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Posted by Medivizor on Dec 22, 2017 in Rheumatoid Arthritis | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if patients with rheumatoid arthritis had an increased risk of serious infection when treated with denosumab (Xgeva) or biological DMARDs. They found that there was a low incidence of serious infection in patients taking denosumab and/or biological DMARDs. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a...

Posted by Medivizor on Jun 28, 2017 in Rheumatoid Arthritis | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of bisphosphonate on bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The authors concluded that bisphosphonates significantly improved BMD in the spine in RA patients over a 3-year period. Some background Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can experience ongoing pain,...