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Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

by Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInfection with the novel coronavirus (gold spheres) can cause a range of symptoms. Some people with severe cases of COVID-19 have genetic mutations in key immuni

Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

by Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInfection with the novel coronavirus (gold spheres) can cause a range of symptoms. Some people with severe cases of COVID-19 have genetic mutations in key immuni
Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat
T cell response not critical for immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 or recovery from COVID-19

T cell response not critical for immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 or recovery from COVID-19

by American Society for MicrobiologyTransmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles isolated from a patient. Credit: NIAIDNew research conducted in monkeys reveals that T cells are

T cell response not critical for immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 or recovery from COVID-19

by American Society for MicrobiologyTransmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles isolated from a patient. Credit: NIAIDNew research conducted in monkeys reveals that T cells are
A near-fatal Valley Fever case opens doors to new treatment method

A near-fatal Valley Fever case opens doors to new treatment method

by Ryan Hatoum,University of California, Los AngelesAbraham Gonzalez-Martinez, who had a dangerous case of Valley Fever, at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Credit: University of California, Los

A near-fatal Valley Fever case opens doors to new treatment method

by Ryan Hatoum,University of California, Los AngelesAbraham Gonzalez-Martinez, who had a dangerous case of Valley Fever, at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Credit: University of California, Los
A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

by University of BernNK cells (brown) patrolling between cells of a healthy human lymph node. Credit: Institute of Pathology, University of BernThe so-called natural killer (NK) cells are cells o

A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

by University of BernNK cells (brown) patrolling between cells of a healthy human lymph node. Credit: Institute of Pathology, University of BernThe so-called natural killer (NK) cells are cells o
Tezepelumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations: Phase 3 NAVIGATOR trial

Tezepelumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations: Phase 3 NAVIGATOR trial

by American Thoracic SocietyObstruction of the lumen of a bronchiole by mucoid exudate, goblet cell metaplasia, and epithelial basement membrane thickening in a person with asthma. Credit: Yale R

Tezepelumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations: Phase 3 NAVIGATOR trial

by American Thoracic SocietyObstruction of the lumen of a bronchiole by mucoid exudate, goblet cell metaplasia, and epithelial basement membrane thickening in a person with asthma. Credit: Yale R
New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun
Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Short- and Long-Term Progression of Kidney Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Low-Grade Proteinuria (2022) https://acrabstracts.o

Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Short- and Long-Term Progression of Kidney Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Low-Grade Proteinuria (2022) https://acrabstracts.o
TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Chiba UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.164778Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The

TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Chiba UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.164778Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The
Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may shoot through the hands while typing or flare in the knees when getting out of the car. Wherever the pain, over 32 million Americans livin

Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may shoot through the hands while typing or flare in the knees when getting out of the car. Wherever the pain, over 32 million Americans livin
Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It

Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It
A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of