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,…
According to the Shillong Times, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has reported intriguing results when treating sarcoidosis with an already-approved rheumatoid arthritis medication. What is…
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…
A study carried out by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has discovered that the extremely common Epstein-Barr virus is a risk factor for seven diseases, including lupus and multiple sclerosis.…
Women’s* biology and symptoms are often misunderstood in medicine, which leads to difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. Maya Dunsenbery, a journalist suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), recently wrote a book,…
Within the last two decades, a type of medicine known as a biologic became popular for the treatment of autoimmune disease such as lupus, or ankylosing spondylitis. The treatments work…
According to an article from Righting Injustice, a recent study suggests that TNF inhibitors may increase the risk of rare cancers in pediatric patients. The study recommends that children that…
A strain of bacteria found in milk may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis in people who are already at risk genetically. Over a million adults in the United States…
Living with a chronic illness is hard enough. When you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, you learn to manage pain and health issues at an age when most of your peers…
Usted no va a venir a través de demasiadas personas en sus vidas como Elaine Gómez y su hija, Michelle DeMont. Y es probable que no se encontrará con el…
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the moisture-producing glands in the body, including the salivary and tear glands. Very often, it's accompanied by rheumatoid arthritis. It's thought to…
You won’t come across too many people in your lifetimes like Elaine Gomez and her daughter, Michelle DeMont. And you probably won’t come across anyone who has died, or nearly…
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