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GlossaryDisease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

medications that slow autoimmune disease progression, like rheumatoid arthritis

Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) are a class of medications used to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Unlike pain relievers that only address symptoms, DMARDs work by slowing down the disease process itself, potentially preventing joint damage and preserving joint function.

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research P13 DMARD Preconception Counseling and Reinforcement Should Be a Norm in All Rheumatology Clinics

November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice”

Rheumatology clinics should always provide preconception counseling for women on DMARDs.

Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Stimulated by Current Lifestyle: How Diet, Stress Levels, and Medication Prevent Our Body from Recovering

research Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Stimulated by Current Lifestyle: How Diet, Stress Levels, and Medication Prevent Our Body from Recovering

119 citations, January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism”

Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.

research Diagnostic Challenges in Determining Alopecia Areata

1 citations, October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.

research Experience with Tofacitinib and Baricitinib in Rheumatoid Arthritis

March 2020 in “Section 5: Patient safety and quality assurance”

Tofacitinib and baricitinib had an acceptable level of side effects in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

research Acne-Associated Syndromes

January 2019 in “Springer eBooks”

Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.

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community Rejected for the 2nd time for the VDPHL01 Clinical Trials (believe it or not!)

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 week ago

The user was rejected from participating in a clinical trial for an extended-release oral Minoxidil due to having rheumatoid arthritis, despite initially being accepted. They had stopped using Dutasteride and Minoxidil to qualify but continued using other treatments like RU58841 and red light therapy.