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November 30th 2023
In a new study, decreased plasma EGR1 protein levels and patients with fibromyalgia had a statistically significant relationship.
Black People Underrepresented in Pivotal Inflammatory Arthritis Clinical Trials
October 26th 2023While Black people are consistently underrepresented, White people are consistently overrepresented in inflammatory arthritis trials for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Biden Administration, CMS Reveal First 10 Drugs Set for Price Negotiation
August 29th 2023On August 29, 2023, the Biden Administration debuted the list of the first 10 drugs identified for price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act. The list, which includes agents indicated for diabetes, heart failure, GI conditions, and arthritis, accounted for more than $50 billion in spending during the evaluation period.
LRA Launches Initiatives to Increase Diversity in Lupus Research
Albert Roy, president of the Lupus Research Alliance, discusses the efforts his team are making to combat the underrepresentation of minorities in clinical trials as well as the scientific research profession.