DMARDs, or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, may take 6-12 weeks to show effectiveness in treating rheumatoid arthritis, according to Dr. Eric M. Ruderman, a rheumatologist at Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology. DMARDs, which were once a secondary treatment option, are now prescribed at the onset of diagnosis due to their abilities to block inflammation and slow the disease’s progression, potentially leading to remission in the long term. They may also prevent future joint damage. However, as they don’t cure the disease, patients typically continue taking the medication long term.
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CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,