Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research. Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known to at least double...
Tag: <span>Biologics</span>
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Syringe technology could enable injection of concentrated biologic drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations. MIT researchers have developed a simple, low-cost technology to administer powerful drug formulations that are too viscous to be injected using conventional medical syringes. The technology, which is described in a paper published today in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials, makes it...
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2 immunotherapies merged into single, more effective treatment
Mouse study suggests strategy may work against variety of cancers WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RESEARCHERS AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN ST. LOUIS HAVE COMBINED TWO TYPES OF IMMUNOTHERAPY INTO A SINGLE TREATMENT THAT MAY BE MORE EFFECTIVE AND POSSIBLY SAFER THAN CURRENT… view more CREDIT: JULIA WAGNER Some of the most promising...
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A Guide to Biosimilar Prices: How Much They Cost and How You Can Save
by Lauren Chase Biosimilars have made a lot of headway in the pharmaceutical world over the past few years. While they’ve been hailed for their cost-saving potential, many have failed to take hold in the U.S. market. Leaders in healthcare have claimed that the regulatory systems in place will make biosimilars too expensive to continue...
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The danger behind certain biologics
by Kelly Malcom, University of Michigan Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn’s disease plague tens of millions of Americans and are the result of the body’s immune system, whose role is to fight against disease-causing pathogens, turning against itself. Credit: University of Michigan Thankfully, several new drugs designed to fight these diseases are...