Posts by: Carolina Henriques

Carolina Henriques

Carolina holds a BSc in Anthropology and a MSc in Urban Studies., and brings her interdisciplinary skills to her writing on a range of different topics in science, research and advocacy news.

January 6, 2017January 6, 2017

Baricitinib Closer to Obtaining European Approval for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

News, rheumatoid arthritis

European regulators have taken a key step toward approving baricitinib to treat those with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ... Read more

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

University Recruiting Participants for Research Study on Effects of RA and Lupus

News, rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers at the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders of East Stroudsburg University (ESU) in Pennsylvania are conducting a research study on the effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus ... Read more

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016

Genalyte’s Diagnostic Tool Shows Potential to Improve Turnaround Time in RA, Other Conditions

News, rheumatoid arthritis

Genalyte recently presented promising data on its new Maverick Detection System, demonstrating its potential to be used in a near patient setting to improve turnaround time for test results and diagnosis for ... Read more

November 23, 2016November 23, 2016

Researchers Will Use Real-Life Experiences to Gauge Impact of RA-Specific Drug Therapies

News

A new research project will investigate treatment and management options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by analyzing thousands of real-life experiences of RA-specific drugs. “By studying real-world experiences and stories, we can ... Read more

November 11, 2016November 19, 2016

New Research Looks at Thousands of RA Personal Treatment Experiences in UK

News

A new research project will investigate treatment and management options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by analyzing thousands of real-life experiences with RA-specific drugs. “By studying real-world experiences and stories, we can start ... Read more

October 26, 2016October 26, 2016

Cimzia AutoClicks Prefilled Pen for RA, Other Types of Arthritis, Now Available in UK

News

The Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) AutoClicks Prefilled Pen was just made available in the United Kingdom through the National Health System (NHS), announced UCB, a company focused on neurology and immunology disorders. Designed ... Read more

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016

$1.1M Grant Awarded to Study Effects of Aging on New Blood Vessels; May Help Guide Future RA Therapies

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A Tulane University research team received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant of $1.1 million to study the effects of aging on the growth of new blood vessels, a ... Read more

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

Feinstein Institute CEO Honored with Frederik Bang Award for Work into Immune System

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Kevin J. Tracey, MD, chief executive officer and president of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, has been awarded the Frederik B. Bang Award — the highest honor given by the International Endotoxin and ... Read more

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

European Medicines Agency Issues Positive Opinion for Cimzia AutoClicks Prefilled Pen

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UCB announced that its Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) AutoClicks Prefilled Pen has been recommended by the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). The CHMP positive opinion designation concerning ... Read more

September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

AANP Asks Patients and Providers Alike to Ensure Chronic Pain Is Properly Treated

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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is asking patients and healthcare providers alike to help stop chronic pain from being insufficiently treated by improving patient-provider communication, and by working to strengthen awareness ... Read more