A link between heart disease and gum disease? Nov 2, 2009
Patients with periodontal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis all have chronic inflammation, and all turn out to have higher cardiac risk than previously appreciated. The gum disease specialists and cardiologists now recommend that if you have periodontitis and at least one risk factor for heart disease (such as smoking, a family history of heart disease, or cholesterol problems), you should get a medical evaluation if you have not had one in the past year. (Boston Globe)
Public option not helped by vaccine mess Nov 1, 2009
But I did ask my rheumatologist, since rheumatoid arthritis is one of those things that makes getting the flu worse ... But I did ask my rheumatologist, since rheumatoid arthritis is one of those things that makes getting the flu worse. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss Oct 31, 2009
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced in the body or contained in drugs that are used to control inflammation in patients with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Crohn's disease, as well as inflammatory conditions such as asthma. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis can occur in people taking steroid medications such as prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone and cortisone, according to background information provided in a news release about the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer Oct 30, 2009
Treatment with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers doesn't increase rheumatoid arthritis patients' risk of cancer, new research has found ... TNF blockers are immunosuppressants that reduce inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis, but concerns have been raised that long-term use of the drugs may increase the risk of infections and cancer ... Swedish researchers analyzed data from 6,366 rheumatoid arthritis patients who started anti-TNF therapy with infliximab (Remicade), adalimumab... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
JAX publishes online tool for exploring autoimmune disease gene networks Oct 30, 2009
To help researchers investigate these common pathways, The Jackson Laboratory has published "Pathways to Discovery: Autoimmune Diseases" (), a unique, interactive, and publicly accessible online resource that illustrates the genetic networks involved in five common autoimmune diseases: inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and psoriasis. The backbone of the new tool is five "spider-web" diagrams that depict the gene/proteins involved in two or more of the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems Oct 29, 2009
Similarly, probiotics and prebiotics, food supplements that affect the balance of gut bacteria, reduce the symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, also inflammatory diseases. Until now no-one has understood why. (Science Daily)
New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients Oct 29, 2009
Researchers think they now understand the way that fish oils benefit people with rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions linked to inflammation. The body converts an ingredient in fish oils called DHA into a chemical called Resolvin D2, which reduces the inflammation that can lead to various diseases, the scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and Harvard Medical School explained in their study published in the Oct. 28 issue of the journal Nature. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Scientists find link between diet and immune system Oct 29, 2009
"When (immune cells) go bad they cause inflammatory diseases, so asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease." Prof. Mackay said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients Oct 29, 2009
A recent study by Swedish researchers found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients did not experience an elevated cancer risk in the first 6 years after starting anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy ... Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation in the joints, joint tissue, and other organs and is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis ... Article: "Cancer Risk in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With AntiTumor Necrosis Factor... (EurekAlert!)
Research Supports Grass-Fed Beef Indeed Healthier (35) Oct 29, 2009
Further, omega-3 consumption has been shown to reduce inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The human brain has a high requirement for DHA; low levels have been linked to low brain serotonin levels, connected to increased tendency for depression and suicide. (Agri-View, WI)
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis Oct 29, 2009
These steroid drugs are used to control inflammation in patients with such autoimmune diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Crohn's disease as well as inflammatory conditions such as asthma. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis occurs when patients taking steroid medications such as prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone, and cortisone exhibit reduced bone mass and bone strength. (EurekAlert!)
