Artitis

1. Sub-Q Tocilizumab Gives Durable Long-Term Responses in JIA Sub-Q Tocilizumab Gives Durable Long-Term Responses in JIA

   Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis achieved long-term disease control with subcutaneous tocilizumab treatment, without any new safety concerns, in an LTE study of two trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)

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2. Long Covid trials aim to clear lingering virus —and help patients in need

   One Monday morning last September, Shelley Hayden pulled into a parking spot in an underground garage at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). She switched off the ignition, pushed the red record button on her cellphone, and gazed into the camera. “The time has come,” said Hayden, long dark-blond hair framing her blue eyes. “Here we are, I’m actually getting to do something.” More than 3 years earlier, in the summer of 2020, Hayden had come down with COVID-19 while visiting family in Colorado. Since then she’s been plagued by the disease’s cruel sequel, Long Covid, whose symptoms include overwhelming fatigue, difficulty thinking, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal complications, and headaches. There are no proven treatments. Speaking earlier this year fro...

3. Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults

   WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 -- Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns. The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

4. The Relentless Cost of Chronic Diseases

   At first, my legs buckled. Then I started nearly fainting and was struck by fierce jaw, neck, and back pain—six unhappy faces-worth on the scale.  Just as quickly, as one tends to do, I created narratives to explain these sudden symptoms. That one glass of wine had done me in. The steamy weather led my knees to wobble. It was the aftermath of a concussion I got after I fell in a hole in the sidewalk. It was from when I hurt my neck when I was thrown down on a subway platform by a man with low spatial awareness and somewhere to be. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] It turned out I was fainting because I had gotten COVID-19 for the second and then the third time and now had Long COVID, although it took six months for the doctors to arrive at this conclusion. It seem...

5. Association between arthritis and the risk of depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults: a nationwide population-based study - Hou DL, Yang Y.

   BACKGROUND: Arthritis patients often endure the development of depressive symptoms, significantly impacting their quality of life. However, current research on the correlation between arthritis and depressive symptoms remains limited, suggesting inconsiste... (Source: SafetyLit)

6. Congress Allocates $10 Million for Arthritis Research Congress Allocates $10 Million for Arthritis Research

   This is the first stand-alone arthritis research program under the Department of Defenses'Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

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7. Why Heart Disease Research Still Favors Men

   Published in partnership with The Fuller Project, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to the coverage of women’s issues around the world. Katherine Fitzgerald had just arrived at the party. Before she could even get a drink, she threw up and broke out in a sweat. “I was dizzy. I couldn’t breathe. I had heart pain,” Fitzgerald says. She knew she was having a heart attack. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] What she didn’t know then was that the heart attack could have been prevented. Fitzgerald, a health-conscious, exercise-loving lawyer, should have been taking statin drugs to stop the buildup of plaque in her arteries that caused the heart attack and two others that followed. Fitzgerald’s case illustrates a dangerous gap in medical car...

8. Study: Treat-to-Target Success in Early RA Is Durable

   (MedPage Today) -- Success with "treat-to-target" therapy for early-stage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) lasted up to 20 years, according to researchers who followed up with participants in two of the first clinical trials aimed at testing the strategy... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)

9. No Response to TNF Inhibitor in JIA? Another May Do the Trick

   (MedPage Today) -- Kids with polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who received a second tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor after failing one initially did just as well as those who changed to a different type of drug, a registry... (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)

10. Victims of a 'killer' antibiotic: Mother, 44, suffers stroke and is left partially deaf while Rambo actor, 61, develops debilitating arthritis

    The FDA has said that the drugs should only be prescribed for some conditions when there are no other treatment options. However, DailyMail.com has learned that this is far from the reality. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

11. First-of-Its-Kind RA Research Summit Offers Diverse Program First-of-Its-Kind RA Research Summit Offers Diverse Program

    The Arthritis Foundation has partnered with the Hospital for Special Surgery to host a 2-day meeting on RA, assembling researchers who pursue a diverse array of strategies to potentially improve care.Hospital for Special Surgery (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)

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12. How to stop toxic stress making you ill: DR LAWSON WULSIN reveals the very surprising everyday steps you can take

    Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression and autoimmune disorders such as arthritis are all conditions that can be driven by a hidden cause that doctors very seldom mention: chronic stress. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

13. Take ownership of your health for a successful joint replacement

    Todd Wicker, a 60-year-old senior sales manager, is always on the go. Through his work, he ’s traveled to 28 countries around the world. So he spends a lot of time in airports and airplanes. As an avid fan of the University of South Carolina athletics, he loves going to basketball, baseball and football games. Twelve years ago, arthritis in his right knee started bothering him. Multipl e orthopedic doctors told him he was too young to have a knee replacement and needed to lose weight. Even when… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

14. Do trendy turmeric supplements really treat pain, boost mood, and improve allergies? Experts say they work best for 2 conditions

    Americans spend around $50 billion a year on supplements. One of the most popular is turmeric, a bright orange root that has its roots in both traditional Eastern medicine and cuisine. Proponents are willing to pay $20 or more for a bottle, hoping to relieve arthritis pain and inflammation, lower…#keithsingletary #curcumin #singletary #janetlfunk #departmentofmedicine #nationalheart #bloodinstitute #bioperine #piperine (Source: Reuters: Health)

15. Are NSAIDs Safe for You?

    NSAIDs can help relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, but you should know the potential risks the drugs pose before taking them. (Source: WebMD Health)

16. Rwanda: Navigating Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis

    [New Times] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints of the body, as well as the lungs, heart, eyes, and other parts. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

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17. Biosimilars Basics for Patients

    Biosimilars are safe and effective medications for treating many illnesses such as arthritis and cancer. Learn about biosimilars and how they benefit patients. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)

18. Finding Balance as a Woman With RA

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can throw everything out of whack when you’re a woman trying to juggle work, family, and friends while caring for yourself. Here’s how one woman finds balance. (Source: WebMD Health)

19. The Battle Against Rheumatoid Arthritis Progression

    Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It also affects your mental health. But you can slow RA progression and manage symptoms. (Source: WebMD Health)

20. Nightshade Vegetables Aren ’ t Actually Bad for You

    If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of health and wellness trends online, you’ve likely stumbled upon the so-called shadowy side of nightshades—vegetables that include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers. What’s made them suddenly newsworthy is that they’ve been singled out by self-proclaimed wellness experts and celebrity dieters as culprits behind a range of health issues, from arthritis to autoimmune disease flare-ups and indigestion. While there’s little scientific evidence for these claims, some people report feeling better after cutting nightshades from their diets. So before you start side-eyeing your salad, eggplant parmesan, and baked potato, it’s worth taking a closer look. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] W...