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

Arthritic Hands: What Works (and Doesn't) to Ease the Pain?
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of feeling better. Now, a new review shows that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Doctor recommends seven of the 'best' breakfasts to reduce arthritis pain
As breakfast is the most important meal, a doctor has shared how to start your day with foods that could ease arthritis pain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Reumo Flex contains hidden drug ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Reumo Flex, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and arthritis on various websites, including https://botanical-be.com, 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 - September 29, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Kuka Flex Forte contains hidden drug ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Kuka Flex Forte, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and arthritis on various websites, including https://botanical-be.com, 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 - September 29, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Arthritis Among Children and Adolescents Aged < 18 Years Arthritis Among Children and Adolescents Aged < 18 Years
This report details the prevalence of arthritis among U.S. children and adolescents aged (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic expert: Joint replacement surgery, arthritis are not inevitable
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Don't worry about your hips or knees as you age. Arthritis in those joints isn't inevitable. Keep doing the activities you enjoy. Those hopeful words come from Rafael Sierra, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Sierra says there is no need to curtail your activities out of fear that you'll wear out those joints as you age and need joint replacement. However, certain conditions,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 27, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Bilateral septic arthritis of the knees in a patient with hair-dye poisoning - K m B, Gulla V, K R, Koneru S, Rangineni J.
We present the case of a 25-year-old female with laryngeal oedema due to para phenylene diamine-containing hair-d... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology 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

Patients With Rheumatism Have Premature Immune System Aging Patients With Rheumatism Have Premature Immune System Aging
Researchers have studied how the T-cell aging process translates into metabolic reprogramming of the T-cells in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 22, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is superior to a matched education treatment in reducing the interfering effects of pain and other aspects of fibromyalgia, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Arthritis... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: Correcting the curve with scoliosis surgery
Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It often is diagnosed in children — perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. However, it can be associated with other conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, infection or injuries to the spine. There are also other conditions, including congenital or neuromuscular diseases, that con contribute to a c urvature. Surgery is usually a last resort to fix the problem. And… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

How To Avoid China ’ s Medicine Monopoly
I want to share a shocking statistic with you… Around 80% of all the pharmaceuticals sold in America — both prescription and over-the-counter — are manufactured in China. I’m talking about drugs for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, blood pressure and blood thinners, diuretics, aspirin, antibiotics, and a big chunk of the world’s insulin and diabetes drugs — just to name a few.1 We don’t even make penicillin anymore. The last penicillin plant in the U.S. closed its doors in 2004. Americans who rely on medicine are now almost entirely at the mercy of a country whose relations with the U.S. have become more ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Source Type: news

Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation. The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Doctor recommends six anti-inflammatory foods to reduce arthritis pain
From the choice of your cooking oil to the seasoning you use, a doctor has recommended dietary tweaks that could curb inflammation and arthritis pain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news