Fish Oil Reduces Inflammation, Study Finds Oct 29, 2009
Because of this, researchers felt that this active ingredient in fish oil has great potential as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and stroke. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Fish oils help fight arthritis Oct 29, 2009
Now, British researchers claim to have uncovered a mechanism that explains why taking fish oils can help with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. In the new study, the research team showed how the body converts an ingredient found in fish oils into another chemical called Resolvin D2 and how this chemical reduces the inflammation that leads to a variety of diseases. (India Times, India)
Why Fish Oils Help With Conditions Like Rheumatoid Arthritis How They Could Help Even More Oct 29, 2009
28, 2009) New research from Queen Mary, University of London and Harvard Medical School has revealed precisely why taking fish oils can help with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis ... Researchers have now discovered precisely why taking fish oils can help with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis ... 3, 2005) Occupational exposure to mineral oils, in particular hydraulic or motor oil, increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 30. (Science Daily)
5 nuggets of knowledge about tea Oct 28, 2009
reports several other medical conditions in which drinking green tea can be beneficial include rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, infections and impaired immune function. And all this time we thought it just tasted good and provided a little morning caffeine buzz. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Do drug therapies raise risk of bladder cancer? Oct 27, 2009
Doctors commonly prescribe a combination of cytotoxic drugs and glucocorticoids as immunosuppressive therapy to help recipients of transplants avoid rejection of their new organs, and patients with rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and other conditions often take glucocorticoids. Previous research, in some of which Karagas participated, has shown associations between such drug therapies and higher risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. (EurekAlert!)
The Office, Kitchen Visionary Oct 27, 2009
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) said the result was helped by strong sales of Humira, an injection for rheumatoid arthritis and other. 10/14/2009 08:33 PM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings (3) Oct 25, 2009
Inflammation caused by mercury and other dental metals is frequent in patients with neurologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis or collagenous diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Patients suffering from CFS is another category with frequent metal allergy-mostly to nickel and mercury. (Malibu Times, CA)
Study: No Benefit to Costly Arthritis Meds Oct 24, 2009
(WebMD) For many people with rheumatoid arthritis, the traditional, and much cheaper, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) appear to work just as well as newer TNF blockers that target the underlying disease process, a large study shows ... All had early rheumatoid arthritis, with an average of less than four months since diagnosis, and had not yet received disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) ... Little, if any attempt is made to understand why the human body attacks itself... (CBS News -- Health)
Study raises red flag over home insecticides, autoimmune diseases Oct 23, 2009
New research suggests a link between women's exposure to household insecticides including roach and mosquito killers and the autoimmune disorders rheumatoid arthritis and lupus ... Previous research has linked agricultural pesticides to higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, two diseases in which the immune system goes haywire and begins to attack the body. (USA Today -- News)
•Greenwood woman doesn't let arthritis diagnosis slow her down Oct 23, 2009
Debbie McGrady witnessed the damage that rheumatoid arthritis could do. She had seen pictures of gnarled, twisted fingers. (The Daily Journal)
Advancing marijuana-use attitudes Oct 23, 2009
Published clinical and preclinical trials have indicated benefits from marijuana use in treating Alzheimer s disease, chronic pain, diabetes, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hypertension, incontinence, staph infection, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea and Tourette s syndrome. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
For drugmakers, higher profits but muted sales Oct 23, 2009
Abilify, Orencia for rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia drug Sprycel and hepatitis B drug Baraclude all had double-digit sales increases. Blood thinner Plavix, the world s number two drug, had sales of $1. (Boston Globe)
Name change hopes for initial success Oct 23, 2009
A Brisbane-based bio-tech that is working on a cure for rheumatoid arthritis is expected to release its prospectus for its planned initial public offering at the start of next month ... CBio Limited argues its yet-to-be developed treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is ''potentially a very valuable asset. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Insecticides May Harm Female Immune System Oct 22, 2009
Study Shows Insecticides Might Raise Risk of Autoimmune Diseases Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis for Women ... (WebMD) Women who spray their homes and gardens with insecticides may be placing themselves at risk for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, a study shows ... Of the total, 178 of them had rheumatoid arthritis and 27 had lupus. (CBS News)
How Drug Industry Lobbyists Got Their Way on Health Care Oct 22, 2009
Biologics average more than 20 times the cost of traditional drugs: treating breast cancer with a year's worth of the biologic Herceptin can cost $48,000; Remicade, for rheumatoid arthritis, can cost $20,000 annually. For other, rarer diseases, the price of biologic treatments can be as high as $200,000 a year. (Time.com)
Exercise Reduces Fatigue In Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Oct 22, 2009
6, 2009) Exercise programs designed to improve strength and stamina are safe and effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new review. The researchers reviewed dynamic exercise program. (Science Daily)
A randomized single blind crossover trial comparing leather and commercial wrist splints for treating chronic wrist pain in adults. Oct 21, 2009
Key words: wrist, splints, ADL, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, occupational therapy. The complete article is available as a. (BioMed Central)
Pfizer profit jumps 26% on cost cutting Oct 21, 2009
Those include Pfizer's pain treatment Celebrex, blood pressure treatment Norvasc ophthalmology drug Xalatan and Wyeth blockbusters including antidepressant Effexor, children's pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar and Enbrel, a biotech drug for rheumatoid arthritis. Revenue and costs from Wyeth were not included in Tuesday's earnings report. (USA Today -- Money)
Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases Oct 21, 2009
Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ... MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests a link between women's exposure to household insecticides -- including roach and mosquito killers -- and the autoimmune disorders rheumatoid arthritis and lupus ... Previous research has linked agricultural pesticides to higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, two diseases in which the immune system goes haywire and begins to attack the body. (MEDLINEplus)
Drug Could Provide First Treatment For Scleroderma Oct 20, 2009
30, 2006) The potent cancer drug Gleevec, used to combat leukemia and some gastrointestinal cancers, may be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, according to a team of researchers at the Stanford. (July 17, 2008) Distinct genetic profiles can discern different groups of patients with scleroderma, a vexing autoimmune disease in which the body turns against itself, Dartmouth Medical School researchers report. (Science Daily)
Trubion says drug study goes well Oct 20, 2009
Trubion says rheumatoid arthritis drug study goes well - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Trubion says rheumatoid arthritis drug study goes well ... said its study of its TRU-015 treatment for rheumatoid arthritis received favorable safety and efficacy data. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Eleven Genetic Variations Linked To Type 2 Diabetes Oct 20, 2009
24, 2008) A limited number of genes appear to be involved in the development of eleven immune-related diseases such as type 1 diabetes, coeliac disease, Crohn s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This has. (Science Daily)
Women's health problems doctors still miss Oct 20, 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis ... Rheumatoid arthritis attacks the linings of the joints (called synovium) via the immune system, causing swelling, aching, and potential deformity in hands, wrists, hips, knees, and feet. (CNN)
Milestone Discovery In Cell Behaviors Oct 19, 2009
The discovery sheds new light on cell behaviour and could lead to the development on new drugs to combat diseases such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease. The team led by Monash University Associate Professor Martin Lackmann found that for one particular communicator between cells, an enzyme known as A-Disintegrin-And-Metalloprotease 10 (ADAM10), a change in the shape of its contender (communication partner) will start the communication process. (Science Daily)
FDA Nixes Wider Use of Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Oct 18, 2009
FDA rejects expanded use of rheumatoid arthritis drug Rituxan ... The Food and Drug Administration has rejected an application to expand the use of rheumatoid arthritis treatment Rituxan for patients with earlier stages of the disease, biotech drug developers Genentech Inc. and Biogen Idec said Saturday ... They have reports of three cases of this disease occurring in about 100,000 rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with Rituxan. (ABC News -- Wire)
New therapy for vasculitis will help patients avoid infertility and cancer Oct 18, 2009
Researchers have identified that Rituxan, a drug previously approved for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's B cell lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, can treat severe ANCA-associated vasculitis as effectively as cyclophosphamide, the current standard therapy ... Rituxan, manufactured by Genentech, is currently approved in the U.S. to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis. (EurekAlert!)
