2025-10-01
Acute Attack Treatment: Fast Anakinra Injection
What was examined: whether a single Kineret injection can stop an FMF attack.
Patient insight: a timely single Anakinra (Kineret) injection can stop the attack and significantly reduce pain and duration.
2025-10-01
Characteristics of Patients With Double V694M Mutations
What was examined: the health impact of double V694M mutation carriage.
Insight: homozygous patients have higher risk for severe disease, colchicine non-response, and complications; close monitoring is required.
2025-07-01
Plaquenil in Cutaneous Lupus
What was examined: whether early treatment prevents systemic lupus.
Insight: early treatment reduces risk of progression to systemic lupus.
2025-05-01
JAK Inhibitors and Risk of Intestinal Perforation
What was examined: whether there is risk for intestinal perforation.
Insight: increased reporting was found; in patients at risk for diverticular disease, treatment should be considered with caution.
2025-04-01
Follow-up of FMF Patients With Amyloidosis
What was examined: whether low renal function at diagnosis predicts kidney failure.
Insight: early detection and blood/urine follow-up are important to prevent kidney failure.
2025-03-01
Methotrexate in Psoriasis for PsA Prevention
What was examined: whether early treatment helps.
Insight: early methotrexate reduces risk of psoriatic arthritis.