COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19, with so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Expanding Biosimilar Market May Drive Down the Cost of TreatmentThis past week, advisory panels to the Food and Drug Administration gave unanimous recommendation for biosimilars of both Abbvie's Humira, and Amgen's Enbrel.1 Biosimilars are nearly identical copies of original... By Michael Booth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
RA Awareness GapsFebruary 2 is Rheumatoid Awareness Day. Unfortunately, this day is necessary, as a majority of people either have no idea what rheumatoid arthritis (or rheumatoid disease) is, or they have... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases" at the American College of Rheumatology Annual MeetingAlmost five years ago, I talked with my rheumatologist about altering my treatment plan so that my husband and I could try to start a family. Though my rheumatologist was... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mylan Initiates Voluntary Recall of Methotrexate Lot #7801082On April 23, 2015 Mylan N.V. announced that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall for select lots of several injectable products due to the presence of visible foreign particulate... By Tamara Haag1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RA Petition to the White House: Will You Sign?If you or someone you love has rheumatoid arthritis, you are aware of what a debilitating condition it can be. Unfortunately, because it is an “invisible disability” that is not... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Painkiller Injection Gets FDA ApprovalAn article on Reuters caught my eye the other day about a new painkiller injection getting approved by the FDA: Hospira's non-opioid painkiller gets FDA approval. With the federal government... By Angela Lundberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What’s the Latest on RA from the Rheumatology World?The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is an organization for rheumatology healthcare professionals with a mission of education, research, advocacy and practice support.1 Your rheumatologist is probably a member of... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
World Arthritis Day 2014When I first learned that October 12th is World Arthritis Day, I have to admit that I initially felt a bit confused. My immediate reaction was this: why on earth... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A unique partnership for RA researchThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently established an exciting new research funding partnership. Over $230 million will be invested over the first five years of the network. Alzheimer’s disease... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Study Brings Hope: Scientists Discover How to “Switch Off” Autoimmune DiseasesThe beginning of September has brought with it some very exciting news for those of us living with rheumatoid arthritis! Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the fight against... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Kids Get Arthritis Too! July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month!What do you think comes to mind when most people hear the word arthritis? Do you think the average person picture someone like me – a young mother who has... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Beer Reduces RA Risk for Women?A new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology has recently come out claiming that beer can help reduce the risk of women getting rheumatoid arthritis. Really? Beer? This sounds a... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
World Arthritis DayOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but you probably already knew that. Pink ribbons are everywhere and on everything this month, from yogurt and granola bars in your grocery... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments