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Immunology & Rheumatology
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A 'backpack' full of multiple sclerosis therapy

A 'backpack' full of multiple sclerosis therapy

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityShown on the left, is an immunofluorescence image of a monocyte with its outer cell membrane stained in green and nucleus stained in blue, and to which the

A 'backpack' full of multiple sclerosis therapy

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityShown on the left, is an immunofluorescence image of a monocyte with its outer cell membrane stained in green and nucleus stained in blue, and to which the
Arthritis reported by almost one in four U.S. adults

Arthritis reported by almost one in four U.S. adults

(HealthDay)—Almost one-quarter of U.S. adults report arthritis, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality

Arthritis reported by almost one in four U.S. adults

(HealthDay)—Almost one-quarter of U.S. adults report arthritis, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality
By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

by University of ArizonaRespiratory virus prevalence, baseline CBMC cell proportions, multi-omic data set overview. (A) Bar plot of viral agents detected from infectious NPAs taken during year on

By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

by University of ArizonaRespiratory virus prevalence, baseline CBMC cell proportions, multi-omic data set overview. (A) Bar plot of viral agents detected from infectious NPAs taken during year on
Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainBisphosphonates (a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases) appear

Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainBisphosphonates (a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases) appear
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
Study: Rheumatoid arthritis plus depression may be deadly

Study: Rheumatoid arthritis plus depression may be deadly

Risk of mood-related mortality greater for men.(HealthDay)—People with rheumatoid arthritis have higher-than-normal rates of depression, which could increase their risk of death, according to a new st

Study: Rheumatoid arthritis plus depression may be deadly

Risk of mood-related mortality greater for men.(HealthDay)—People with rheumatoid arthritis have higher-than-normal rates of depression, which could increase their risk of death, according to a new st
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
Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

by KU LeuvenCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a technique to make sheep produce new antibodies simply by injecting the DNA building blocks. This approach

Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

by KU LeuvenCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a technique to make sheep produce new antibodies simply by injecting the DNA building blocks. This approach
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
Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp
GABA released by B-cells blunts the immune response to tumors

GABA released by B-cells blunts the immune response to tumors

by RIKENFig. 1: Metabolic remodeling of immunized LNs and B cell-dependent GABA production. a–e, Mice were injected in the foot pad with OVA + CFA, and iLNs and cLNs were collected for metabolite

GABA released by B-cells blunts the immune response to tumors

by RIKENFig. 1: Metabolic remodeling of immunized LNs and B cell-dependent GABA production. a–e, Mice were injected in the foot pad with OVA + CFA, and iLNs and cLNs were collected for metabolite
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