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Fiber, Gut Bacteria Likely Influence Methotrexate Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis

CHICAGO — Supplementation with fiber to stimulate short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or direct supplementation with the SCFA butyrate, appears to ...

Comparing 12 common rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions

SaveHealth reports on common rheumatoid arthritis medications, highlighting their effectiveness, side effects, and cost ...
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Early methotrexate course may prevent rheumatoid arthritis in some high-risk patients

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON — An early, 1-year course of methotrexate may prevent anti-citrullinated protein ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Methotrexate May Lower Blood Pressure in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Methotrexate significantly lowers systolic blood pressure in newly diagnosed RA patients compared to sulfasalazine, potentially reducing cardiovascular risk. The study provides prospective comparative ...
WebMD

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis With Xeljanz

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Methotrexate, Leflunomide Treatment Associated With Increased Possibility of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients With RA

Pregnant female patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with methotrexate and leflunomide within 3 months of conception faced an increased possibility of adverse pregnancy outcomes, ...