Presence of two or more of these criteria has a sensitivity and specificity of more than 70 percent, the authors say
Predictors Explored for Response to UVB Phototherapy in Psoriasis
Higher body mass index and positive smoking status predict poorer phototherapy response
USPSTF Presents New Approach to Sex, Gender in Recommendations
Task force will use inclusive approach to identify issues related to sex, gender in guideline development; will use gender-neutral language
Psoriatic Arthritis May Up Risk for Preterm Birth, C-Section
Risk for preterm birth increased with antirheumatic treatment for psoriatic arthritis — particularly biologics — during pregnancy
More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Have Postacute Sequelae
Most common sequelae include functional mobility impairments, pulmonary abnormalities, and mental health disorders
FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar for Inflammatory Diseases
Cyltezo is first interchangeable monoclonal antibody for RA, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic plaque psoriasis
Biologic Therapies Available for Pediatric Patients With Asthma
Pediatricians should refer patients to a pediatric subspecialist to identify candidates for biologic therapy and select the appropriate medication
U.S. Spending Up for Cancer Drugs Lacking Evidence of Survival Benefit
From 2017 to 2019, Medicare spending on 10 accelerated approval drugs with lack of overall survival benefit increased to $569 million
Inbox Time Linked to Reduced Odds of Physician Turnover
And increase in mean total messages received per day seen for physicians during March 2020 to June 2021
Former FDA Chief Robert Califf a Contender to Head Agency Again
FDA has not had a permanent head for more than eight months, is being overseen by Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock