More Funding for Lupus Announced

More Funding for Lupus Announced

On June 29, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2018 Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations bill, which funds the country’s military and medical activities. Within that legislation, $5 million in funding was allocated to the Lupus Research...
The Cost of the Same Arthritis Drug In Different Countries

The Cost of the Same Arthritis Drug In Different Countries

In the wake of the much-publicized drug price hikes of common prescriptions such as Mylan’s Epipen and Turing’s Daraprim, patients and doctors alike have been scratching their heads about why drug prices keep increasing. Some reasons may be the rise of the cost of...
2017: A Year in Review for Rheumatology

2017: A Year in Review for Rheumatology

In 2017, refinements and improvements for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis were extended to other ailments as well. This included findings for lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and more. Studies and tests have been done in the attempt to advance biologics, which are...
Do You Have Gout? Watch Out for this Drug

Do You Have Gout? Watch Out for this Drug

Patients with gout and clinicians who treat the disease should be aware of a recent Food and Drug Administration Safety Announcement regarding the drug Febuxostat. Commonly known as Uloric or Adenuric, Febuxostat was initially developed by a Japanese pharmaceutical...
Exploring the Arthritis Today Drug Guide

Exploring the Arthritis Today Drug Guide

It’s not easy to live with arthritis. As time goes on, it becomes necessary to find new ways to deal with painful movements and accomplish daily tasks. The right medications may help slow the disease’s progression while reducing joint damage and other...