Research Notes on New Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that causes chronic joint inflammation. RA cannot be cured and the goal of treatment is to reduce the symptoms and alleviate pain. There are three new medications that have been approved by the FDA that address the symptoms associated with RA. These are rituximab, abatacept and tocilizumab.
Top Resources on New Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- The Lancet (via MedicineNet): Study Rates New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs | Newer treatments
- HealthDay (via MedlinePlus): New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children
- MedPage Today: New Drugs Cool Rheumatoid Arthritis Flames
- BBC News: Arthritis 'hope' over new drugs
- Mayo Clinic: Abatacept: A new drug for rheumatoid arthitis treatment
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- Contributor: Mia Tagala
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- Last update: Oct. 11, 2008
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