August 26, 2023

New study reveals the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 15% of the global population over the age of 30

A new study projects nearly 1 billion people will be living with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, by 2050. Currently, 15% of individuals aged 30 and older experience osteoarthritis. The research, published today in The Lancet Rheumatology, analyzes 30 years of osteoarthritis data (1990–2020) covering more than 200 countries and was led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation […]

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January 31, 2023

People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work

The typical person living with arthritis in the UK is 20% less likely to be in work than their equivalent without the condition, new research shows. And the most striking finding was that non-university educated women aged 60-plus are at least 37% less likely to be in work if they have arthritis, compared to matched individuals without the condition. The […]

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January 24, 2022

New comprehensive phase III data show first-in-class Tremfya provided durable improvements in measures of psoriatic arthritis through two years – Johnson & Johnson

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced comprehensive efficacy and safety data from the DISCOVER–2 trial of Tremfya (guselkumab) were published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, representing the final results of the first two-year clinical trial investigating a selective interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitor therapy in active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Results show a majority of Tremfya-treated biologic-naïve adult patients with active […]

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November 24, 2021

Desi Women’s Experiences of Arthritis

Experiences of arthritis are a part of many Desi women’s realities worldwide. Yet, this chronic illness remains one that is not potently discussed in Desi spaces. Arthritis affects 15% of people (over 210 million) in India. This rate is higher than many well-known diseases like diabetes and cancer. In 2019, The Times of India highlighted that research predicts that in […]

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November 20, 2021

Cognitive behavior therapy conducted by telephone may ease arthritis-related insomnia

A new study revealed that a talk therapy practice conducted by telephone could help older adults who have arthritis-related insomnia sleep better. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Why does this matter? Insomnia is a difficulty in falling or staying asleep. It affects more than 14 million Americans aged 65 and older. It may lead to daytime problems […]

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October 24, 2021

Janssen submits application seeking FDA approval of Stelara for the treatment of pediatric patients with juvenile psoriatic arthritis

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced the submission of a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the FDA seeking expanded approval of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat pediatric patients ages 5 years and older with juvenile psoriatic arthritis (jPsA). The filing is supported by extrapolation of data from nine studies across both adult trials in active PsA and […]

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