October 25, 2007

CME News
Systematic Review: Few Signs of Tai Chi Efficacy in RA

Tai chi exercise is often recommended for patients with arthritis, including RA, but a systematic review finds little evidence that it is effective...


Rheumatology News
PPIs Cost-Effective for Elderly Taking NSAIDs, VA Study Shows

Routine use of PPIs would be cost-effective for elderly NSAID users...


BioPharm Business News
GSK and Tolerx Form Worldwide Collaboration for Development and Commercialization of Otelixizumab (TRX4) for T-Cell Mediated Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases

GlaxoSmithKline and Tolerx, Inc announced a worldwide alliance to develop and commercialize otelixizumab (TRX4), a novel humanized anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody that has potential across a broad range of T-cell mediated autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis...


Osteoporosis News
Prostate Cancer Doubles Fracture Risk

Men with prostate cancer treated with orchidectomy or androgen deprivation are at increased risk for fractures, particularly of the hip, and should have bone density evaluated regularly...


BioPharm Business News
Galapagos, Janssen Form Global Alliance to Develop Oral Small Molecule Therapeutics for Multiple Targets in RA

Galapagos NV, a drug discovery company with clinical and preclinical programs in bone and joint diseases, announced that it has entered into a worldwide multitarget alliance with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to discover and develop small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...



The Scientific Basis of Individualized Treatment of Patients With RA: Online Byte-Size CME

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