Two Biosimilars Approved in Europe for Autoimmune Disorders Two Biosimilars Approved in Europe for Autoimmune Disorders
The drugs are intended to treat several types of arthritis, psoriasis, COVID-19, and Crohn ' s disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pharmacist News Alert Source Type: news
Rheumatology Data Reflect Poor Adoption of ICD-10 Rheumatology Data Reflect Poor Adoption of ICD-10
Inflammatory arthritis codes increased from 14 to 425 from ICD-9 to ICD-10, yet only nine codes were commonly used in practice from 2015 to 2021.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Where do elbows and knees come from? Biologists track them back to our boneless, sharklike ancestors
Ask an older person where painful arthritis strikes and most will point to their joints—knees, hips, and fingers. That’s because as people age, those joints lose the cartilage and viscous fluid, known as synovial fluid, that keeps them supple. Sharks and skates have no bones—and no arthritis—but they apparently have the same kind of joints we do. Once thought to exist only in bony vertebrates, these so-called
synovial joints actually evolved in the much older ancestor of cartilaginous and bony fish
, researchers reported earlier this month in a preprint on bioRxiv.
“They very convincingly show tha...
Source: ScienceNOW - April 25, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
CPD: Reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis
GP Dr Roger Henderson advises on what nurses in general practice need to be aware of when reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis Module summary Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, although other organs may be affected. In autoimmune diseases like RA, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s... Read moreThe post CPD: Reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Musculoskeletal rheumatoid arthritis Source Type: news
CPD: In review – rheumatoid arthritis
GP Dr Roger Henderson advises on what nurses in general practice need to be aware of when reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis Module summary Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, although other organs may be affected. In autoimmune diseases like RA, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s... Read moreThe post CPD: In review – rheumatoid arthritis appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Musculoskeletal Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche sales increase by 2% (CER) in first quarter with both divisions growing in high single digit ex COVID-19
Group sales grew by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) (-6% in CHF), driven by the strong growth of newer medicines and diagnostics. Excluding COVID-19-related products, sales increased by 7%. Going forward, there will be no further material impact of COVID-19 sales declineDue to the appreciation of the Swiss franc against most currencies,saleswere 6% lower when reported in CHFPharmaceuticals Divisionbase business2 grew by 7%, driven by strong sales of medicines to treat severe diseases, such as Vabysmo (eye diseases), Phesgo (breast cancer), Ocrevus (multiple sclerosis), Polivy (blood cancer) and Hemlibra (haemophilia A...
Source: Roche Investor Update - April 24, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche sales increase by 2% (CER) in first quarter with both divisions growing in high single digit ex COVID-19
Group sales grew by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) (-6% in CHF), driven by the strong growth of newer medicines and diagnostics. Excluding COVID-19-related products, sales increased by 7%. Going forward, there will be no further material impact of COVID-19 sales declineDue to the appreciation of the Swiss franc against most currencies,saleswere 6% lower when reported in CHFPharmaceuticals Divisionbase business2 grew by 7%, driven by strong sales of medicines to treat severe diseases, such as Vabysmo (eye diseases), Phesgo (breast cancer), Ocrevus (multiple sclerosis), Polivy (blood cancer) and Hemlibra (haemophilia A...
Source: Roche Media News - April 24, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Arthroscopic Surgery for Arthritis Does Not Impact Incidence of Total Knee Arthroplasty
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- The addition of arthroscopic surgery to nonoperative management of knee arthritis does not delay or hasten total knee arthroplasty (TKA) during 10 years of follow-up, according to a study published online April 18... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 23, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
TNF- α signals through ITK-Akt-mTOR to drive CD4+ T cell metabolic reprogramming, which is dysregulated in rheumatoid arthritis | Science Signaling
T cells release a cytokine that stimulates changes to their metabolism during differentiation. (Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment)
Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment - April 23, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
The Patient Knows Best: PROs in RA Practice and Research The Patient Knows Best: PROs in RA Practice and Research
Advanced systems for measuring patient-reported outcomes can help improve care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and inform clinical research.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Occupational therapist reveals 6 common household items that could worsen arthritis
She recommended easy changes you could make at home to prevent and reduce joint pain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis for the Dermatologist Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis for the Dermatologist
Drs Alice Gottlieb and Joseph Merola present a masterclass for dermatologists in how to recognize psoriatic arthritis in their patients, thereby enabling prompt intervention.Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Commentary Source Type: news
Modifying Gut Microbiota May Enhance DMARD Efficacy in RA Modifying Gut Microbiota May Enhance DMARD Efficacy in RA
Investigators have found evidence suggesting that bad bugs in the belly may contribute to inflammation in the joints, and that modulating gut microbes could improve rheumatoid arthritis treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Guselkumab Provides Long-Term Relief From PsA Symptoms Guselkumab Provides Long-Term Relief From PsA Symptoms
Guselkumab improved joint swelling, spinal pain, skin symptoms, and overall disease activity in a substantial number of patients with psoriatic arthritis through 2 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Clinical Summary Source Type: news
RA and Biologics: Why Time Matters
Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis can take a few months to work their best. Find out when you can expect a biologic drug for RA to start working. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
