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1. Vitamin D Supplements Might Cut Your Odds for Autoimmune Diseases

   THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 -- Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests. Previous research has hinted at this connection, but the new study is the first... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

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2. Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Raise Heart, Cancer Risks

   THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 -- Finding the right medication for rheumatoid arthritis isn't easy, and a newer pill against the disease carries higher risks of heart attack, stroke and cancer than older RA drugs, a new clinical trial confirms. The study... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

3. Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug, Tofacitinib (Xeljanz), Might Raise Heart, Cancer Risks

   THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 -- Finding the right medication for rheumatoid arthritis isn't easy, and a newer pill against the disease carries higher risks of heart attack, stroke and cancer than older RA drugs, a new clinical trial confirms. The study... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

4. Pulmonary Artery Involvement in TAK and Heart Diseases Pulmonary Artery Involvement in TAK and Heart Diseases

   A new study looks at the incidence of ischemic heart diseases and infections among Takayasu arteritis patients with pulmonary artery involvement.Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

5. GSK kicks off trials of pioneering ‘bioelectronic’ disease treatment

   The first patient has been given an implant to control rheumatoid arthritis by modifying nerve signals to the spleen (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)

6. A Newly Published Network Meta-Analysis (NMA) Found TREMFYA ® (guselkumab) Ranked Highest for Overall Level of Skin Clearance and Provided Positive Joint Efficacy Among Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Therapies

   Conclusions (i.e., comparable) are based on an overlap of pairwise 95 percent credible intervals.1c. PASI 90 is defined as at least 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score. The PASI score grades the amount of surface area on each body region that is covered by PsO plaques and the severity of plaques for their redness, thickness, and scaliness.13 PASI 90 was not a controlled endpoint in DISCOVER-1 or -2.8,9d. TREMFYA q4w dosing is not currently FDA-approved.2e. The PsA-modified vdH-S score combines erosion and joint space narrowing scores derived from radiographs of joints in body regions impacted by PsA.14 TREMFYA is not approved in the U.S. for inhibition of structural damage.2f. ACR20 response is defined as both at least 20 percent improvement from baseline in the number o...

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7. Skyrizi Approved for Psoriatic Arthritis

   WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26, 2022 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the approval of Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) to treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis, the manufacturer announced Friday. The dosing regimen of Skyrizi for... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

8. Ibuprofen: The ‘serious’ side effect which could signal 'bleeding in your stomach'

   PAINKILLERS can be used to tackle a number of problems, such as tackling painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. One popular choice, however, carries with it some concerning side effects. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

9. Fatigue Common Even With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

   TUESDAY, Jan. 25, 2022 -- Fatigue is prevalent and persistent in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Dec. 27 in Rheumatology. Onosi Sylvia Ifesemen, M.B.B.S., from the University of Nottingham in the United... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

10. Johnson & Johnson Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2021 Results

    New Brunswick, N.J. (January 25, 2022) – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced results for fourth-quarter and full year 2021. “Our 2021 performance reflects continued strength across all segments of our business. Guided by Our Credo, I am honored to assume the role of CEO, leading our global teams in continuing our work to deliver life-changing solutions to consumers, patients, and health care providers” said Joaquin Duato, Chief Executive Officer. “Given our strong results, financial profile, and innovative pipeline we are well positioned for success in 2022 and beyond.” OVERALL FINANCIAL RESULTS expand REGIONAL SALES RESULTS expand SEGMENT SALES RESULTS expand 1 Non-GAAP financial measure;...

11. MRI of Hand, Foot May Predict RA in Undifferentiated Arthritis

    MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 -- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the hand and foot may predict rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients presenting with undifferentiated arthritis (UA), according to a study published online Jan. 12 in Rheumatology. Nikolet... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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12. COVID antiviral Molnupiravir to be tested in RECOVERY trial on hospitalised patients

    The RECOVERY Trial was launched as an emergency response in March 2020 and has so far discovered three effective treatments for COVID-19 - the inexpensive steroid dexamethasone; the arthritis drug tocilizumab; and an artificial antibody treatment, now known as Ronapreve. (Source: The Economic Times)

13. 400,000 NHS patients suffering from psoriatic arthritis to benefit from new daily pill rollout

    In September 2019, reality TV star Kim Kardashian revealed she had been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, which began with a rash on her stomach and legs, leading to severe pain in her hands. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

14. FDA Approves Risankizumab (Skyrizi) for Psoriatic Arthritis FDA Approves Risankizumab (Skyrizi) for Psoriatic Arthritis

    The approval is the second indication for the anti-interleukin 23 monoclonal antibody after approval for plaque psoriasis was granted in 2019.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

15. Arthritis & the COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know

    FRIDAY, Jan. 21, 2022 -- Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots. Research is limited, but evidence suggests that disease-modifying drugs... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

16. U.S. FDA Approves Second Indication for Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) to Treat Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis

    NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Skyrizi® (risankizumab-rzaa) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)

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17. Is a Night in the Hospital Necessary After Hip, Knee Replacement?

    Title: Is a Night in the Hospital Necessary After Hip, Knee Replacement?Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/19/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/20/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)

18. Are western lifestyles causing a rise in autoimmune diseases?

    Could the food we eat and the air we breath be damaging our immune systems? The number of people with autoimmune diseases, from rheumatoid arthritis to type 1 diabetes, began to increase around 40 years ago in the west. Now, some are also emerging in countries that had never seen the diseases before.Ian Sample speaks to genetic scientist and consultant gastroenterologist James Lee about how this points to what western lifestyles might be doing to our health, and how genetics could reveal exactly how our immune systems are malfunctioningArchive: King 5 News, WXYZ Channel 7Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)

19. Arthritis: How the condition can appear in your eyes – what to spot

    ARTHRITIS affects roughly 400,000 people in the UK. Suffering with your eyes may be a lesser-known early sign of the condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

20. First-Year Follow-up of Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis First-Year Follow-up of Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis

    What have we learned about the disease course of pediatric patients with chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis?Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)