lupus
Is it fibromyalgia or lupus?
Every year, thousands of fibromyalgia sufferers are diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disorder. At the same time, many patients who actually have lupus are told they have fibromyalgia. Are the two diseases so much alike?
(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/01/2008
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Study: Newer RA meds help immune system
Anti-TNF medications such as Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade may reduce levels of harmful cells that affect RA, lupus patients' immune systems, researchers say.
(MSN Health & Fitness) UPDATED 01/25/2008
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(MSN Health & Fitness) UPDATED 01/25/2008
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Conditions: | lupus - 7 Articles | rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - 228 Articles Treatments: | Enbrel - 31 Articles | Humira - 21 Articles | Remicade - 19 Articles | TNF alpha blockers - 48 Articles | tumor necrosis factor - 50 Articles
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Genes boost RA, lupus risk
Researchers have now isolated five genes associated with an increased risk of RA.
(Forbes.com) UPDATED 09/05/2007
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(Forbes.com) UPDATED 09/05/2007
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Experts explain RA, lupus med
Plaquenil is an older medication that's still given to people who suffer from such conditions as RA and lupus.
(About.com) UPDATED 08/14/2007
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(About.com) UPDATED 08/14/2007
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Conditions: | lupus - 7 Articles | rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - 228 Articles Other: | Analysis - 81 Articles
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Appearance concerns linked to depression in RA, lupus patients
Because depression can lead to other health problems, researchers say it's important to address rheumatic diseases' effects on appearance.
(RxPGNews) UPDATED 03/04/2007
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(RxPGNews) UPDATED 03/04/2007
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FDA warns about off-label use of Rituxan
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should not be prescribed Rituxan, the FDA warns.
(Forbes.com) UPDATED 12/19/2006
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(Forbes.com) UPDATED 12/19/2006
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