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Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist
posted 07/16/2008, comments (5)

Orthopedic Surgery: The Forgotten Specialty In Rheumatoid Arthritis

With all the advances and forthcoming advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis which have been landing at the feet of patients and rheumatologists over the past decade, we tend to forget that joint destruction still occurs despite the use of these expensive biologic agents. And so, the biopharmaceutical firms continue to pour billions of... Read moreChevron
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Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist
posted 04/06/2008, comment (1)

What is the "Best" Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment?

I am often asked what treatment or combination of treatments should be used in rheumatoid arthritis. The honest answer is that there is, for now, no best treatment.   The best treatment is the treatment that allows the rheumatoid arthritis patient to feel back to normal once again-or at least as close to back to normal as the treatment... Read moreChevron
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Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist
posted 01/11/2008, comments (5)

The 3 Rs Insurance Companies Might Not Like: Repeat Rituxan in Rheumatoid Arthritis

While the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibiting drugs have been a great addition in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, it must be remembered that they have a failure rate in up to 40% of patients. Thus, B-lymphocyte cells became one more target; TNF is not the only thing that can be attacked and give improvement in rheumatoid arthritis. ... Read moreChevron
cazzy
posted 09/22/2007, comments (8)

HOW HAS RITUXAN(RITUXIMAB)AFFECTED OTHERS?

HI, I HAVE BEEN A RHEUMATOID SUFFERER FOR 16 YEARS. A VERY PROGRESSIVE FORM. I HAVE  REJECTED ENBREL, HUMIRA,AND ALL THE TABLET FORMS SO FAR. I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT I WILL BE STARTING RITUXIMAB SHORTLY. I HAVE READ THE SIDE EFFECTS WHICH ARE,VERY SCARY. I WAS WONDERING HOW MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE HAVE HAD SIDE EFFECTS?, AND WHAT THEY ARE?I... Read moreChevron
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Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist
posted 09/04/2007, comments (2)

Ask the Expert: Are There Any Diets You Can Recommend to Reduce the Symptoms of RA?

Question:  In an effort to try to have control over something in my life, I've decided that maybe I will try changing my diet to improve the RA symptoms. The Humira is not doing what I thought it would... Are there any diets you can recommend to reduce the symptoms of RA, or the inflammation and flare-ups? Answer: The... Read moreChevron
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