Tofacitinib: A novel oral treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

Jaswinder Banga is a 26-year-old young man who was stopped in his tracks with a sudden diagnosis of the debilitating ankylosing spondylitis. While waiting for his critical surgery, he shares his travails since the diagnosis. Please tell us about your present condition. Can you describe it? My present condition is that I am confined to the wheelchair and completely bedridden for the last 3 to 3 and a half years due to severe deformity in hips and knees. Also, my legs are intertwined. This is…

विश्वभर की आबादी में वृद्धों का अनुपात अन्य आय-वर्गों के मुकाबले बढ़ रहा है। गिरने के हादसे और उससे जुड़ी चोटें और रुग्णता बढ़ रहे हैं और यह विश्व स्तर पर एक महत्वपूर्ण चुनौती है। बुजुर्गों में गिरने के कारणों को जानने से इस समस्या की संभावना को कम करने के लिए उचित जागरूकता बढ़ाई जा सकती है। इसकी रोकथाम के लिए कदम लेने में सहायता मिल सकती है। आइए इस लेख में बुजुर्गों के गिरने के कारणों के बारे में अधिक जानें । जेरिएट्रिक मेडिसिन क्षेत्र के दिग्गज प्रोफेसर बर्नार्ड इसाक ने कहा है,  'एक…

The demographic of the world's population is shifting towards older age groups. The prevalence of falls and associated injuries and morbidity is on the rise, posing a significant global challenge. Knowing the causes of falls in elderly can help create awareness and aid prevention. Let’s find out a bit more about the causes of falls in elderly.  Professor Bernard Isaacs, a giant in geriatric medicine said, ‘It takes a child one year to acquire independent movement and ten years to acquire…

74 year old Jacqueline Colaco, who has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, shares her experience of dealing with Covid, Long Covid, dry eyes, hearing loss, fatigue and its impact on her overall health and quality of life. My encounter with the Covid delta strain manifested one morning in January 2022, when I experienced acute weakness and a mighty cough. The nurse on duty at the Senior Citizen Home where I reside, immediately referred to my doctor, who advised immediate…

Many people often confuse osteoporosis with osteoarthritis, commonly known as arthritis. The terms may be used interchangeably quite often; however, they are not even distant cousins. Let us understand the differences and how each of these needs to be managed. Osteoporosis occurs when the bones in our body lose mineral density and become thin and brittle. They cannot bear normal weight and thus break easily. Osteoarthritis is a disease of wear and tear of not just the bone but the surrounding…

मुंबई की 76 वर्षीय राशने दुबाश को दो दशकों से अधिक समय से रूमेटॉइड आर्थ्राइटिस है, और वे इस लेख में इस के साथ अपनी यात्रा साझा करती हैं। वे अपने लक्षणों के बारे में बात करती हैं और बताती हैं कि वे अपने स्वास्थ्य का प्रबंधन कैसे करती हैं और उन्होंने इस दौरान क्या सीखा। राशने दुबाश एक ऊर्जावान जीवंत व्यक्ति हैं जो नहीं चाहती हैं कि कोई भी बीमारी उनकी जीवनशैली पर अंकुश लगाए। वे सक्रिय रहती हैं, सेवानिवृत्त होने से इनकार करती हैं और जिंदगी से प्यार करती हैं। वे एक स्कूल में प्रशासक के रूप…

Rashne Dubash, 76 year old from Mumbai shares her journey of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for over two decades. She talks about her symptoms, how she manages her health and the lessons learnt. Rashne Dubash is an energetic vibrant person who does not want any disease to curb her lifestyle. She continues to be active, refuses to retire and loves her life. She used to work as an administrator for a school and now works for a design firm. Please tell us a bit about your condition? I have…

Maxwell Gomes, 34 is living with a debilitating condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis in Kolkata which is so painful that it can even paralyse a person. Delayed diagnosis just makes it worse. Maxwell talks about how he manages AS as well as a host of other related issues. How would you like to introduce yourself? I am Maxwell Gomes, 34yrs from Kolkata, suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis – HLA B27 positive. I’m suffering since 2013, but I was only diagnosed as late as in August 2015. I work…

Despite a family history of Ankylosing Spondylitis, it took 2 years for Amit Choudhari to get a diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). Luckily despite experiencing pain and attacks, the treatment and medication prevented joint fusions. He talks of how AS affects his social, employment and lifestyle choices and how faith and family support help him cope with the condition.  Please tell us a bit about your condition I have been suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis (HLA B-27 Positive.)…

Ramesh B. Choudhari, 64 from Nagpur was not only afflicted with Ankylosing Spondylitis from a young age, but was diagnosed very late which led to fusion of his joints and consequent surgeries. But that did not stop him from working, and leading a normal life to the best of his abilities. Please tell us a bit about your condition I have been suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) since 1972 ( my age was 14 yrs then) , but I was only correctly diagnosed in as late as 1997. I have had multiple…