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FDA Approves Rinvoq (upadacitinib), an Oral JAK Inhibitor for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

FDA Approves Rinvoq (upadacitinib), an Oral JAK Inhibitor for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Print this page NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib), a 15 mg, once-daily oral… Read More »

New injection to deal with severe asthma to be rolled out in the UK

The new drug, which would be injected every four-to-eight weeks, is expected to become available to patients in the UK by the summer. (Stock picture) New injection to deal with severe asthma to be rolled out in the UK Independent.ie A new treatment has been recommended for people with a severe form of asthma. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/new-injection-to-deal-with-severe-asthma-to-be-rolled-out-in-the-uk-37680270.html… Read More »

Your severe eczema may best be treated by allergy shots

If you’ve suffered with severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) for a long time and have tried what you think is every available option for relief, you may want to consider allergy shots. A medically-challenging case being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting found that allergy shots provided significant… Read More »

Tiny Device Is a ‘Huge Advance’ for Treatment of Severe Heart Failure

Almost two million Americans have severe heart failure, and for them even mundane tasks can be extraordinarily difficult. With blood flow impeded throughout their bodies, patients may become breathless simply walking across a room or up stairs. Some must sleep sitting up to avoid gasping for air. Drugs may help to control the symptoms, but… Read More »