Fourth COVID-19 shot beneficial in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Nov 28, 2023
A fourth dose reduces the risk for SARS-CoV-2 for patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases using DMARDs.
Methotrexate reduces pain in hand osteoarthritis with synovitis
Nov 06, 2023
The researchers note a moderate but potentially clinically meaningful effect on reducing hand pain.
FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases
Nov 02, 2023
Approval of the biosimilar allows for interchangeable use with Stelara in both adult and pediatric patients
21.2 percent of U.S. adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021
Oct 12, 2023
Age-standardized prevalence rates were higher among women than men, veterans than nonveterans and non-Hispanic whites.
Company’s digital product assessments start with diabetes, muscle pain tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A new health/tech institute is ready to start assessments for digital products, beginning with diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.
Major drug companies agree to price negotiations with US government
Oct 03, 2023
Ten drugs have been chosen for price negotiations by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Oral NSAIDs, glucocorticoids seem effective for hand osteoarthritis
Sep 29, 2023
When stratifying for thumb and finger osteoarthritis, no intervention was superior to placebo.
Americans ‘dangerously’ underestimate healthcare costs, challenges in retirement planning
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2023
Americans “dangerously” underestimate the effects that healthcare costs and challenges may have on their retirement plans, including planning for a stay in a long-term care facility, according to the...
7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020
Aug 22, 2023
Cases of osteoarthritis in the knee, hand, hip and other types are projected to increase considerably by 2050.
Body mass index affects risk for rheumatic disease
Aug 04, 2023
Body mass index is a stronger risk factor for women than men.