A recent study shared by The Lancet shows that a first-in-class investigational therapy targeting neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) significantly reduced pain and improved function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to…
As shared on drugs.com, Vascarta Inc. has reported encouraging results from a Phase 1b clinical study evaluating its investigational topical/transdermal curcumin gel, VAS-101, for the treatment of knee pain associated…
As reported by Pharma Times, Elevara Medicines has initiated a phase 2b clinical study evaluating ELV001, an investigational oral CDK4/6 inhibitor, in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who continue to…
A Phase 2a study sought to compare the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of ABBV-3373, as compared to adalimumab, for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients involved in the study had…
According to a story from Ankylosing Spondylitis News, Health Canada has recently approved upadacitinib (marketed as Rinvoq) as a treatment for people living with ankylosing spondylitis. The medicine is specifically…
An estimated 30% of patients with psoriasis go on to develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a type of inflammatory arthritis that can affect joints throughout the body. One particular spot which…
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News recently published an article describing how engineered cells were implanted into rheumatoid mouse models. The cells used in the study were able to sense…
From June 2-5, 2021, the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) held its EULAR 2021 Virtual Congress. During the event, participants discussed basic, translational, and clinical science within the…
Recently, the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson ("Janssen") announced the FDA approval of Simponi Aria (golimumab). The therapy is designed to treat pediatric patients (ages 2 or older)…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune condition that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly targets the joint linings causing inflammation, pain,…
According to Ankylosing Spondylitis News, data from the Phase 3 PREVENT clinical trial highlights Cosentyx (secukinumab) as an effective treatment for patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), as well as…
According to Juvenile Arthritis News, treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis early helps reduce symptoms, nearly "inactivating" the condition. The Canadian Alliance of Pediatric Rheumatology Investigators (CAPRI) JIA Registry found that early…
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…
By Rachel Whetstone from In The Cloud Copy. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes pain and suffering to patients around the globe, and it can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages.…
Sun's out, school's closed, summer's in full swing -- let's set aside some time to talk about juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the month of July! What is JIA? Juvenile idiopathic…
According to an article originally published at The Rheumatologist, a CRESPA (that's Clinical REmission in peripheral SPondyloArthritis) study recently showed that golimumab, a TNF inhibitor, might be effective in relieving…
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…
Happy Friday! How's the the sweltering heat treating you all (if you're on the east coast of the US, that is)? Hoping you are keeping cool! In the meantime, check out…
He wrestles, plays football and enjoys the day-to-day activities many 14-year-old boys would. Unlike many 14-year-olds, Drake was diagnosed with SoJIA, or systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis. “I have yet to…
Hold the phone! Hold. Wait. Uhhhh am I reading this right? There is a mom, who seems to have good intentions, a mom who clearly loves her young daughter who…
The history of the world stands on the importance of community. No sole genius alters the pages of time without some kind of support group, and the Parent Stories from…
I cannot get enough inspiration from Moms and Dads who are heroically trying to find answers when their children are sick—and doctors are scratching their heads! I read about a…
Si usted o su ser querido está viviendo con una enfermedad crónica rara, probablemente ha pasado por las diversas etapas del duelo: negación, ira, depresión, negociación, y es de esperar…
It saddens me that kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have a tough time growing up. Unlike other kids, they live with chronic pain and stiffness, swelling, fatigue, and a…
It's no fun when you're plagued with back pain; you know, the kind of pain that just doesn't go away. People who have ankylosing spondylitis, or AS, know this all…
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