Brooke McCormick

Due to the increased possibility of adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with methotrexate and leflunomid, it is crucial that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) engage in thorough consultations with their physicians regarding pregnancy planning.

In 2017, dupilumab became the first treatment approved in Canada for moderate to severe AD, as multiple clinical trials demonstrated its effectiveness and safety.

Patients with COPD are typically characterized by lower physical activity (PA); lower PA levels are associated with both decreased lung function and accelerated deterioration of lung function.

In a trend similar to that observed among Western patients with IBD, Korean patients with IBD have an elevated risk of Clostridioides difficile (C difficile).

A study found that although the number of patients receiving a controller medication increased after their first exacerbation, the percentage given controller medications remained below 50% among the overall population.

Researchers encourage physicians to personalize care plans to ensure that more patients adhere to their inhalers.