Combo of methotrexate and low dose prednisone benefits alopecia areata patients: JAMA Aditi29 March 2023 6:00 AM ISTFrance: An original investigation published in JAMA Dermatology has concluded that, pertaining to the availability of treatment modalities for...
Life-threatening bacteria found in Hyderabad company's cancer drug: WHO Roshni Dhar28 March 2023 5:41 PM ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has released an alert against Celon Lab’s methotrexate, an injectable chemotherapy agent and immune system...
Methotrexate useful for managing symptoms in patients with ectopic pregnancy Dr Nirali Kapoor15 March 2023 10:00 AM ISTEctopic pregnancy is an acute emergency in obstetrics and gynecology that can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. The ...
Methotrexate use linked with increased risk of skin cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTSweden: The use of methotrexate (MTX), an immunosuppressive drug, is associated with an increased risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC),...
Administration of high-dose methotrexate in lymphoma linked to development of AKI Dr. Shravani Dali9 Jan 2023 9:45 AM ISTAdministration of high-dose methotrexate in lymphoma linked to the development of AKI suggests a recent study published in JCO Oncology...
Trial compares therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk among people with rheumatoid arthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTPeople with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate 50 percent increase in...
Ozoralizumab shows promising outcomes in Active RA patients Without Methotrexate Co-Therapy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTJAPAN: Patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were successfully treated with subcutaneous ozoralizumab at doses of 30 and 80 mg without the...
Pegloticase response rates higher when co-treated with immunomodulating therapy in gout patients Dr Supreeth D R11 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTPatients with uncontrolled/refractory gout have heavy disease burden, but few treatment options. Pegloticase lowers serum urate (SU), but anti-drug...
Holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine as effective as two-week hold among RA patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Dec 2022 9:45 AM ISTNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, showed that discontinuing...
Efficacy of Methotrexate remains same in Lichen Planopilaris independent of addition of corticosteroids Aditi28 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTIran: A recent study has concluded that the efficacy and safety of Methotrexate with and without corticosteroids remain the same. The study clarified...
Which is safer for heart of RA patients-hydroxychloroquine vs methotrexate? Medha Baranwal18 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The use of hydroxychloroquine versus methotrexate in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis led to a similar risk of sudden cardiac arrest or...
Mycophenolate mofetil and methotrexate efficacy in dermatomyositis-BJD study Dr Manoj Kumar Nayak29 Sept 2022 8:45 AM ISTMycophenolate mofetil and methotrexate efficacy in dermatomyositis- BJD study Dermatomyositis is a rare connective tissue disease characterized by...
