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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Upadacitinib beats placebo for psoriatic arthritis

Upadacitinib beats placebo for psoriatic arthritis

For patients with psoriatic arthritis, upadacitinib at a dose of 15 mg or 30 mg once daily is more effective than placebo, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of theNew England J

Upadacitinib beats placebo for psoriatic arthritis

For patients with psoriatic arthritis, upadacitinib at a dose of 15 mg or 30 mg once daily is more effective than placebo, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of theNew England J
HDL composition may help predict health risks and design therapeutics

HDL composition may help predict health risks and design therapeutics

by Pat Bailey,UC DavisNutrition researcher Angela Zivkovic and colleagues have found that the amounts and specific structure of complex sugars called glycans can powerfully influence the body’s

HDL composition may help predict health risks and design therapeutics

by Pat Bailey,UC DavisNutrition researcher Angela Zivkovic and colleagues have found that the amounts and specific structure of complex sugars called glycans can powerfully influence the body’s
Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

(HealthDay)—In women with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), early age at menopause is associated with seropositivity, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care & Resear

Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

(HealthDay)—In women with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), early age at menopause is associated with seropositivity, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care & Resear
Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Having an increased body mass index correlates with increased prevalence of gout in adults, according to study published online July 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDay) -- Having an in

Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Having an increased body mass index correlates with increased prevalence of gout in adults, according to study published online July 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDay) -- Having an in
Sensors for a 'smart' wound bandage may track healing, immune response

Sensors for a 'smart' wound bandage may track healing, immune response

by Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Skoltech and the University of Texas at Austin have presented a proof of concept for a wearable sensor tha

Sensors for a 'smart' wound bandage may track healing, immune response

by Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Skoltech and the University of Texas at Austin have presented a proof of concept for a wearable sensor tha
Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking increases symptoms and health risks for patients with rheumatic diseases, but interventions to help patients quit are rarely available at rheumatology cli

Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking increases symptoms and health risks for patients with rheumatic diseases, but interventions to help patients quit are rarely available at rheumatology cli
Epigenetics alters genes in rheumatoid arthritis

Epigenetics alters genes in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoIn this artist's rendering, a DNA molecule is methylated on both strands at the center cytosine. DNA methylation plays an important role in epigenetic g

Epigenetics alters genes in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoIn this artist's rendering, a DNA molecule is methylated on both strands at the center cytosine. DNA methylation plays an important role in epigenetic g
Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversityStudy overview. (A) Image of CytoTracker device prototype. (B) An image of the CytoTracker microfluidic impedance cytometer. (C) Schematic of sensing mechan

Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversityStudy overview. (A) Image of CytoTracker device prototype. (B) An image of the CytoTracker microfluidic impedance cytometer. (C) Schematic of sensing mechan
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