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Adalimumab concentrations negatively linked to inflammatory markers in RA

Adalimumab concentrations negatively linked to inflammatory markers in RA

08 Mar 2024

A negative association exists between adalimumab (ADA) concentrations and markers of inflammatory disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including interleukin 6 (IL-6), reveals a study. Notably, ADA concentrations from 5 to 7 mg/L over the dose interval seem to contribute to better disease control.

08 Mar 2024
Pulse vs nonpulse corticosteroid: Which is better against IPF?

Pulse vs nonpulse corticosteroid: Which is better against IPF?

07 Mar 2024

Patients with acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) who received a pulse dose of corticosteroids do not appear to have longer survival than those who received conventional nonpulse dose of corticosteroids, results of a study have shown.

07 Mar 2024
High CRP level tied to earlier death in ILD

High CRP level tied to earlier death in ILD

07 Mar 2024 byStephen Padilla

Increased levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) may contribute to shorter survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (fHP), rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), or systemic sclerosis (SSc)-associated ILD at 5 years.

07 Mar 2024