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Drug Side Effects Reported to FDA Skyrocket
Since 2004, the number of side effects reported to the FDA has increased nearly fivefold, according to a new analysis.…
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The top three categories of pharmaceutical spending in 2016 were biologic anti-inflammatory drugs, diabetes medications and cancer therapies. In its…
Quick Hits: “Black box” warnings – the strongest the FDA can mandate – will be added to the labeling of…
Some Cancer Drugs May Boost Arthritis Risk
A class of cancer immunotherapy drugs may increase the risk of developing joint and tissue diseases, such as arthritis. Researchers…
The Future of RA Treatments?
Can you think your way out of rheumatoid arthritis pain? What about probiotics or Chinese herbs — can they help?…
Can Lifestyle Changes Ease RA Symptoms?
Up to 1.5 million Americans — 75 % of them women — have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The vast majority of…
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