UAB nabs $4.4M grant for arthritis study Oct 17, 2009
4 million grant to lead the first large-scale study of rheumatoid arthritis in black Americans. UAB will lead 12 universities in a study of the genomes of 3,200 African Americans at multiple locations to see if they are susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis, the university said in a news release ... The five-year grant from the , Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is the first large-scale genetic analysis of African American rheumatoid arthritis patients. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Kathleen Turner: Relishing Raunch in a New Era Oct 17, 2009
To be sure, today looks a lot different from the siren who made movie goers sweat in 1981's "Body Heat." Stalled for years by rheumatoid arthritis and the alcoholism that ensued, the 55-year-old actress has been to hell and back. But in Showtime's raunchy, rowdy, -helmed "," the girl prove's she's still got it -- the power to enthrall audiences with her throaty drawl, the ability to make all other characters fade into the background when she steps into a scene. (ABC News)
The Top Ten Health Benefits of Turm... Oct 17, 2009
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis reported significant pain relief when given turmeric in a clinical study. Turmeric can help the body stave off flu and ease its symptoms. (Suite101.com)
Roche Raises Forecast for Sales as Revenue Exceeds Analysts' Expectations Oct 15, 2009
Sales of MabThera, used to treat non-Hodgkins lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, increased 2. 7 percent to 1. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
'Beneficial' Effects Of Alcohol? Researchers Urge Caution On Recent Results, Suggest Life-Style Factors Real Source Oct 15, 2009
(June 18, 2007) New data suggest that alcohol may protect against rheumatoid arthritis, with three units a week exhibiting protective effects and ten units a week being more protective still. An alcohol consumption. (Science Daily)
J&J ekes out profit rise despite sales drop Oct 15, 2009
Only a few drugs showed sales growth, including Remicade for rheumatoid arthritis and other immune disorders, up 6 percent to $1 billion. The smallest division, consumer products, posted a 2. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Psoriasis: A Nuisance or a Deadly Disease? Oct 14, 2009
This abnormal activity is characteristic of an autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis. As a result of inflammation, skin cells regenerate every two to four days, as opposed to every 28 days in healthy skin, causing an excessive build up of cells. (Fox News)
Parents unsure about vaccine Oct 13, 2009
That's bad news for Mallory, whose immune system is depressed by medication she takes for rheumatoid arthritis. "We can't take the nasal spray. It has the live virus and people with compromised immune systems or under 2 years old can't have it," Mallory said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
clouds scare Russia Oct 13, 2009
I have dodgy eyesight and Rheumatoid Arthritis, which is at its worst in the mornings. MOst posts have at least one error in them. (Harper's Magazine)
Onyx Pharma will pay up to $851M for Proteolix Oct 13, 2009
The company is also doing research on compounds that would treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus. Those drugs are intended to treat abnormal inflammation without affecting normal cells, Onyx said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Immune Cell Entry Into Pancreatic Islets Key To Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Origins Oct 10, 2009
Vignali said it is unclear if the findings will hold true for other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's disease. The authors noted that the structure, location and other factors might make the islet cells unique. (Science Daily)
Study Isolates Virus in Chronic Fatigue Sufferers Oct 10, 2009
Symptoms last at least six months and can be as disabling as multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, the CDC said. But Mikovits said there is currently no treatment for CFS aside from cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients cope with the disorder's crippling effects. (Newsmax)
J&J wheels and deals, awaits new product approvals Oct 10, 2009
Earlier this month, the European Union approved Simponi, a successor drug to the blockbuster biotech treatment Remicade for rheumatoid arthritis and other immune disorders. Partner Schering-Plough Corp. has rights to most foreign sales of the two products, but J&J is now seeking that revenue on top of the U.S. sales it gets, claiming their contract allows that because Schering-Plough is about to undergo a change of control: It's being acquired by Merck & Co.. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Strategy For Mismatched Stem Cell Transplants Triggers Protection Against Graft-vs.-host Disease Oct 9, 2009
And, they said, it opens a window on other potential applications of co-stimulatory blockade, which is already being used clinically to treat rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease) and is being tested in mismatched kidney transplants. Guinan is the associate director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research at Dana-Farber and an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. (Science Daily)
Area man touts benefits of Y membership Oct 9, 2009
