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Apremilast (Otezla) approved by FDA

Apremilast (Otezla) approved by FDA

Apremilast (Otezla®) received FDA approval on March 21, 2014 for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It is the first oral medication in the U.S. with an approved indication for the treatment of PsA. The recommended dose is 30 mg BID

Certolizumab pegol gains FDA approval for PsA and AS

Certolizumab pegol gains FDA approval for PsA and AS

Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia®) gained FDA approval in September/October 2013 for two new indications, adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection approved by the FDA

OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection approved by the FDA

OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

It is indicated for adults with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis, or children with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who have failed first line therapies. It is also indicated for severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis.

Ustekinumab (Stelara®) receives FDA approval for treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis

Ustekinumab (Stelara®) receives FDA approval for treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis

Ustekinumab (Stelara®) received FDA approval in September 2013 for a new indication of the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), alone or in combination with methotrexate.

Staying Healthy with Arthritis: Body AND Mind

Staying Healthy with Arthritis: Body AND Mind

Depression and anxiety are more common among individuals with arthritis than among the general population. Yet, these mood disorders are still underdiagnosed and undertreated in arthritis patients despite data that depression and anxiety affect important outcomes such as functional ability, pain, and quality of life.

Challenges in Screening for Latent TB in Inflammatory Arthritis

Challenges in Screening for Latent TB in Inflammatory Arthritis

Screening for latent TB in patients with inflammatory arthritis who will be starting TNFα inhibitors is important to prevent complications of TB-reactivation. However, currently there is no ‘gold standard’ for the diagnosis of latent TB.

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