X-Rays Questioned for Diagnosing Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
(MedPage Today) -- Routine hand and foot radiographs in more than 700 patients being evaluated for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) made almost no difference in diagnosing the condition nor in predicting its course, Dutch researchers said.
Fewer than... (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)
Source: MedPage Today Radiology - November 9, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Oral Contraceptives May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 -- Oral contraceptive use appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis (RA), while menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use may increase the risk for late-onset RA, according to a study published online Sept. 29... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Cellular “Atlas” Built to Guide Precision Medicine Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research consortium investigators analyzed over 314,000 cells from rheumatoid arthritis tissue, defining six types of inflammation involving diverse cell types and disease pathways (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - November 8, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
JAK Inhibitor Effects in RA Confirmed in Real-World Study JAK Inhibitor Effects in RA Confirmed in Real-World Study
The safety and efficacy of tofacitinib, baricitinib, peficitinib, and upadacitinib were similar in a multicenter study of more than 600 adults with rheumatoid arthritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - November 2, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
JAK Inhibitor Safety Study Seen Altering Practice in the VA
(MedPage Today) -- Safety risks found in a postmarketing trial with the Janus-associated kinase (JAK) inhibitor tofacitinib (Xeljanz) appear to have influenced prescribing patterns across the class for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in the... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - November 2, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Study Confirms Effectiveness of Newer Arthritis Meds, JAK inhibitors
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 -- Newer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the " real world, " despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.
The study, of 622 adults with RA, found that most were doing well... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Identification of shared disease marker genes and underlying mechanisms between major depression and rheumatoid arthritis - Dmitrzak-Weglarz M, Rybakowski J, Szczepankiewicz A, Kapelski P, Lesicka M, Jab łońska E, Reszka E, Pawlak J.
Both depression and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a very high comorbidity rate. A bilateral association is estimated to increase the mutual risk and the common denominator is inflammation being observed in both diseases. Previous studies have mainly focus... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
How to Take Care of Your Kids if You Have RA
If you're a parent and you've got rheumatoid arthritis, get tips on how to keep up with your kids while you manage the pain and joint stiffness that go along with your condition. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - October 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
To Treat RA During Pregnancy or Not: Biomarkers May Help To Treat RA During Pregnancy or Not: Biomarkers May Help
Researchers find differences in gene expression before pregnancy that could help women with rheumatoid arthritis choose to stop or continue medications.MDedge News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 17, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Abatacept, Certolizumab: Best Biologics in Early RA? Abatacept, Certolizumab: Best Biologics in Early RA?
The study was the first head-to-head comparison of multiple biologics plus methotrexate vs active conventional DMARDs plus steroid bridging for the management of early rheumatoid arthritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Surprising Link Between Weight Gain and RA Activity
(MedPage Today) -- In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with infliximab (Remicade), increases in body mass index (BMI) scores over time were not associated with increased disease activity or faster radiographic progression.
In fact... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - October 10, 2023 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic researchers identify link between gut bacteria and pre-clinical autoimmunity and aging in rheumatoid arthritis
While the bacteria in the intestine are helpful for digesting food and fighting infections, they have long been suspected to play an essential role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis. This chronic inflammatory disorder affects the joints. Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a link between an abundance of specific gut bacteria and the triggering of an immune response against a person's tissue. They also found that this happens even before the clinical symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis appear. They published their… (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Research News - October 7, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: news
Rheumatoid Arthritis: 5 Things to Know Rheumatoid Arthritis: 5 Things to Know
Patients ' behaviors and attitudes are integral to proper management, along with recognizing and navigating controversies surrounding treatment. These five things to know will help keep you informed.Medscape Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Commentary Source Type: news
Actemra Biosimilar Approved
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved the first biosimilar version of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) blocker tocilizumab, to be marketed as Tofidence and with indications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - October 3, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ginger May Ease Inflammation of Autoimmune Diseases
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 -- Ginger supplements may help those with certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, control inflammation.
New research has added evidence to support the impact of ginger on white blood cell function,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
