Biogen Idec profits soar, but challenges remain - Chicago Tribune

Biogen Idec profits soar, but challenges remain Chicago Tribune, United States There was an increase in sales of Rituxan, a drug for treating cancer and rheumatoid arthritis that the company shares with Genentech Inc., now a part of Roche. Among concerns, the US sales of Tysabri have flattened because a potentially deadly brain ...

The drug that helps your body defeat arthritis - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

The drug that helps your body defeat arthritis Daily Mail, UK 'But these drugs only reduce symptoms by 50 per cent and only in about half those treated. 'They are also associated with serious side-effects.' British researchers are also investigating a new arthritis vaccine. A team at the University of Newcastle ...

Managing rheumatoid arthritis - Southtown Star

Managing rheumatoid arthritis Southtown Star, IL "There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis," Alnadjim said. "But with proper medication, exercise, weight loss, and other self-care steps, people with this disease can reduce their symptoms, increase their functioning and live fuller lives."

Natural pain relievers - New Straits Times

Natural pain relievers New Straits Times, Malaysia Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease, where the body's own antibodies attack membranes around the joints. Pain is usually caused by the inflammation of the joints. To ease the pain, patients are usually given painkillers like paracetamol. ...