Rituximab
A Few Good Meds #4: RITUXIMAB Rituximab (trade names Rituxan, MabThera and Zytux) is a chimeric monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20, which is primarily found on the… en.m.wikipedia.org…
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Tofacitinib
A Few Good Meds #3: TOFACITINIB It’s the NEW STEROID:broadly targeting most pro-inflammatory cytokines (except TNF & IL1);short-acting (fast washout in the event of side-effects);fast-acting (under a week, great for…
Hydroxychloroquine
A Few Good Meds #2: HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may have symptom improvements with hydroxychloroquine treatment, which may also reduce cardiovascular risks associated with the disease,…
Metformin
A Few Good Meds #1: METFORMIN in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus www.sciencedirect.com A 3-month treatment with Metformin in newly diagnosed Type-2 Diabetics (T2DM) demonstrated an association with improved glucose control (HbA1c)…
Neuroimmunology
Neuroimmunology: Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an acquired demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. It is the second most common cause of disability in adults in United States after…
Vitamins
Some facts and factoids about Vitamin D in health and disease A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid…
Studies
PISS #3: Alcohol Slows Rheumatoid Arthritis Progression A 2010 study published online in Arthritis & Rheumatism shows that alcohol consumption reduces your risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and slows…
Studies
Politically Incorrect Scientific Studies (PISS) #1: Gout Risk Lower in Men Who Smoke A new study finds that men who smoke have a decreased risk of developing gout, but that…
Exercise
Tai Chi Offers Similar Benefits to Physical Therapy for Knee OA WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with knee osteoarthritis, Tai Chi and… www.doctorslounge.com I just might consider…
Obesity
Weight Gain Threatens Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis Weight management should be part of the treatment plan for patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, a new study indicates. www.medscape.com Fat is Bad…