Rheumatology Network's Top 5: May 14, 2022

Healthy Lifestyle Modifications May Lower Risk of Genetically Induced Gout

While genetics are linked to gout diagnosis and lifestyle factors are related to risk, the association between healthy choices and risk mitigation remained unclear.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: RA and Cardiovascular Risk

Rheumatoid arthritis is known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but how much do you know about the association? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

From Living BLISSfully to BEATing Lupus: Future Considerations for Biologic Therapy in SLE

After years of frustration and failure, trials of targeted biologic therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus are beginning to show success. New drugs, including anifrolumab (Saphnelo) and belimumab (Benlysta), are paving the way for an exciting new era. However, this raises new questions as to how these novel therapeutics will be incorporated into future clinical practice.

Long-term Data Suggests Deucravacitinib Safe, Effective for Treating Plaque Psoriasis

Data from the POETYK PSO long-term extension (LTE) trial showed deucravacitinib was clinically effective and safe for treating adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Ustekinumab, TNFi Show Similar Persistence at 1 Year in Real-World PsA Study

One-year results from the PsABio study provide evidence on factors that may impact treatment selection and decisions in clinical practice.