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Immunosuppressive drugs for psoriasis and RA do not increase risk for COVID-19: Henry Ford study

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Patients on immunosuppressive therapy for common skin and rheumatic diseases like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis are not at increased risk for contracting COVID-19 and should continue taking their...

Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as a preventive antiviral against COVID-19: Case Western Reserve University study

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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19. Specifically, they found that...

Arthritis drug, Actemra, shows promising therapeutic value for COVID-19 patients

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UC San Diego Health has launched a Phase III clinical trial, part of a global effort, to assess whether a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders might also have...

Xeljanz: FDA’s new warnings about an increased risk of blood clots

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On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new warnings about an increased risk of blood clots and of death with the 10 mg twice daily dose of Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib), which is...

Xeljanz: FDA issues safety alert when given in higher doses in RA patients

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert today concerning the dosing of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug, Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR. A safety clinical trial found an increased risk...

Rheumatoid arthritis: High-dose influenza vaccination improves immune responses against flu

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High-dose influenza vaccination substantially improves immune responses against influenza in adults with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the...

Seven foods that are bad for joint pain and arthritis

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Arthritis is the term used to describe conditions which affect joints and tissues around the joints. Joints are found wherever bones join in the body, e.g. wrists, fingers, ankles, elbows, knees and so...

Amjevita receives FDA approval for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, plaque psoriasis and Crohn’s disease

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On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) as a biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab) for multiple inflammatory diseases. Amjevita is approved for the following...

Erelzi approved for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Erelzi, (etanercept-szzs) for multiple inflammatory diseases. Erelzi is a biosimilar to Enbrel (etanercept), which was originally licensed in 1998. Erelzi...

Invasive Group A Streptococcal infections: Patients who receive anakinra have an increased susceptibility, study

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking medications that inhibit interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), a molecule that stimulates the immune system, are 300 times more likely to experience invasive Group A Streptococcal...