EULAR recommendations for RA management with synthetic and biological DMARDs : 2016 update Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli6 Oct 2017 10:30 AM ISTThe management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Few therapeutic agents existed then, which were either...
Rheumatoid Arthritis patients at higher Risk of CAD and Death Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli14 Oct 2017 7:30 PM ISTRheumatoid arthritis patients are at higher risk for acute coronary syndromes than the general population and are at higher risk for death after these...
Ultrasound helpful in early detection of Rheumatoid Arthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli19 Oct 2017 8:30 PM ISTUltrasonographic imaging of patients who present with arthralgia may be useful for identifying which patients are not likely to go on to have...
Rheumatoid Arthritis linked to an increased risk of COPD Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Oct 2017 7:20 PM ISTNew research suggests that rheumatoid arthritis may increase the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The findings, which...
Comorbidity of Interstitial lung disease with Rheumatoid Arthritis frequently Fatal Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Oct 2017 7:10 PM ISTIn a recent study conducted in Denmark, using nationwide, prospectively collected data it has been found that the mortality rate significantly...
FDA Approves Golimumab for Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Oct 2017 7:02 PM ISTU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Golimumab, the only fully-human anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy administered via a...
Biologics do not increase the risk of second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTTreatment with biologics does not increase the risk of a second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients who have a history of cancer, according to...
List of foods for fighting rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and progression Anjali Nimesh Nimesh11 Nov 2017 7:28 PM ISTA list of food items with proven beneficial effects on the progression and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis is provided in a new study published today...
Methotrexate drug holiday improves flu vaccine efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTPeople with RA who stop taking methotrexate treatment for just two weeks after they have a seasonal flu shot can improve the vaccine's efficacy...
Age, CRP levels useful guides for tapering biologics in rheumatoid arthritis Anjali Nimesh Nimesh24 Nov 2017 7:18 PM ISTRheumatoid arthritis patients in remission may experience more successful tapering of their biologic drugs if they meet a certain set of factors,...
Long-term Low-dose Steroids acceptable in Early RA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli1 Dec 2017 8:00 PM ISTIn the latest cohort study conducted by Dr.Camille Roubille and colleagues explored 7-year tolerability profile of glucocorticoids (GC) for early...
Obese have less risk of death Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Dec 2017 8:30 PM ISTResearchers call it the obesity paradox: the phenomenon, observed in studies of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other chronic conditions,...
