FDA Approves Second Tocilizumab Biosimilar FDA Approves Second Tocilizumab Biosimilar
Tocilizumab-aazg (Tyenne) is approved in both intravenous and subcutaneous formulations.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 7, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
2023's Top SpA Studies Address IBD, Residual Pain, and More 2023's Top SpA Studies Address IBD, Residual Pain, and More
Dr Eric Ruderman discussed IBD screening and treatment, managing residual pain, spondyloarthritis incidence by sex, withdrawing and extending biologics, and prospects for future treatments.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 7, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Risk for Rheumatic Disease May Rise After COVID Risk for Rheumatic Disease May Rise After COVID
While previous studies had identified a link between COVID-19 infection and greater risk for autoimmune disease, a new study is perhaps the largest and most robust to date to show an association.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 7, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Denosumab Biosimilar FDA Approves First Denosumab Biosimilar
Denosumab-bddz was also granted interchangeability status, which allows the biosimilar to subsitute for the reference product without involving the prescriber (according to state law).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Residential Greenness Tied to Increased Bone Density, Lower Osteoporosis Risk
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 -- Residential greenness is associated with higher bone mineral density and a lower risk for incident osteoporosis, according to a study published online March 5 in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Tingting Tan, from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Risk for Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease Increased After SARS-CoV-2
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 -- Patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection have an increased risk for incident autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) compared with matched patients with influenza... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
COVID-19 Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatic Disease
(MedPage Today) -- Rates of new-onset autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus were significantly increased following bouts of COVID-19 in South Korea and Japan, researchers... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - March 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
GLP-1 Agonists and SGLT2 Inhibitors Do Not Increase Autoimmune Risk GLP-1 Agonists and SGLT2 Inhibitors Do Not Increase Autoimmune Risk
Patients with type 2 diabetes prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT2 inhibitors did not have a greater risk of developing autoimmune disease than those prescribed DPP-4 inhibitors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - March 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
'I'm a pharmacist - stick to this one diet to ease painful arthritis'
The expert advised cutting out some popular foods from your diet that are known to worsen inflammation. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Prevalence of Arthritis in U.S. Adults 18.9 Percent in 2022
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 -- The age-adjusted prevalence of adults with arthritis was 18.9 percent in 2022 in the United States, according to a February data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Nazik Elgaddal, from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Calcium Crystals in Knee Could Be Worsening Arthritis
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 -- Once considered harmless by doctors, calcium crystal deposits in the knee joint actually can contribute to worsening arthritis, a new study warns.CT scans have revealed that calcium crystals in the knee can promote joint... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Generic SpA Screening Tool Needed Across Comorbid Diseases Generic SpA Screening Tool Needed Across Comorbid Diseases
A comparison of screening tools for SpA in conditions that commonly co-occur with the disease revealed few screening tool options for patients with uveitis or IBD, compared with psoriasis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Most Bizarre Objects Swallowed: Doctor Reacts
(MedPage Today) --
Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, reviews several unique cases of foreign body ingestion.
Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible):
Deshauer: Get ready... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - February 29, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
QUICK Rheumatism Capsule, Tiger Wang Biaod contains hidden drug ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use QUICK Rheumatism Capsule, Tiger Wang Biaod, a product promoted and sold for rheumatism on various websites and possibly in some retail stores. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - February 29, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
SNAKE BONES Anti-Rheumatic Capsules contains hidden drug ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use SNAKE BONES Anti-Rheumatic Capsules, a product promoted and sold for rheumatism on various websites and possibly in some retail stores. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - February 29, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
