Rheumatology

Biosimilars

Pfizer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ixifi (infliximab qbtx) as a biosimilar to Remicade (infliximab; Janssen) for all the same indications.

The indications include treatment of: ;

- rheumatoid arthritis

- Crohn's disease in adults and children

- ulcerative colitis

- ankylosing spondylitis

- psoriatic arthritis

- psoriasis

Biosimilars have equivalent efficacy to their bio-originals and do not have a worse safety profile.

They are significantly cheaper than the bio-originals.

People spend 40 hours or more at work. Therefore, psychologists advise that the workspace should be organized in a way that makes a person feel as comfortable as possible. The workspace can not only increase productivity but also affect health, Medical Express reports.
In particular, an unfavorable work environment causes back pain, sleep, and breathing problems. Researchers at Central Michigan University found that surrounding yourself with "natural elements" at work can improve mood, increase job satisfaction, and even reduce stress levels.
First, there should be access to sunlight at work. Without it, people become depressed, are less satisfied with their work, and show less interest in company affairs. According to experts, sitting by a window is not enough. You need to go outside during your lunch break to get sunlight.
Second, you can place flowers in the workplace. If the office is dark, you should choose plants that don't require much light. In fact, even simple plant images help - nature photographs on the wall or as a desktop screensaver.
An independent study by Cornell University showed that cheerful background music is an excellent motivator at work. It improves mood and encourages people to make decisions that benefit the entire team, especially if they choose the music themselves.