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Actemra Rival IL-6 Inhibitor Shown Effective in Trial

New IL-6 inhibitor brings ACR 50 to half of patients Would you believe I just realized why the Biologics’ names end in “mab”? It is short for monoclonal antibody. Must be those blonde highlights. A new monoclonal antibody referred to as ALD518 was tested on one hundred twenty-seven patients who took part in a Phase 2 clinical...Continue reading      7 Comments » Read more

About Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior: News Flare, Part 2

Because News Flare is more appropriate than News Flash Here’s a little peek from my side of the blog… Lately, it’s getting more difficult for me find a particular post when I use the Archives gadget down in the sidebar. It works just fine – it’s just that there are so many posts! I clicked on...Continue reading      7 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Trials for Tasocitinib aka CP-690550

Phase 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis drug trials mean more widespread testing of Tasocitinib aka CP-690550 Last night, I learned some exciting news about a new kind of Rheumatoid Arthritis drug in development called Tasocitinib. Tasocitinib is administered in a pill form. However, it is being compared to Biologics which are administered intravenously or injected. Tasocitinib, also known as...Continue reading      27 Comments » Read more

A Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Mice: BIM

“Immortal” immune rebels attack Rheumatoid Arthritis patients In healthy people, immune cells proliferate because of the presence of invading bacteria or viruses. After they have done their work, the extra immune cells kick the bucket. However, in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients, this natural militia continues to multiply. Immune cells called macrophages build up in the patient, producing...Continue reading      34 Comments » Read more
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