Arthritis News
October 2008
- Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Doses of Pegloticase for Gout Studied - October 17th, 2008
September 2008
- Ocrelizumab, a Humanized Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody, Studied for the Treatment of RA - September 29th, 2008
- PAD-4 Autoantibodies Identified as a Novel Severity Factor in RA - September 12th, 2008
August 2008 Arthritis News
- FDA Arthritis Advisory Board Recommends the Approval of Tocilizumab (Actemra) for the Treatment of RA - August 25th, 2008
- CDC Releases New Guidelines for Use of Zoster Vaccine in Immunosuppressed Patients - August 12th, 2008
July 2008 Arthritis News
- Immune Tolerance Induced by Chicken Type II Collagen as Treatment for RA - July 24th, 2008
- Increasing the Dose of Etanercept not Efficacious in Rheumatoid Arthritis - July 16th, 2008
June 2008 Arthritis News
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FDA Launches Safety Review of TNF Inhibitors in Children - June 25th, 2008
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New Onset Psoriatic Arthritis Reported in Psoriasis Patients Treated with Efalizumab - June 10th, 2008
May 2008 Arthritis News
- Denosumab, an inhibitor of RANKL, suppresses erosions but has no effect on articular signs and symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis - May 27th, 2008
- Barriers to Urate Lowering Therapy Explored - May 7th, 2008
April 2008 Arthritis News
- Golimumab Shows Promise for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis - April 30th, 2008
- Does Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Affect RA Outcomes? - April 2nd, 2008
March 2008 News
- Do TNF Inhibitors Increase the Risk of Heart Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Is Glucosamine Sulfate an Effective Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Hip?
February 2008 News
- European Admixture Associated with Genetic Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis in African-Americans
- Subcutaneous vs. Oral Methotrexate: Which is Preferred in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
January 2008 Arthritis News
- Early Safety Study of Atacicept Shows Promise in Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Are TNF-Inhibitors Safe for Use in HIV Infected Patients?
December 2007 Arthritis News
November 2007 Arthritis News
- Do Occupational Exposures Increase the Risk of Death from Systemic Autoimmune Disease?
- Even High Normal Serum Uric Acid Levels May Lead to Ischemic Changes in the Brain
October 2007 Arthritis News
September 2007 Arthritis News
- Is TNF Inhibitor Use Associated with a Reduced Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Combination of Methotrexate and Isoniazid Appears Safe for RA Patients
- Knuckle Cracking and Arthritis - A Question and Answer
August 2007 Arthritis News
- PROMPT Study Finds Methotrexate Beneficial in Early Undifferentiated Arthritis
- Hydroxychloroquine Use May Protect Against the Development of Diabetes in RA Patients
July 2007 Arthritis News
- Coffee Consumption May Protect Against the Development of Gout
- Do Vitamin D Levels Affect Disease Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
June 2007 Arthritis News
- Prednisone, but not TNF inhibitors, is associated with an increased risk of serious infection in older RA patients
- No Link Between RA Therapy and Lymphoma Observed in Large Cohort of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
May 2007 Arthritis News
April 2007 Arthritis News
- Demand for Rheumatologists Expected to Exceed Supply in Coming Decades
- FDA Arthritis Advisory Panel Votes Against Approval of Etoricoxib for Osteoarthritis
- Corticosteroids Linked to Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis
March 2007 Arthritis News
- No Definite Link between Dietary Protein Intake and Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
- Does Recreational Exercise Influence the Development of Osteoarthritis of the Knee?
February 2007 Arthritis News
- Is TNF Inhibitor Therapy Effective at Preventing Bony Ankylosis in Ankylosing Spondylitis? Preliminary Evidence from a Mouse Model
- Is Knee Chondrocalcinosis Associated with Progressive Cartilage Damage?
January 2007 Arthritis News
- High rates of continuation for RA patients switched to second TNF inhibitor
- RA Patients in Remission May Still Have Subclinical Synovitis
- Genentech Announces Rare Opportunistic Infection in Two Lupus Patients Treated with Rituximab
*Arthritis news summaries and editorials are written by Jon Giles, M.D., Joan Bathon, M.D., and Clifton O. Bingham, M.D. unless otherwise noted.