rheumatoid arthritis

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

Genetic Haplotypes Correlate with RA Severity, According To Study

Knowing if you will be affected by severe rheumatoid arthritis even before you attempt treatment may be possible using the results of a study conducted at University of Manchester. Lead ... Read more

April 29, 2015April 29, 2015

Galapagos NV Announces DARWIN 2 Trial Positive Data on Filgotinib as Monotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Galapagos NV recently announced positive results of treatment with the selective inhibitor of JAK1 named filgotinib as monotherapy once per day in improving the symptoms and signs of moderately severe active ... Read more

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015

International Research Team Discovers a Gene Linked to the Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorder

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A study recently published in the journal Nature Communications by an international research team revealed the discovery of a novel gene associated with a particular disease called common variable immunodeficiency disorder (CVID), ... Read more

April 27, 2015April 27, 2015

Drug Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect Patients’ Immunization to Vaccinations

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A multinational international research team concluded that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients treated with Xeljanz, the trade name of tofactinib citrate, have a diminished response to pneumococcal but not influenza vaccines. ... Read more

April 24, 2015April 24, 2015

Researchers Say Understanding Immune Function Key to Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis

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The discovery of a new pathway involved in immunity may help alleviate rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. A group of researchers from University of Birmingham led by Professor Ed ... Read more

April 23, 2015April 24, 2015

Researchers Focus On Benefits & Risks Of Biosimilar Antibodies For RA

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The biosimilar market is emerging and biosimilar antibodies are now being developed in order to address treatment to conditions that are being treated by their original and biological therapy. There are very few biosimilars ... Read more

April 22, 2015April 24, 2015

Autoimmune Diseases Such as Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Be An Indicator For Preterm Birth

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Analysis of pregnant women’s health and their subsequent effects on fetal health was recently performed on data obtained by the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), a North American university and hospital-based ... Read more

April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Sedentary Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis Benefit From Yoga

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Results from a recent study published in the Journal of Rheumatology indicate that sedentary patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis may benefit from yoga. Patients with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are recommended ... Read more

April 20, 2015April 20, 2015

Patients with Autoimmune Disease Report Neglected Debilitating Fatigue in AARDA’s Survey

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The American Autoimmune Disease Related Diseases Association (AARDA) recently announced in a press release the results of an online national survey concerning fatigue associated to autoimmune diseases. In total, 7,838 ... Read more

April 19, 2015April 20, 2015

Antimalarial Hydroxychloroquine May Reduce the Risk of Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

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According to a recent retrospective study by researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), treatment with antimalarial hydroxychloroquine may reduce the risk ... Read more