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May 2, 2016May 2, 2016

Researchers Reveal Key Findings in Genomics Road Map to Disease Origins

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Genomics scientists now have more knowledge than ever about the biological and genetic basis of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and to identifying new targeted therapies. Three computational biology teams ... Read more

April 29, 2016April 29, 2016

Research into Biologic Effects of Combo Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Topic of 2 Webinars

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Dr. Ernest Choy, FRCP, head of Rheumatology at Cardiff University’s Institute of Infection and Immunity, will lead two webinars examining how the biologic effects of combination treatments can be investigated using an in ... Read more

April 27, 2016April 27, 2016

Hearing Loss in Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Aggravated by Alcohol Consumption and Smoking

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Varying types of hearing loss have been reported in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But while a new study found the auditory system may be involved during the course of RA, the association between ... Read more

April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

Omega-3 Rich Diet Seen to Have ‘Potent’ Effects in Treating a Mouse Model of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be effectively treated with the lipid mediator resolvin D1, a metabolite of omega-3 fatty acids, according to a study that found a pronounced easing of the disease in ... Read more

April 20, 2016April 20, 2016

Immune System Compounds, Alpha Defensins, Seen to Reduce Inflammation Linked to Arthritis

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Compounds produced by the immune system can help reduce inflammation and prevent damage to healthy tissues, a finding with important implications in the treatment of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and sepsis. The study, ... Read more

April 18, 2016April 18, 2016

B-Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis Bone Erosion Lead to Identification of Novel Biomarker

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University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have studied the joint tissue of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, finding that B-cells in these tissues play an important role in bone erosion, contributing ... Read more

April 15, 2016April 15, 2016

Smoking Linked to 2x Higher Risk of Premature Death in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

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Smoking is associated with earlier death in people with rheumatoid arthritis, a correlation that significantly decreased upon smoking cessation, according to a study led by University of Manchester researchers. The article, “Smoking-related mortality in patients ... Read more

April 12, 2016April 13, 2016

High-fat Diets Tied to Diseases Like Rheumatoid Arthritis Through Disruption of Cells’ Circadian Rhythm

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The consumption of saturated fats — and when in the day they are eaten — dysregulate the circadian rhythm of cells, essentially “jet-lagging” them, and promote chronic low-grade inflammation and metabolic diseases ... Read more

April 11, 2016April 11, 2016

Phase 3 Trial Shows Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Significantly Improved with Baricitinib

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Eli Lilly and Incyte Corporation recently announced novel data from the pivotal Phase 3 RA-BEACON global trial of baricitinib, a once-daily oral drug presently under regulatory review for moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ... Read more

April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

FDA Approves Inflectra for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Conditions

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Celltrion announced that Inflectra (biosimilar infliximab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for all the same indications that Remicade (infliximab) is approved, including rheumatoid arthritis ... Read more