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New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

by Inka Väth,University Hospital Bonn(from left) Dr. Ibrahim Hawwari, Prof. Bernardo Franklin and Lukas Roßnagel discover new intercellular communication mechanism in which blood platelets, so-c

New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

by Inka Väth,University Hospital Bonn(from left) Dr. Ibrahim Hawwari, Prof. Bernardo Franklin and Lukas Roßnagel discover new intercellular communication mechanism in which blood platelets, so-c
A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to
MyD88—villain of allergies and asthma

MyD88—villain of allergies and asthma

by Lydia Goff ,Duke UniversityFlorescence microscopy image of mouse dendritic cells with mRNA-loaded blood cells.Even if you don't have allergies yourself, I guarantee you can list at

MyD88—villain of allergies and asthma

by Lydia Goff ,Duke UniversityFlorescence microscopy image of mouse dendritic cells with mRNA-loaded blood cells.Even if you don't have allergies yourself, I guarantee you can list at
NSAIDs may worsen arthritis inflammation

NSAIDs may worsen arthritis inflammation

by Radiological Society of North AmericaThe fat pad adjacent to the kneecap (Hoffa's fat pad, infrapatellar fat pad) can change in signal on MRI when the knee is inflamed. (A) Normal knee wit

NSAIDs may worsen arthritis inflammation

by Radiological Society of North AmericaThe fat pad adjacent to the kneecap (Hoffa's fat pad, infrapatellar fat pad) can change in signal on MRI when the knee is inflamed. (A) Normal knee wit
Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu
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
Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s
Does body mass index impact pain in individuals with hand osteoarthritis?

Does body mass index impact pain in individuals with hand osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study inArthritis & Rheumatologyof people with hand osteoarthritis, higher body mass index was associated with greater pain severity

Does body mass index impact pain in individuals with hand osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study inArthritis & Rheumatologyof people with hand osteoarthritis, higher body mass index was associated with greater pain severity
COVID-19 model reveals key role for innate immunity in controlling viral load

COVID-19 model reveals key role for innate immunity in controlling viral load

by American Chemical SocietyColorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (red), isolated from a patient sample. Image captured at the N

COVID-19 model reveals key role for innate immunity in controlling viral load

by American Chemical SocietyColorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (red), isolated from a patient sample. Image captured at the N
Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

by Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical SciencesS6K1 deletion attenuates age-related liver pathology.a, Experimental scheme.S6K1WT and KO mice were aged for 600 d to

Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

by Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical SciencesS6K1 deletion attenuates age-related liver pathology.a, Experimental scheme.S6K1WT and KO mice were aged for 600 d to
Adherence to mediterranean diet not linked to risk of RA

Adherence to mediterranean diet not linked to risk of RA

(HealthDay)—Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is not associated with incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in U.S. women, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care &

Adherence to mediterranean diet not linked to risk of RA

(HealthDay)—Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is not associated with incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in U.S. women, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care &
Patient-Rated elbow evaluation most responsive instrument

Patient-Rated elbow evaluation most responsive instrument

The Patient-Rated Elbow Evaluation form is the most responsive instrument to identify and quantify elbow joint-specific changes before and after total elbow arthroplasty, according to a study publishe

Patient-Rated elbow evaluation most responsive instrument

The Patient-Rated Elbow Evaluation form is the most responsive instrument to identify and quantify elbow joint-specific changes before and after total elbow arthroplasty, according to a study publishe