He joined the local YMCA in early 2007 after his doctor suggested an exercise regimen would help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and promote joint flexibility. "I've become somewhat of a fanatic," he said. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Herbal Cures for Chronic Pain and I... Oct 9, 2009
Clinical studies have shown Ashwagandha to relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis ... In the second study,Ginger was used to treat 28 rheumatoid arthritis patients, 18 osteoarthritis patients, and ten patients suffering from muscular discomfort ... Seventy-five percent of both the rheumatoid arthritis and the osteoarthritis patients reported relief from pain and swelling. (Suite101.com)
Jumping Genes, Gene Loss And Genome Dark Matter Oct 9, 2009
8, 2009) In research published in Nature, an international team describes the finest map of changes to the structure of human genomes and a resource they have developed for researchers worldwide to look at the role of these changes in human disease. They also identify 75 'jumping genes' -- regions of our genome that can be found in more than one location in some individuals. (Science Daily)
IMS sees brighter outlook for global drug sales Oct 8, 2009
While several new drugs with potential to exceed 1 billion each in annual revenue are likely to enter the market to treat conditions such as osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, diabetes and blood clots, they are not expected to generate the magnitude of sales as those going off patent, IMS said. Aitken said a real breakthrough drug could still generate many billions of dollars. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
New Biologic Drug Is Effective Against Rheumatoid Arthritis Oct 8, 2009
7, 2009) Abatacept, a member of a new class of drug that targets immune cells to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is effective against RA, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review ... "Like other biologics, abatacept is an expensive drug, but if the benefits are evident, it may be of great interest to patients with rheumatoid arthritis who fail standard therapy or other biologic treatment. Our review shows that it is indeed effective, and generally well-tolerated, but we would strongly... (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take Oct 7, 2009
Around 90 percent of the 227 rheumatoid arthritis sufferers questioned in the survey admitted using unconventional methods to ease their pain. One in five said they used bees to sting their aching parts in order to cure the pain while others said they had drank urine or eaten crushed ants. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Breakthrough in stem cell study may fetch Nobel Oct 7, 2009
Given their special abilities, stem cells offer the possibility to replace damaged cells, tissues and maybe organs to treat diseases such as Alzheimers, heart disease, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis. Growing stem cells from human eggs has long been a controversial issue, but in a recent breakthrough scientists have managed to avoid the ethical quandaries by making human stem cells from ordinary skin cells. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Acupressure Massage Oct 6, 2009
The Top Spa Double Treat. Acupressure is an ancient healing in which firm pressure is applied to the body s pressure points and meridians. (Suite101.com)
CFS/ME and Stimulants Oct 6, 2009
There are case reports of dexamphetamine helping refractory interstitial cystitis (a painful condition of the bladder) and intractable pain from rheumatoid arthritis. They've even been suggested to help headaches, chronic urticaria and even carpal tunnel syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Stem cell pioneers could win Nobel Prize Oct 5, 2009
Given their special abilities, stem cells offer the possibility to replace damaged cells, tissues and maybe organs to treat diseases such as Alzheimer's, heart disease, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Never neglect that pain! Oct 4, 2009
An X-ray and a bone density test can point to osteo-arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis which are both degenerative diseases of the bone. These problems are more common in women than in men, as bone density often decreases after menopause. (India Times, India)
Authorities still in a haze over medical marijuana Oct 4, 2009
In one corner of Washington state, a 62-year-old rheumatoid arthritis patient could face more than eight years in prison for growing marijuana for himself and three others. In Seattle, meanwhile, a collection of grow operations serves 2,000 people with little interference from police. (Fresno Bee)
Nude man accused of pounding on cars on a highway Oct 3, 2009
In one corner of Washington state, a 62-year-old rheumatoid arthritis patient could face more than eight years in prison for growing marijuana for himself and three others ... In one corner of Washington state, a 62-year-old rheumatoid arthritis patient could face more than eight years in prison for growing marijuana for himself and three others. (Fresno Bee)
Read more... Oct 2, 2009
Arthritis-related diseases, such as lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and scleroderma, can be seriously debilitating and sometimes life-threatening. Palo Alto rheumatologist and two-time Olympic cyclist Dr. Christine Thorburn will be joining the California Coast Classic for the first time this year. (PNN Online)
