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Longitudinal TNF Levels Mainly Stable With Adalimumab in RA

posted February 1st
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, longitudinal tumor necrosis factor (TNF) concentrations are mainly stable during adalimumab treatment, although early low TNF is strongly linked to nonresponse to treatment, according to a study published in the Jan. 30 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Pharmacist-Led Phone Follow-Up May Cut Readmission Rates

posted February 1st
by modernClinician Editorial Team

A pharmacist-led, postdischarge structured telephone follow-up intervention can reduce 30-day and 90-day readmission rates for polypharmacy patients, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Methotrexate Well Tolerated, Effective for Psoriasis in Chinese

posted January 31st
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Methotrexate is well tolerated and effective for psoriasis in a Chinese population and is more effective for those without psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Dermatology.

Evidence Lacking for Benefit of Surgery for Vertebral Fractures

posted January 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Surgical procedures do not appear to provide significant benefit for patients with vertebral fractures, according to a second American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Task Force report published in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.