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...
Denosumab effective in improving BMD and microarchitecture in rheumatoid arthritis Jacinthlyn Sylvia7 Sept 2023 9:30 AM ISTIn a recent study, a pre-specified exploratory analysis has shed light on the beneficial effects of denosumab on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone...
Upadacitinib increases risk of herpes zoster, serious infections and skin cancer in RA patients: BMJ Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTIn a recent study examining the safety of upadacitinib in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, researchers have reported an increased risk of serious...
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...
Rheumatoid arthritis tied to greater risk of developing aortic stenosis Aditi11 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTAn Original Investigation published on July 31, 2023, entitled "Aortic Stenosis Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis" has concluded that those with a history...
Rheumatoid Arthritis associated with Aortic Stenosis and related mortality: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTA recent study by Tate Johnson and colleagues linked data from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Zydus Lifesciences bags USFDA nod for Indomethacin Suppository for rheumatoid arthritis Ruchika Sharma3 Aug 2023 11:30 AM ISTIndomethacin suppositories is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug indicated for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of...
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...
Hidden mental health symptoms in people living with long term autoimmune diseases Roshni Dhar27 July 2023 9:15 AM ISTAuto-immune conditions in half of the patients experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never...
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia21 July 2023 9:45 AM ISTA recent retrospective study from South Korea has shed light on the possible connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Parkinson's disease...
Male RA patients predisposed to high risk of cardiovascular issues Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 July 2023 10:30 PM ISTA recent study by Raadsen and team found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) face an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular diseases,...
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated With Higher Parkinson's Disease Risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 July 2023 9:45 AM ISTRheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the joints, may be associated with an elevated risk of developing Parkinson's...
