Welcome to the Latest Research page!  We are trying to find information online that may be of interest to you.  Occasionally we find a new drug that has come out or a new discovery in the search for why RA happens, etc....   If you find anything of interest, please let us hear about it!  Keep in mind that this information is out on the internet.  We hope it is accurate, but make no guarantees that it is.  Happy reading!

September 2006

Drug for lieukemia shows promise for RA in mice

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/GeneralRheumatology/dh/4111

 

April 2006 

John's Hopkins TNF drugs during pregnancy Information

Johns Hopkins Arthritis ACR 2005 Highlights on Pregnancy in Autoimmune Disease

 Organization of Teratology Information Specialists currently doing research on RA during pregnancy:

www.raandpregnancy.org

 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorportated, currently working on an oral TNF inhibitor:

http://www.vpharm.com/Pressreleases2002/pr061202.html

www.vpharm.com/vx702.html

 New drug approved for treatment of RA:

www.orencia.com

 

June 2006 

New discoveries with cancer-fighting proteins that may play a role in RA:

Center News - 9/4/03 - rheumatoid arthritis

 Study about RA remission during pregnancy:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

 HealthTalk discussion with doctors about auto-immune disease reactions during pregnancy:

Pondering Parenthood

 

January 2007

Book I found online dicussing the use of Enbrel for infertility:

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Body-Baby-Friendly-Unexplained-Infertility/dp/product-description/0978507800

 

February 2008

Submitted from a MomsWithRA reader, new treatments for RA:

ABC News: Breakthrough in Autoimmune Disease Research

Using Statins To Potentially Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Adult Stem Cell Research Reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tackles Hair Loss

Rheumatoid Arthritis : Stem Cell Treatment

 

March 2009

Arthritis info from John's Hopkins, updated frequently.

http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/arthritis-news/

 

Disclaimer: This site is designed to inform and support those with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is not a comprehensive medical guide to the disease. This information is taken from many different resources. The writings on this site are not intended to diagnose nor treat. People write from their own personal experience and knowledge.  Their ideas are not to be substituted for the medical advice of a practicing physician.