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Arthritis: Drugs News



Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 12:00
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate as treatment for type of osteoporosis, study finds.
News Topics : Steroids, Osteoporosis, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs


Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 14:00
No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows.
News Topics : Immune Disorders, Cancer: Misc, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 14:00
Popular supplement doesn't prevent loss of cartilage in knee, study finds.
News Topics : Nutritional Supplements, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs


Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wed Aug 19, 2009, 09:00
Study compares ancient remedy to modern drug, but not the most common, experts say.
News Topics : Herbal Medicine, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
Sat Jun 27, 2009, 08:18
Small, early study finds few long-term side effects.
News Topics : Research & Development, Drugs: Misc, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs


New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Thu Apr 09, 2009, 17:00
Study shows golimumab improved physical function, eased symptoms.
News Topics : Skin Disorders: Psoriasis, Drugs: Misc, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


Hip Osteoarthritis Therapy No Better Than Placebo
Fri Mar 06, 2009, 17:00
FDA-approved injection for knees less effective in deep joint areas, French study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Food & Drug Administration, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs


Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Raise Shingles Risk
Tue Feb 17, 2009, 16:00
Older people and those also taking steroids are most vulnerable, study finds.
News Topics : Viruses, Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Drugs


Drug Reduces Inflammatory Arthritis Symptoms, Lesions
Thu Feb 12, 2009, 14:00
Ustekinumab effective for patients who don't respond to current treatments, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Skin Disorders: Psoriasis, Skin Disorders: Misc, Research & Development, Immune Disorders, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis
Fri Feb 06, 2009, 16:00
European drug is not the same as supplement available in U.S., study says.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Nutritional Supplements, Knee Problems, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Drugs


Biologics Don't Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Tue Oct 28, 2008, 17:00
Review finds no connection between drugs that block tumor necrosis factor and malignancies.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Drugs


Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
Mon Oct 27, 2008, 17:00
Data review finds use even in combo an effective long-term treatment.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Mon Sep 29, 2008, 16:00
Nerve cells may help spur inflammation, study shows.
News Topics : Research & Development, Pain, Jaw Problems, Genetic Disorders, Dental Problems: Misc, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Wed Sep 10, 2008, 17:00
Study found results for both were same 2 years later.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Knee Problems, Artificial Knees, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 14:00
Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Immune Disorders, Government, Fungal Infections, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Crohn's Disease, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs


Health Tip: Pain Reliever Side Effects
Fri Aug 01, 2008, 09:00
Know potential risks before you take them
News Topics : Pain, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Arthritis: Drugs


Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
Wed Jul 30, 2008, 12:00
Enriched extract of Indian herbal remedy showed improved mobility in 7 days, study says.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs, Alternative Medicine: Misc


Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wed Jul 16, 2008, 12:00
Those on methotrexate-etanercept therapy 3 times less likely to have to stop working
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs


Drug May Ease Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis
Tue Jul 15, 2008, 12:00
Flare-ups reduced, Italian study finds, but the trial methods are challenged.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Clinical Trials, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs


Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
Thu Jun 26, 2008, 09:00
New rules called 'extensive' but not meant to crowd physicians' clinical judgment.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs

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