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Understanding the Causes of Inflammatory Joint Pain: Unraveling the Complexities of Joint Inflammation

Inflammatory joint pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life, causing discomfort, reduced mobility, and decreased functionality. Understanding the underlying causes of joint inflammation is essential for effective management and treatment. In this blog, we will delve into the intricate mechanisms behind inflammatory joint pain, exploring the various factors that contribute to joint inflammation. By […]

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Clinical Trials for Patients with Dermatomyositis

PROTOCOL GLPG3667-CL-214 A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, multi-center study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of orally administered GLPG3667 once daily for 24 weeks in adult subjects with dermatomyositis Clinicatrial.gov Website: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05695950?cond=Dermatomyositis&cntry=US&state=US%3AMN&draw=2&rank=1 Study website:https://www.glpg.com/pipeline

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Clinical Trials for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

PROTOCOL BMS IM026-024 A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety ofAfimetoran in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Clinicaltrial.gov website:https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04895696?cond=Systemic+Lupus+Erythematosus&cntry=US&state=US%3AMN&city=eagan&draw=2&rank=1 Study website:https://lupusnewstoday.com/news/phase-2-trial-oral-afimetoran-for-sle-now-underway-formerly-bms-986256/https://www.bms.com/ PROTOCOL RC18001 A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 2-Stage Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of TelitaciceptCompared to Placebo in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Systemic […]

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Clinical Trial for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

PROTOCOL RESET-RA Vagus Nerve Stimulation Using the SetPoint Systemfor Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RESET-RA Study Study website:https://reset-ra.study/Clinicaltrial.gov Website:https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04539964?cond=Rheumatoid+Arthritis&cntry=US&state=US%3AMN&city=Eagan&draw=2&rank=3

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Clinical Trials for Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis

PROTOCOL IM011055: A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind,Placebo-controlled Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety ofDeucravacitinib in Participants with Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) who areNaïve to Biologic Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs or had PreviouslyReceived TNFα Inhibitor Treatment Study Website:https://www.bmsstudyconnect.com/content/studyconnect/us/en/clinical-trials/NCT04908189.html?id=NCT04908189&location=Minnesota&geo_lati=46.729553&geo_long=-94.6858998 Clinicaltrial.gov website:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04908189?cond=Psoriatic+Arthritis&cntry=US&state=US%3AMN&city=Eagan&draw=2&rank=4 PROTOCOL TILD-19-07 A Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy and […]

The 9 Best Bone and Joint Health Supplements

A slowdown of your body’s regeneration and renewal process is a normal part of aging. Eventually, your body reduces the production of compounds that support your bone and joint health, and you may experience some form of bone or joint problem troubling you.  Your doctor might recommend bone and joint health supplements to alleviate this […]

Can You See a Rheumatologist Without a Referral?

Frequent joint pain and swelling might tempt you to skip all your work and see a rheumatologist for a diagnosis right away. And while consulting a general practitioner (GP) first might seem tedious and unnecessary, it’s required. The first step to treating your pain is identifying your problem’s source—something a GP can help you with. […]

Why Am I Being Referred to a Rheumatologist?

You’ve developed joint pain—visited a general practitioner (GP)—and now you’ve been referred to a rheumatologist. If you have no idea about what the specialist does or why you’re being referred to them, don’t worry! You’re not alone.  Most patients visit an emergency room (ER) before seeing a specialist. GPs lack in-depth expertise to pinpoint the […]

Who Should See A Rheumatologist, And When?

When experiencing joint pain, you’re often asked to consult a “joint doctor.” In the medical world, we know them as “Rheumatologists.”  Many of us are unsure about the different kinds of doctors and who treats what. It’s hard to figure out these things yourself, so we’ve created a short post for you.  This article will […]

A Mini-Guide to Working With Arthritis

More than 350 million individuals in the world are affected by arthritis. In the US, 1 in 4 adults is diagnosed with arthritis, making it a high burden disease. Arthritis causes a lot of pain and inflammation. As it affects varied joints, working with arthritis can be challenging. Therefore, there are policies and support in […]

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