Dr. Rebecca Manno of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center discusses exercise, joint damage and flares in arthritis patients.
Dental Health and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Research Update
Key Points The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center conducted a study to determine the presence of gum disease in patients who have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Oral health exams were performed on patients who have RA and healthy volunteers for comparison. Data was collected from 100 RA patients and 40 healthy volunteers. 70% of the RA patients […]
Arthritis Center Researchers Find that Yoga Improves Arthritis Symptoms and Mood
A recent study by the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center reveals yoga holds positive results for arthritis sufferers in terms of both mind and body.
OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection approved by the FDA
OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
It is indicated for adults with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis, or children with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who have failed first line therapies. It is also indicated for severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis.
Tofacitinib: A novel Janus kinase inhibitor is FDA approved as the first oral biologic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
Tofacitinib (Xeljanz®) is the first of a unique class of oral kinase inhibitors to be FDA approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Tofacitinib is a selective inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes.
Challenges in Screening for Latent TB in Inflammatory Arthritis
Screening for latent TB in patients with inflammatory arthritis who will be starting TNFα inhibitors is important to prevent complications of TB-reactivation. However, currently there is no ‘gold standard’ for the diagnosis of latent TB.
Pregnancy Concerns Among Women with Rheumatoid Arthirits and Lupus
Many autoimmune diseases have a female predominance. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are no exception. Both of these diseases can affect young women in their reproductive years, but little is known about the impact of RA and SLE on a woman’s opinion regarding pregnancy or, further, how this translates into family planning.
Don’t Stop Exercising!
It has been established that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have decreased muscle and increased fat compared to those without RA.
Vaccinations in RA: Stay Healthy!
Vaccinations are a critical component of RA clinical management, and their importance in preventing infection cannot be stressed enough. The majority of patients with RA are on immunosuppressive treatment, and a data driven approach to vaccinations in this high-risk population is essential.
Does Antioxidant Intake Protect Against the Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus?
Antioxidants may protect tissues against damage, reduce systemic inflammation, and modulate antigen presentation by inflammatory cells. However, no large-scale investigation on whether dietary and/or supplement intake of antioxidants is protective against the development of autoimmune rheumatic disease. Here, Costenbader et al (American Journal of Epidemiology 2010; 172(2): 205) explore antioxidant intake and the risk of […]
