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1. Having an overweight pet could cost as much as £1,500 in vet bills, figures show

   Pet obesity can lead to conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and cruciate ligament injuries - with the latter costing up to £ 1,578.28 to address. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

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2. Actemra Biosimilar Approved

   (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved the first biosimilar version of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) blocker tocilizumab, to be marketed as Tofidence and with indications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)

3. Arthritic Hands: What Works (and Doesn't) to Ease the Pain?

   MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of feeling better. Now, a new review shows that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

4. Doctor recommends seven of the 'best' breakfasts to reduce arthritis pain

   As breakfast is the most important meal, a doctor has shared how to start your day with foods that could ease arthritis pain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

5. Reumo Flex contains hidden drug ingredient

   The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Reumo Flex, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and arthritis on various websites, including https://botanical-be.com, and possibly in some retail stores. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)

6. Kuka Flex Forte contains hidden drug ingredient

   The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Kuka Flex Forte, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and arthritis on various websites, including https://botanical-be.com, and possibly in some retail stores. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)

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7. Arthritis Among Children and Adolescents Aged ents Aged

   This report details the prevalence of arthritis among U.S. children and adolescents aged (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

8. Bilateral septic arthritis of the knees in a patient with hair-dye poisoning - K m B, Gulla V, K R, Koneru S, Rangineni J.

   We present the case of a 25-year-old female with laryngeal oedema due to para phenylene diamine-containing hair-d... (Source: SafetyLit)

9. Ginger May Ease Inflammation of Autoimmune Diseases

   MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 -- Ginger supplements may help those with certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, control inflammation. New research has added evidence to support the impact of ginger on white blood cell function,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

10. Patients With Rheumatism Have Premature Immune System Aging Patients With Rheumatism Have Premature Immune System Aging

    Researchers have studied how the T-cell aging process translates into metabolic reprogramming of the T-cells in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)

11. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain

    FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is superior to a matched education treatment in reducing the interfering effects of pain and other aspects of fibromyalgia, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Arthritis... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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12. Mayo Clinic Minute: Correcting the curve with scoliosis surgery

    Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It often is diagnosed in children — perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. However, it can be associated with other conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, infection or injuries to the spine. There are also other conditions, including congenital or neuromuscular diseases, that con contribute to a c urvature. Surgery is usually a last resort to fix the problem. And… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

13. How To Avoid China ’ s Medicine Monopoly

    I want to share a shocking statistic with you… Around 80% of all the pharmaceuticals sold in America — both prescription and over-the-counter — are manufactured in China. I’m talking about drugs for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, blood pressure and blood thinners, diuretics, aspirin, antibiotics, and a big chunk of the world’s insulin and diabetes drugs — just to name a few.1 We don’t even make penicillin anymore. The last penicillin plant in the U.S. closed its doors in 2004. Americans who rely on medicine are now almost entirely at the mercy of a country whose relations with the U.S. have become more tense than they were just a few years ago. Yet, there’s no need to panic. And in a moment, I’ll tell you why… First, let me share why we need to be concerned. P...

14. Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview

    TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation. The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

15. Doctor recommends six anti-inflammatory foods to reduce arthritis pain

    From the choice of your cooking oil to the seasoning you use, a doctor has recommended dietary tweaks that could curb inflammation and arthritis pain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

16. Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who participated in this multidisciplinary lifestyle program realized disease activity and metabolic improvements.Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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17. Could This Neuroleptic Ward Off RA?

    (MedPage Today) -- Patients taking haloperidol were significantly less likely to develop new-onset rheumatoid arthritis (RA), relative to those receiving other antipsychotic medications, researchers found. Data pooled from the VA health system... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)

18. Gene Test Spots Those Vulnerable to Rare but Severe Side Effect of Drugs for MS, Other Conditions

    WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 -- A large number of drugs used to treat everything from multiple sclerosis to blood cancers to rheumatoid arthritis may cause a rare but often-fatal condition called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). But a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

19. Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences

    (MedPage Today) -- High levels of adherence to prescribed antimalarial drugs for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was associated with markedly lower cardiovascular event rates in one Canadian province, researchers found. Rates for a composite... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)

20. Comorbidities, CV Risk Factors Common in Early PsA Comorbidities, CV Risk Factors Common in Early PsA

    Data illustrated increased odds of metabolic burden in adults newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)