Posts by: Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart is a life sciences writer and editor, who completed both PhD course work and oral examinations in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University, and holds an M.Sc. in Virology and Immunology.

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

Phase 3 Trial Finds Kevzara Superior to Humira, and Just as Safe, in Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

News, rheumatoid arthritis

The drug Kevzara (sarilumab) is more effective than Humira (adalimumab) — and just as safe — in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients who cannot tolerate or don’t respond to ... Read more

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017

Researchers Find 2 Potential Molecules for Fighting Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Inflammatory Diseases

News, rheumatoid arthritis

Greek researchers have found two molecules — T23 and T8 — that show promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases. Both molecules act against tumor necrosis factor ... Read more

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016

JAK-1 Inhibitor, ABT-494, Seen to Aid RA Patients Now Advancing into Phase 3 Tests

News

Recent results from a Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating the JAK-1 inhibitor, ABT-494, in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who did not respond to methotrexate (MTX) therapy show that, ... Read more