FDA Pushes Back Decision on Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Tofacitinib
Wednesday August 29, 2012
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended the date when they will act on the New Drug Application for tofacitinib by three months. The decision regarding tofacitinib was expected ... Read More
Understanding Medical Research Terminology
Saturday August 25, 2012
I know many people with arthritis who like to follow along with the latest research findings and study results. While reading study abstracts, it's not uncommon for them to come ... Read More
FDA Issues Updated Warning About Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium
Thursday August 23, 2012
On June 3, 2012, I blogged that the FDA had issued a warning regarding Reumofan Plus, a "natural dietary supplement" marketed for treating arthritis, muscle pain, osteoporosis, bone cancer, and ... Read More
How to Be Happy in Marriage Despite Arthritis
Tuesday August 21, 2012
You may have been diagnosed with arthritis before you got married or you may have already been part of a committed couple. It may even be the case that you ... Read More
Schoep and Owner Teach World About Loyalty, Love, and Arthritis
Friday August 17, 2012
I first saw their photo on Facebook, as I'm sure many of you did. I thought the photo was precious. But, it was more than a precious photo. The story ... Read More
Getting Ready for Company When You Have Arthritis
Tuesday August 14, 2012
You just found out that company's coming. You will want your company to be comfortable and feel at home during their stay, so you will need to make some preparations. ... Read More
Mortality Rates Same for Three TNF Blockers Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday August 10, 2012
Researchers in Sweden compared mortality (death) rates among rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with one of three TNF blockers -- Enbrel, Remicade, or Humira. In Sweden, about 15% of rheumatoid arthritis ... Read More
Protein in Staph Bacteria May Be Risk Factor for Lupus
Thursday August 9, 2012
According to study results published in the Journal of Immunology, chronic exposure to staph bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) may be a risk factor for lupus. Mayo Clinic researchers found that mice ... Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis Impacts Ability to Work and Life Expectancy
Monday August 6, 2012
As soon as you begin to learn about rheumatoid arthritis, it becomes clear that early diagnosis and treatment are recommended to get the disease under control A.S.A.P. (as soon as ... Read More
Why Are Olympic Athletes Wearing Kinesiology Tape?
Saturday August 4, 2012
If you've been watching the 2012 Summer Olympics like I have, you also spotted it. I saw it on the lower back of some of the divers. Then, I saw ... Read More
Cognitive Impairment Significant in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Friday August 3, 2012
Researchers evaluated the prevalence and possible predictors of cognitive impairment in people with rheumatoid arthritis. They assessed cognitive function (the ability to think, concentrate, formulate ideas, and remember) in a ... Read More