, according to a new large-scale cohort study.

Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Need Boosters to Prevent COVID-19 Hospitalisation

A new study shows that even during the Omicron era, patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases face significant risks of hospitalisation due to COVID-19, particularly if unvaccinated or on immunosuppressive therapies.

New AI Tool May Reveal Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk in Infancy

Researchers introduce a new Genetic Progression Score (GPS) that enhances prediction of autoimmune disease progression by integrating biobank and case-control genetic data.

Biomarkers Forecast Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

KL-6 and hSP-D levels at baseline, and changes in KL-6 over time, are strongly associated with progression of RA-associated interstitial lung disease, according to a Korean prospective cohort study.

Patient Perceptions Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis Delays

A Danish study finds that symptom interpretation and beliefs about treatment impact how quickly patients with early rheumatoid arthritis seek medical help.

Sex Influences Disease Burden in Rheumatoid Arthritis

New research from the tREACH cohort reveals that female patients with rheumatoid arthritis experience higher disease activity and functional limitations compared to males, even under treat-to-target care.

Prednisolone Initiation Before Specialist Visit Complicates Polymyalgia Rheumatica Diagnosis

Initiating steroid treatment before specialist evaluation may obscure the clinical signs of polymyalgia rheumatica, reducing diagnostic accuracy.

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