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Christine Miller

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posted 07/05/2008, comments (3)

New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines

The American College of Rheumatology recently issued new guidelines for rheumatologists to use in their patient treatment decisions about the use on non-biologic and biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The recommendations and guidelines were published in the June issue of the journal, Arthritis Care &... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 07/02/2008, comments (0)

TNF-alpha inhibitors may prevent kidney cysts

New research published online in June in the journal "Nature Medicine" finds that the TNF inhibitor etanercept (Enbrel) may offer treatment and hope to people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). ADPKD is a genetically inherited renal disease that... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (0)

Enbrel and the Mystery of the Black Box Warning

No, this is not the title of a Nancy Drew novel that begs solving. But I have had many patients asking me about the significance of the black box warning on Enbrel. And why was there no black box warning before this? Well, to review the facts of this case, up until recently, Enbrel was alone among the anti-tumor necrosis... Read more Chevron

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Daina

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posted 06/15/2008, comments (6)

Remicade

I start Remicade Infusions on Thursday the 19th. This is the first time I've ever been scared of and Arthritis Treatment. I've now been on Mobic for nearly a month and have seen no results whatsoever, so while I'm scared of the drug, I'm also a little excited. Now, I won't have to give myself two shots of 50mg Enbrel a week. I won't miss... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 06/04/2008, comments (3)

FDA reviewing Humira, Remicade and Enbrel for cancer risk

According to a notice published today on the Food and Drug Administration website, FDA is investigating the possible association between the use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and the development of lymphoma and other cancers in children and young adults. These individuals were treated with TNF blockers for Juvenile Idiopathic... Read more Chevron

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