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A recent study has determined that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients that have prolonged use of drugs such as methotrexate, glucocorticoids and TNF-alpha blockers to control the disease may be protecting their hearts as well. Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain studied data from over 4300 RA patients from [...] According to a drug trial that was presented at the American College of Rheumatology in San Francisco indicates that methotrexate, when used in combination with tocilizumab, resulted in remission in 47% of the patients. This compares to only 8% for patients on methotrexate alone. [...] Biogen Idec Inc. announced on October 9th that it was discontinuing development of its investigational rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug baminercept after if failed to meet Phase II study endpoints. [...] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have been treated with several different drugs, including Enbrel (etanercept) and methotrexate. Now a study conducted in the United Kingdom indicates that treatment with a combination of Enbrel (an anti-TNF), and methotrexate increases the remission rate. Nearly 550 RA patients from Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America, none of whom [...] Psoriasis is a genetic disease with at least eight chromosomes so far that researchers have identified as being connected to the genetic transmission of the disease. There are also several environmental factors that play key roles in the development of psoriasis, among them are drugs, skin trauma, infection and stress. [...] People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have depressed immune systems and are therefore encouraged to get the annual flu vaccination. However, a recent study has found that RA patients who have taken rituximab may not get the same protection against the seasonal flu. Rituximab depletes B cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies against infections. [...] There are several treatments utilized for reducing joint inflammation and preventing or reducing joint damage due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Among the treatments are immunosuppressant drugs, which work by suppressing the response of the body’s immune system. Since the development of RA is related to anomalies with the immune system, controlling immune system response [...] |
  
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