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A new biological drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
iPads work as well as conventional sedatives to calm anxious children before surgery

iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively

Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
For patients with tophaceous gout

Plain Radiography Can ID Changes in Gouty Tophi Size

Plain radiography can identify hypouricemic treatment response in patients with tophaceous gout
During endurance exercise

Endurance-Exercise-Induced Impairments in Atrial Function

In healthy adults, exercise-dose-dependent impairment in atrial function, mainly in right atrium
College football players face greatest risk for exertional heat illness during the start of preseason play

Heat Illness Risk Highest in Early Preseason College Football

Coaches, trainers need to be aware of heat illness symptoms, researchers say
Ultrasonography can be useful for guiding modification of anti-rheumatic drugs and steroids for patients with inflammatory arthritis

Ultrasonography Can Guide Drug Modification in Arthritis

Positive power Doppler velocity results particularly influential in inflammatory arthritis
Many cases of life-threatening sepsis could be recognized and treated long before they cause severe illness or death

CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis

Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing in the United States due in large part to government regulations

Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies

Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
Children and adolescents who suffer even mild traumatic brain injury are more likely to have serious issues later on

Even Mild TBI in Childhood Can Have Long-Term Adverse Effects

Early head trauma linked to psychiatric, financial issues as adults, researchers find
For patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain

Radiofrequency Neurotomy Efficient in Knee Osteoarthritis

Radiofrequency neurotomy of genicular nerves safe and efficient in knee osteoarthritis pain