Medications July 13, 2016 Lower-cost biotech drug gets thumbs up from FDA panel The second-biggest selling drug in the world could get some cheaper competition in the U.S., after a federal panel endorsed an alternative version of the pricey medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
Rheumatoid Arthritis June 8, 2016 J&J, GSK rheumatoid arthritis drug meets goals of large trial An experimental drug for rheumatoid arthritis developed by Johnson & Johnson and GlaxoSmithKline slowed joint damage and improved symptoms of the disease, meeting the main goals of a large, late stage trial, according to data released on Tuesday.
CANCER June 6, 2016 Cancer treatment untested in many patients with immune problems The safety and effectiveness of a new cancer treatment known as immunotherapy is largely unknown in patients with autoimmune diseases, researchers say - and that might account for up to a quarter of individuals with lung cancer.
Arthritis May 18, 2016 Can tai chi help relieve knee joint pain? Tai chi may work as well as traditional physical therapy for easing pain in people with knee osteoarthritis, a small study suggests.
MENTAL HEALTH April 28, 2016 Patients with mental illness fare worse after hip surgery People with psychiatric illnesses are more likely to have complications after hip replacement surgery, according to a recent analysis.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH February 18, 2016 Tailored acupuncture might offer some fibromyalgia relief Individualized acupuncture treatments were tied to greater pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, according to results from a small trial in Spain that compared the approach to sham acupuncture.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH February 18, 2016 Tailored acupuncture might offer some fibromyalgia relief Individualized acupuncture treatments were tied to greater pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, according to results from a small trial in Spain that compared the approach to sham acupuncture.
RESPIRATORY HEALTH February 12, 2016 Textile workers at higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis Breathing textile dust on the job is linked to an almost tripled risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system disorder that causes debilitating swelling and pain in the joints, a Malaysian study suggests.
HEART HEALTH November 10, 2015 Silicone breast implants still lack proof of safety Good evidence on the safety of silicone gel breast implants is still lacking almost 10 years after they were reintroduced to the U.S. market, researchers report in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
MEDICAL RESEARCH November 3, 2015 Acupuncture and Alexander Technique may improve neck pain Acupuncture sessions and Alexander Technique lessons both seem to improve the symptoms of chronic neck pain after one year, according to a new study.
Men's Health October 30, 2015 Sleep apnea tied to gout flares Sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout and experiencing flare-ups, according to a new study.
