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 Arthritis (JIA), Crohn's disease or other diseases.
If you, your child or a patient of yours has developed cancer or another serious side effect while...
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Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors such as etanercept (Enbrel) or infliximab (Remicade) are some of the newest and most expensive drugs... Read more »
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... Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic and progressive illness which has a large impact on those afflicted. The destruction of joints can... Read more »
The American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston last week provided more good data on the new-and... Read more »
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