MSK Report News

Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Arthritis: Long-Term Methotrexate Use Does Not Reduce Relapse Rates for Juvenile Arthritis
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis do not have their relapse rates reduced by a longer treatment course with the drug methotrexate...

Friday, April 02, 2010 Autoimmunity: Spotlight on Sjögren's Syndrome
As many as 4 million Americans are affected by the autoimmune disorder, but most suffer from symptoms for 3 or more years before receiving an accurate diagnosis...

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Autoimmunity: ACR Partners with HHS for Lupus Initiative
The American College of Rheumatology will work in conjunction with the US Dept. of Health and Human Services' Offices of Minority Health, Women's Health, and the Surgeon General to launch an educational initiative on lupus diagnosis and treatment...

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Pain: Fibromyalgia Symptoms May be Alleviated by Short Bursts of Physical Activity
Lifestyle physical activity intervention may reduce fibromyalgia symptoms and improve physical function...

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 News Analysis: President Obama Signs Landmark Health Care Bill Into Law
The historic bill is the most sweeping social legislation to be enacted in decades, and will overhaul the nation's $2.5 trillion health care system...

Thursday, March 18, 2010 Procedures: Metal Staples Carry Higher Risk of Infection than Traditional Stitches
Using metal staples to close wounds after joint surgery carries a higher risk of infection than traditional nylon sutures...

Thursday, March 18, 2010 Procedures: Knee Replacements May Improve Balance
Joint replacement may improve an elderly patient's balance and prevent falls...

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Arthritis: New Treatment Approved to Straighten Clenched Fingers
Xiaflex was approved by the FDA last month for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that affects a person's ability to straighten and use their fingers...

Monday, March 15, 2010 BioPharm Business News and Perspectives: Roche Suspends Experimental Arthritis Drug Study
Risks were found to outweigh potential benefits in the study of ocrelizumab after cases of serious infections led to several deaths...

Friday, March 12, 2010 Bones: Long-term Bisphosphonate Use May Actually Increase Fracture Risk
The osteoporosis drugs may boost bone quantity at the expense of bone quality, eventually weakening users' bones...