Monday May 12 | The News-Journal
Advances lead to new treatments for bowel disease
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are each a form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease . via The News-Journal
Comment?Saturday May 10 | Rehab Management
Sulfasalazine for rheumatoid arthritis may cause severe hepatotoxicity
“Serious hepatotoxicity, often associated with a skin rash and variably associated with evidence of an allergic reaction on blood tests - eosinophilia -- occurs within 6 weeks of starting sulfasalazine”
Potentially fatal hepatotoxicity can be triggered by sulfasalazine therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a series of case reports investigated by UK researchers. via Rehab Management
Thursday May 8 | Medical News
Relief in sight for arthritis triggered by viral infections such as Ross River fever
Australian scientists believe they may have discovered the possibility of relief for those suffering with the debilitating arthritis triggered by viral infections such as Ross River fever. via Medical News
Tuesday May 6 | Australian News
Australian research offers hope to chikungunya patients
“The good news is that we have been able to determine through research that there is a drug, Sulfasalazine, which is currently available commercially that can be used to combat the severity of the disease”
Australian News.Net Tuesday 6th May, 2008 Researchers from the University of Canberra have identified the cell and proteins behind the arthritic inflammation caused by mosquito-borne viral diseases like Ross ... via Australian News
Tuesday Apr 29 | The News-Journal
Research advances arthritis treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic progressive inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease that occurs when our immune system goes astray, mistaking our own joint tissue for a foreign invader, attacking it and ... via The News-Journal
Apr 1, 2008 | C-Health
Finding a treatment for AS that works for you
“Remicade has given me my life back.”
For David Atkins, a 38-year-old teacher, actor, and father of three, finding the right treatment for ankylosing spondylitis has made all the difference. via C-Health
Mar 14, 2008 | NLH Question Answering Service
What extra precautions do you need to take if you have a women of...
“Pregnancy and Breast feeding This drug should be used with caution in pregnancy and lactation. Discuss with rheumatologist.”
What extra precautions do you need to take if you have a women of child bearing age taking sulphasalazine? 14/Mar/08 Interpretation: Initial question: What extra precautions do you need to take if you have a ... via NLH Question Answering Service
Mar 6, 2008 | CBC News
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
“Our study demonstrated that the time of exposure both to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and biological agents is associated with a reduction of the risk of cardiovascular events”
People taking medications for rheumatoid arthritis may also be reducing their risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. via CBC News
Jan 16, 2008 | The Local - Sweden's News in English
What future for Swedish research?
Half of Swedish R&D investment comes from 20 companies. This poses risks for the future, says Nima Sanandaji. via The Local - Sweden's News in English
Dec 17, 2007 | GayHealth
I am a 54-year-old male who has ulcerative colitis . I take enalapril for hypertension and I also take azulfidine. via GayHealth
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