Immunology Archives - Page 8 of 10

The efficacy of certolizumab pegol in rheumatoid arthritis assessed by gray scale and power Doppler ultrasonography: case reports

José Alexandre Mendonça PhD, Guilherme B Damian MD

Article Type

Case Report

Published

13 Feb 2019

This series of case reports demonstrates the
efficacy of certolizumab pegol in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using gray scale
and power Doppler ultrasonography to monitor disease progression.

Severe refractory asthma: current treatment options and ongoing research

Francesco Menzella MD, Francesca Bertolini MSc, PhD, Mirella Biava MSc, Carla Galeone MSc, Chiara Scelfo MD, Marco Caminati MD

Article Type

Review

Published

05 Dec 2018

In this review, the different biological options available for the treatment of severe refractory asthma, their mechanism of action, and the overlapping aspects of their usage in clinical practice are discussed.

Impact of adalimumab on clinical outcomes, healthcare resource utilization, and sick leave in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: an observational study from five Central and Eastern European countries

Daniela Opris-Belinski MD, PhD, Shandor F Erdes MD, PhD, Simeon Grazio MD, PhD, Ladislav Šenolt MD, PhD, Maja Hojnik MD, PhD, Orsolya Nagy MD, PhD, Diana Marina BSc, Sándor Szántó MD, PhD, DSc

Article Type

Original Research

Published

21 Nov 2018

This study assessed the impact of adalimumab on clinical outcomes, healthcare resource utilization, and sick leave in patients with ankylosing spondylitis in five Central and Eastern Europe countries.

Sublingual allergen immunotherapy for respiratory allergy: a systematic review

Carlos Blanco MD, PhD, Raphaelle Bazire MD, Laura Argiz MD, Jenaro Hernández-Peña MD, PhD

Article Type

Original Research

Published

05 Nov 2018

This systematic review provides complete and updated information on efficacy and safety of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) formulations for the treatment of allergic respiratory diseases (ARDs).

Eosinophilic fasciitis: a case series with an emphasis on therapy and induction of remission

Rechelle Tull MD, William D Hoover III MD, Jacqueline F De Luca MD, William W Huang MD, MPH, Joseph L Jorizzo MD

Article Type

Original Research

Published

02 Oct 2018

Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon connective tissue disorder. Systemic corticosteroids can induce remission of disease; however, there is no universally accepted treatment ladder for eosinophilic fasciitis. This case series evaluates treatment efficacy in patients with eosinophilic fasciitis.