A COVID-19 biomarker: Low blood levels of sphingosine predict symptomatic infections

by Medical University of South CarolinaImage of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Credit: CDCResearchers remain perplexed as to why some patients

Updated on: April 13,2024

A COVID-19 biomarker: Low blood levels of sphingosine predict symptomatic infections

by Medical University of South CarolinaImage of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Credit: CDCResearchers remain perplexed as to why some patients

Updated on:April 13,2024

Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have elevated insulin resistance (IR), but this is not associated with increased atherosclerosis risk, according to a study published online Dec. 10

Updated on: April 08,2024

Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have elevated insulin resistance (IR), but this is not associated with increased atherosclerosis risk, according to a study published online Dec. 10

Updated on:April 08,2024

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

Updated on: May 08,2024

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

Updated on:May 08,2024

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyA multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling the virus during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease se

Updated on: April 24,2024

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyA multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling the virus during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease se

Updated on:April 24,2024

Uncovering the cause of regulatory T cell dysfunction in elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2024.110337Researchers at Tsukuba University have discovered that the increase in reg

Updated on: September 02,2024

Uncovering the cause of regulatory T cell dysfunction in elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2024.110337Researchers at Tsukuba University have discovered that the increase in reg

Updated on:September 02,2024

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t

Updated on: April 16,2024

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t

Updated on:April 16,2024

How IL-6 allows the immune response to develop for a key cell, the T follicular helper

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamAndre Ballesteros-Tato. Credit: UABThe body's immune response fights against infectious disease, and it safeguards against future infections

Updated on: April 16,2024

How IL-6 allows the immune response to develop for a key cell, the T follicular helper

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamAndre Ballesteros-Tato. Credit: UABThe body's immune response fights against infectious disease, and it safeguards against future infections

Updated on:April 16,2024

Proportion of adults diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in England has increased by more than 40%

by Keele UniversityPercentage of patients with at least 1 Read/SNOMED code for RA who meet the diagnosis algorithm. Panel A = percentage of patients ever receiving an RA Read/SNOMED code that mee

Updated on: March 28,2024

Proportion of adults diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in England has increased by more than 40%

by Keele UniversityPercentage of patients with at least 1 Read/SNOMED code for RA who meet the diagnosis algorithm. Panel A = percentage of patients ever receiving an RA Read/SNOMED code that mee

Updated on:March 28,2024

Many risk factors contribute to worsening of quality of life in people with knee OA

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the health-related quality of life of most people who have had or have a hig

Updated on: April 20,2024

Many risk factors contribute to worsening of quality of life in people with knee OA

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the health-related quality of life of most people who have had or have a hig

Updated on:April 20,2024

VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLife is an exquisite orchestration of growth and change, with checks and balances that fine-tune complex entwined interactions, both intrinsic and

Updated on: May 06,2024

VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLife is an exquisite orchestration of growth and change, with checks and balances that fine-tune complex entwined interactions, both intrinsic and

Updated on:May 06,2024

New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

byKarolinska InstitutetJohan Sandberg. Credit: Karolinska InstitutetA new study from Karolinska Institutet has mapped how MAIT cells, which play an important role in the body's defense again

Updated on: September 18,2024

New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

byKarolinska InstitutetJohan Sandberg. Credit: Karolinska InstitutetA new study from Karolinska Institutet has mapped how MAIT cells, which play an important role in the body's defense again

Updated on:September 18,2024

Lower doses of rheumatoid arthritis drugs may work for some

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterStudy found many patients with early stage disease stayed in remission with less medication.(HealthDay)—Some people in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis may be

Updated on: March 24,2024

Lower doses of rheumatoid arthritis drugs may work for some

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterStudy found many patients with early stage disease stayed in remission with less medication.(HealthDay)—Some people in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis may be

Updated on:March 24,2024