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IAS: Virtual Education to Meet the Needs of Physicians Treating Autoimmune Diseases

The Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit brings specialists from different disciplines, including dermatology, rheumatology, and gastroenterology, together to learn how to care for patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. It will be held virtually from July 10 through 12, 2020. Read more for a special discount code.

The Dermatologist

HS Disease Trajectory Includes Several Comorbidities

Findings from a recent study indicated that several comorbidities precede a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa, and that several develop afterwards.

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TKIs Associated With Respiratory Tract Infections

Findings from a recent study showed tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) were associated with an increased risk for respiratory infections, but not serious pulmonary adverse events.

Gastroenterology Consultant

4 Questions About the Gut Microbiome and IBS

In a new study, researchers sought to clarify how the gut microbe may influence chronic gastrointestinal disease. The coauthors Michael C. Hoaglin, MD and Melissa Agnello, PhD answered our questions about their research.

Rheumatology Consultant

4 Questions About Patient-Reported Outcomes of Patients With RA Taking Acthar

Steven Romano, MD, executive vice president and chief scientific officer at Mallinckrodt, answers our questions about his team’s research on the effects of Acthar therapy on patients with rheumatoid arthritis.