Biologic Agents For The Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Used By Less Than 3% Of Patients On First-Line And Less Than 4% On Second-Line
Decision Resources, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that although biologic agents used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis are approved for first-line use, they are actually used by less than 3% of patients on first-line treatment and less than 4% on second-line treatment. [click link for full article]
Fatigue Reduced In Auto-Immune Conditions By Low Impact Aerobic Exercise Says Multi-study Review
Low impact aerobic exercise, such as walking and cycling, can effectively reduce fatigue in adults with chronic auto-immune conditions, according to a research review in the latest issue of the UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing.A team led by nurse researcher Dr Jane Neill from Flinders University in Adelaide, examined 162 research studies published between 1987 and 2006, analysing 36 in detail. [click link for full article]
