Emergency contraception pill Plan B is 30% more effective when taken with this drug, new research shows
An arthritis drug given with the Plan B emergency contraception pill could make it over 30% more effective, according to a study published Wednesday in The Lancet. Researchers in Hong Kong took a group of hundreds of women who required emergency contraception between 2018 and 2022, and divided…#lancet #hongkong #suelo #ericacahill #stanfordmedicine #levonorgestrel #bmi #fortunecom #fortune (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Taking morning after pill alongside a 30p tablet given to arthritis sufferers can make it work 50% BETTER, study finds
Levonorgestrel, available as Levonelle in Britain, was found to be 63 per cent effective on its own. This jumped to 95 per cent when given with piroxicam, a prescription-only anti-inflammatory drug. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinics of Kansas adding 2nd Wichita location
"The demand for rheumatology care continues to grow in our region, and it is very important for us to bring our services to the communities we serve," ARCK's Shadi Shahouri said. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - August 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Josh Witt Source Type: news
Why We ’re Hearing More About Lyme Disease This Summer
It’s a common ritual of summer: with the warm weather comes more outdoor activities, and more encounters with disease-spreading pathogens. A summer favorite? In the U.S., the Lyme disease-carrying blacklegged tick. And with a new batch of celebrities reporting infections this summer—model Bella Hadid, singer Shania Twain, and actress Riley Keough—it’s worth taking stock of what we know about how prevalent Lyme disease really is, and the best way to protect ourselves from the tiny ticks that spread it.
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Source: TIME: Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Disease 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
PsA Biomarkers Move Researchers Closer to Predictive Test PsA Biomarkers Move Researchers Closer to Predictive Test
Researchers report that they have found epigenetic methylation markers on 15 genes that appear to foreshadow psoriatic arthritis.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Study Validates New Psoriatic Arthritis Prediction Tool Study Validates New Psoriatic Arthritis Prediction Tool
Researchers characterized the tool as"an important first step in the development and testing of interventional strategies that may ultimately halt disease progression."MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
New study identifies genes linked to high production of key antibody
Key takeawaysResearchers studying white blood cells identified an atlas of genes linked to high production and release of the most common type of antibody found in the human body, known as immunoglobulin G.The finding could be a step toward new antibody-based treatments and improvements in the effectiveness of cell therapies.The researchers used microscopic containers called nanovials, which were developed at UCLA, to capture the individual cells they studied.A collaboration led by UCLA and the Seattle Children ’s Research Institute has yielded new knowledge about the genes responsible for the production and release of i...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - August 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Model Predicts New Psoriatic Arthritis in People With Psoriasis
FRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 -- The development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be predicted with reasonable accuracy for psoriasis patients, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Arthritis& Rheumatology.
Lihi Eder, M.D., Ph.D., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals 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
