FDA approves intravenous Secukinumab for Rheumatic diseases Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Oct 2023 11:45 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an intravenous formulation of Secukinumab for patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing...
Fact Check: Can oiling of the navel cure joint pain? MD Fact Check team8 Sept 2023 5:15 PM ISTCan oiling of navel cure joint pain? Claim: A social media post on Pinterest claims that oiling the navel has several benefits: moisturising skin,...
Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in RA Linked to Modest Weight Gain, but Not Hypertension Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the use of low-dose glucocorticoids over a span of two years has been found to lead to a slight increase...
Prednisolone weaning feasible in Elderly RA Patients Without Substantial Disease Activity Increase Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Aug 2023 8:15 PM ISTA recent follow-up study published in Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases by Abdullah Ali Hadi Almayali, MSc, of Amsterdam University Medical Center, and...
Most common form of arthritis affects 15% of the global population over the age of 30 Isra Zaman23 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTA new study projects nearly 1 billion people will be living with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, by 2050. Currently, 15% of...
Medical Bulletin 14/August/2023 Isra Zaman14 Aug 2023 3:45 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day: Novel tool predicts patient’s risk of developing psoriatic arthritisIn research published in Arthritis...
Novel tool predicts patient's risk of developing psoriatic arthritis Isra Zaman14 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTIn research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators developed and validated a tool called PRESTO that identifies patients with...
SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce gout flares and offer CV benefits among patients with type 2 diabetes and gout: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Aug 2023 11:15 AM ISTCanada: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) may reduce gout flares and cardiovascular events in patients with gout, a recent study...
Analyzing meniscus horn lengths and concavity may assist in predicting risk of knee osteoarthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology has shed light on the connection between meniscus shape features and the risk of knee...
Why patients with gum disease are less likely to respond to RA treatment? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study suggests that breaches in damaged gums allow bacteria in the mouth to seep into the bloodstream, activating an immune response...
Brepocitinib Shows Promise for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTBrepocitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi), has demonstrated efficacy in reducing signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and is...
Alembic Pharma, Sun Pharma recall drugs in US over manufacturing issues Ruchika Sharma31 July 2023 12:30 PM ISTThe US Health regulator stated that Alembic Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,844 units of Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution in the American market.
