ankylosing spondylitis

Crohn's med could treat severe form of arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's may both be caused by a particular gene's activity that a new Crohn's med is designed to affect.
(National Review of Medicine) UPDATED 11/13/2007
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Agency recommends restricted use of piroxicam

The med, which is found in the painkiller Feldene, has been linked to a risk of gastrointestinal problems and serious skin reactions.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 06/28/2007
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Study: Remicade eases symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a painful and progressive form of inflammatory spinal arthritis that can cause spinal fusion and damage to hips and other joints.
(EurekAlert!) UPDATED 06/15/2007
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'Push-button' Enbrel now available in Canada

The SureClick device allows patients to self-administer 50 mg/mL of Enbrel while keeping the needle hidden.
(CNW Group) UPDATED 04/04/2007
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Humira approved for treating psoriatic arthritis joint damage

Humira can now be used to slow joint damage in people with psoriatic arthritis.
(Forbes.com) UPDATED 11/14/2006
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Effective drugs for inflammatory conditions like RA, Crohn's

Staff members at The Mayo Clinic discuss TNF-alpha inhibitor drugs like Humira, Enbrel, and Remicade.
(Mayo Clinic) UPDATED 09/27/2006
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