For people with early osteoarthritis in their knee, a new study suggests that worsening symptoms may be tied to rapidly progressing damage in their joint. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis happens when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones within joints wears down over time. When cartilage is lost the bones rub together. Over time this rubbing […]
Month: February 2015
Heart risks raised for people with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or RA
A link between psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis and a higher chance of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious heart and circulation problems is confirmed in a detailed new study. INTRODUCTION At first glance psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (arthritis caused by psoriasis), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) don’t seem to have much in common with heart […]
RA patients more likely to stick with etanercept than with other TNF inhibitors
Etanercept seems to be the TNF inhibitor of choice over time for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In a large Swedish study lasting five years people were less likely to switch from etanercept than from infliximab or adalimumab. This doesn’t mean that etanercept is more effective, it just means that some patients find it works […]
