Being a teenager is difficult. There are plenty of difficulties and awkward things that teens deal with every day. For those who have a rheumatic disease, their lives can…
According to a story from Acrofan, the biotechnology company Clover Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recently announced that the first patient has been dosed in its phase 3 clinical study. This study…
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Since most people cannot truly understand the challenges faced by a blind person, then an artist who cannot see is unimaginable. According to a recent article in the British…
According to a story from Ankylosing Spondylitis News, the drug Hadlima, which is a biosimilar to the drug Humira (adalimumab), was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration…
A recent article written by Craig Klugman debates the ethical obligations pharmaceutical companies have to conduct clinical trials for drugs which have a likely potential to benefit a patient population…
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Dr. Craig Klugman, a bioethics professor at DePaul University, expresses his opinion in this recent article in Columbia University’s Bioethics.com. Dr. Klugman begins with a discussion of Pfizer’s biological drug,…
"A new way to improve the efficacy of a drug taken by millions of patients throughout the world." Background Adalimumab (also known as Humira) and infliximab (also known as Remicade)…
According to a story from Scleroderma News, a team of researchers associated with Michigan Medicine has been awarded a grant to the tune of $10.2 million from the National Institutes…
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The FDA’s “untitled letter” to R3 Stem Cell (R3), based in Scottsdale Arizona, cautioned R3 that the product they are marketing is considered a drug. It must, therefore, be…
The Origins of Fighting H.A.R.D. The Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation was established in 2015 by two sisters who both live with multiple rare diagnoses. 16-year-old Allie is diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid…
Unknown Side Effects It's almost as if it's just a matter of time before a safety warning is issued for each new drug approved by the FDA stating an unexpected…
Extremely positive results have just been announced from a 5-year follow-up study of a systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) treatment called Kineret. This treatment has been approved for use in…
Shifting Contracts Over the years the United States healthcare system has shifted more toward reimbursement models that are outcome-based instead of service-based. In essence, this means that instead of paying…
Genetic testing, such as 23andMe, has been approved by the FDA for direct-to-consumer genetic testing. However, this type of testing has not been approved to predict rheumatic diseases. Research is…
SOJIA SOJIA stands for systemic-onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIV). It is a very severe form of JIA which causes joint pain, inflammation, recurrent fevers, and a skin rash. Patients often take predinsolone,…
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a disease which causes muscle weakness and rashes on the skin. Immunosuppressive drugs are a common treatment prescribed for the condition. Patients may also be given methotrexate, rituximab,…
On November 26, 2018, the FDA approved a new autoinjector for individuals with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis, and polyarticular or systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (aged 2 and older). It's…
According to a story from mdmag.com, the publication recently conducted an interview with Dr. Eric Ruderman. Eric is a professor at Northwestern University with the Division of Rheumatology. The magazine…
Rheumatoid (RA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis that affects people. According to Rheumatoiarthritis.org statistics, 1% of the global population has rheumatoid arthritis. While this includes both…
Scientists have discovered a link between the causes of rheumatoid arthritis and Huntington's disease through Epigenetics. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling in the joints. …
We recently read an article in Health News and Information that connected two conditions we weren't expecting to read about together. Scientists have discovered a potential link between rheumatoid arthritis.…
According to Medical Xpress, a new study is underway that may change the future for those who have a condition called rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Hazelwood from Cumming's School of Medicine…
Sunday, May 20th is World Autoimmune Arthritis Day! The global awareness day is aimed at raising money, consciousness, and solidarity for the millions of people who suffer from one of many arthritic…
According to a story from Healthline, a daily regimen of baking soda consumption could help reduce the severity of inflammation in certain diseases, such as chronic kidney disease and rheumatoid…
Many medical insurers follow a practice known as step therapy. A new law presented to legislators in Maine proposes to protect patients from such practices. In her column for Central…
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