Search results for "Rheumatoid arthritis"
Leflunomide gets new boxed warning
A boxed warning has been added to the label of leflunomide (Arava) highlighting the risk of severe liver injury in patients taking the drug, the FDA announced last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/10.htm
20 Jul 2010
New RA criteria focus on early indicators to prevent later damage
MKSAP Quiz: kidney stone prevention
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/2.htm
17 Aug 2010
Time to curb the rising costs of prescription drugs
The U.S. will see the largest increase in per capita costs in pharmaceuticals among developed markets through 2018. The CREATES Act: Ending Regulatory Abuse, Protecting Consumers, and Ensuring Drug Price Competition would approve federal and state regulation on costs to allow for return on investment by manufacturers but ensure affordability for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2016
Zoster vaccination didn't cause infection in patients on biologics
The herpes zoster vaccine reduced the incidence of herpes zoster infection in patients with immune-mediated disease, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/6.htm
10 Jul 2012
Bisphosphonate use associated with extended implant survival in knee, hip replacements
Bisphosphonate use was associated with an almost twofold increase in implant survival time in patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/13/5.htm
13 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of skin lesions
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 40-year-old woman for a 4-month history of symmetrically distributed, severely pruritic, grouped erosions on her elbows, knees, back, and buttocks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/3.htm
11 Sep 2012
For arthritis, opioids present increased relative risk compared to NSAIDs
Cystatin C beats creatinine at predicting complications of kidney disease
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/4.htm
21 Dec 2010
MKSAP Quiz: generalized rash, facial edema, fever, and severe fatigue
Early hemodialysis initiation may be harmful to patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/16/3.htm
16 Nov 2010
Elusive Sjogren's manageable—if diagnosed
Lack of awareness compounds a condition that is exceedingly difficult to diagnose. Experts offer signs and symptoms for ruling it out or diagnosing it more quickly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/sjogrens.htm
1 Mar 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of diffuse muscle and joint pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 25-year-old woman with a 6-month history of diffuse muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/3.htm
10 Jan 2012