Gene Test Spots Those Vulnerable to Rare but Severe Side Effect of Drugs for MS, Other Conditions
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 -- A large number of drugs used to treat everything from multiple sclerosis to blood cancers to rheumatoid arthritis may cause a rare but often-fatal condition called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
But a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences
(MedPage Today) -- High levels of adherence to prescribed antimalarial drugs for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was associated with markedly lower cardiovascular event rates in one Canadian province, researchers found.
Rates for a composite... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - September 11, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Precision Blood Test PrismRA Receives Medicare Coverage Precision Blood Test PrismRA Receives Medicare Coverage
The test helps determine if patients with rheumatoid arthritis are unlikely to respond to anti-TNF therapies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 7, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Study Finds Link Between Asbestos Exposure and Autoimmune Conditions
Asbestos is widely known as an occupational hazard, but emerging evidence suggests that prolonged exposure to environmental asbestos could lead to severe autoimmune conditions, according to a study by Montana State University researchers.
Microbiology and immunology research associate Dr. Jean Pfau and a team of researchers discovered the connection to a specific type of asbestos found near the once badly contaminated town of Libby, Montana, and a novel autoimmune disease. The autoimmune condition is associated with collagen thickening of the serum-producing membranes surrounding the lungs.
Pfau, chairperson for the ...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - August 31, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Tags: Asbestos Exposure Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Source Type: news
Still No Easy Way to Take RA Patients Off Anti-TNF Drugs
(MedPage Today) -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in remission who had tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors withdrawn stepwise still faced markedly increased risk of disease flares compared with a control group who continued on stable doses... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - August 23, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Patterns of Involvement of the Hand Joints in Classical RA Patterns of Involvement of the Hand Joints in Classical RA
This study sheds light on the specific patterns of involvement of the hand joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Biologic DMARD Treatment Sequences to Subphenotype RA Biologic DMARD Treatment Sequences to Subphenotype RA
Identifying the sequence of biologic DMARD treatments tried over time could help further our understanding of the subphenotypes of rheumatoid arthritis.Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Weight Gain, but No Increase in BP, Seen With Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in RA
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), low-dose glucocorticoid treatment is associated with an modest increase in weight over two years but no increase in blood pressure, according to a study published online Aug. 15... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Safety Outcomes in RA Patients Treated With Abatacept Safety Outcomes in RA Patients Treated With Abatacept
These results add to the current evidence on the safety of the biologic DMARD abatacept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Taking Care of Your Mental Health When You Have RA
For Jennifer Holder, taking care of her mental health while managing her rheumatoid arthritis means celebrating victories both big and small (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How One RA Patient Manages Her Diet and Exercise
Jennifer Holder knows what foods can cause inflammation but knowing her “limits” lets her enjoy her life while managing her rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
From Symptoms to Diagnosis: How One Woman Manages Her RA
Jennifer Holder was 29 when she got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and she’s been learning how to avoid triggers and manage her symptoms ever since. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
