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American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2017 Annual Meeting
November 03 - 08, 2017; San Diego, CA
November 03 - 08, 2017San Diego, CA
ACRStop Methotrexate in RA Patients for 2 Weeks After Flu ShotA temporary suspension of methotrexate boosts the immune response to flu vaccination with no increase in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity, a randomized clinical trial shows.
Medscape Medical News, November 5, 2017
Meeting Highlights At A Glance
Top News From ACR 2017: SlideshowA highly anticipated trial probing the benefit of stopping methotrexate for 2 weeks after flu vaccination to boost immune
response in RA patients is among the meeting highlights.
PRECISION: Differences Emerge Between RA and OA PatientsPatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) respond differently to NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors, according
to a subanalysis of data from the PRECISION trial.
Medscape Medical News, Nov 16, 2016
Genetic Signatures Predict Response to Treatment for RAThe identification of three genetic signatures that predict how patients with rheumatoid arthritis will respond to therapy
holds promise for personalized medicine, but replication studies are needed.
Medscape Medical News, Nov 17, 2016
New Guidelines Focus on Postop Infection, Not FlaresThe guidelines address the use of antirheumatic medication for patients with inflammatory arthritis who undergo total hip
or knee arthroplasty, but some experts say risk for infection is not an issue.