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Predictors of cardiac involvement in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
Bandeira, Matilde; Dourado, Eduardo; Melo, Ana Teresa; Martins, Patrícia; Fraga, Vanessa; Ferraro, José Luís; Saraiva, André; Sousa, MarleneObjectives: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a group of rare disorders that can affect the heart. This work aimed to find predictors of cardiac involvement in IIM. Methods: Multicenter, open cohort study, including patients registered in the IIM module of the Rheumatic Diseases Portuguese Register (Reuma.pt/Myositis) until January 2022. Patients without cardiac involvement information were excluded....
Biosimilars in rheumatology
Araújo, Filipe C.; Goncalves, Joao; Fonseca, João EuricoBiotechnologicals are an invaluable resource in the treatment of patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) non-responsive or intolerant to conventional therapies. However, they are the main driver for increase in direct costs and represent a significant economic burden to healthcare systems worldwide. Since biosimilars are similar and more affordable versions of previously licenced biotechnologicals, ...