Pfizer and Imcyse have entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement for a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) program that utilizes Imcyse's Imotope technology. The two companies have worked together in the…
Last year, 92.7 WOBM reporter Vin Ebenau sat down with Allie and Jonna Crocker, two sisters who live around the Jersey Shore, to discuss their experience with rare diseases. The…
Unfortunately, a post-marketing safety study did not go so well for Pfizer, whose drug XELJANZ (Tofacitinib) failed to meet one of its co-primary endpoints. Biospace explains that XELJANZ is designed…
According to HCP Live, University of Lübeck researchers recently connected rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and pemphigus, an autoimmune disorder characterized by blisters on the skin and mucous membranes. In fact, researchers…
From November 5 through 9th, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) held their ACR Convergence 2020. Though the annual meeting took place online, it was still rife with insights into…
Not all treatments work for every patient, with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medications being the perfect example. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are the standard of care for RA despite the fact…
A recent study has found a 12.5% improvement for patients with severe COVID-19 when baricitinib was used in combination with remdesivir. That means a faster recovery time for patients and…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy A comorbidity occurs when there is a presence of one or more additional illnesses or conditions that co-occur with the primary condition.…
A recent study published in BMC Rheumatology has found that a combination therapy could have a benefit for individuals diagnosed with diabetes and ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or rheumatoid arthritis…
Living with an invisible illness can be incredibly difficult. Those around you do not understand the struggle, and they can even discount your illness. Women's Health talked to three women…
Recently, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended Olumiant (baricitinib) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Currently, Olumiant is approved for the treatment of…
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,…
Caroline Wozniacki has led an interesting life. Born in Denmark, she was immediately thrust into athleticism. Her father was a former football player (that's soccer for you Americans) and her…
A new study published in the journal Rheumatology and Therapy examined the effect of baricitinib on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients who have had an inadequate to their methotrexate therapy. Methotrexate and Baricitinib…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your body's healthy cells are attacked by your body’s own…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects a patient’s joints, in addition to causing damage to the skin, eyes,…
by Caitlin Seida from In The Cloud Copy As if rheumatoid arthritis (RA) weren’t painful enough, those living with the disorder also have to pay extra attention to their hearts…
According to biotechnology Gilead Sciences, the FDA rejected a new drug application (NDA) for filgotinib. The drug, designed to treat patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is known…
I-Mab, a biopharmaceutical firm, has begun dosing participants in Phase Ib of their trial of plonmarlimab, a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. Developers of the medication believe that it could become…
by Caitlin Seida from In The Cloud Copy Those living with autoimmune disorders like uveitis and multiple sclerosis know all too well that the cells within our bodies meant to…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder that causes inflammation to the lining of your joints while also causing damage to…
Corbus Pharmaceuticals has just announced that participant enrollment for their Phase 3 trial of lenabasum for dermatomyositis has been completed. Dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare autoimmune disease. It can…
By Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy In a six-month long early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) trial - which was called NORD-STAR - researchers reported at the European League Against…
In some cases, people have a medical condition that doesn't respond well to treatments. The journey to finding an effective treatment can be long and difficult. But for patients…
Celltrion Healthcare has just announced positive progress for extending the authorization for the subcutaneous (SC) form of Remsima to five more autoimmune conditions. These are- Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)…
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