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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
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
A little radiation goes a long way in heating up cold tumors

A little radiation goes a long way in heating up cold tumors

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study conducted in both mice and a small group of patients with advanced cancers has shown that so-called "cold&quo

A little radiation goes a long way in heating up cold tumors

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study conducted in both mice and a small group of patients with advanced cancers has shown that so-called "cold&quo
SARS-CoV-2 disrupts timing of immune response

SARS-CoV-2 disrupts timing of immune response

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinAssay to detect the biochemical messenger TGFβ (COVID-19 research). Credit: Charité | Arne SattlerOnce an infection is under control, the body normally uses

SARS-CoV-2 disrupts timing of immune response

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinAssay to detect the biochemical messenger TGFβ (COVID-19 research). Credit: Charité | Arne SattlerOnce an infection is under control, the body normally uses
First-in-human trial with CAR macrophages shows promise targeting solid tumors

First-in-human trial with CAR macrophages shows promise targeting solid tumors

by Caren Begun,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreliminary findings from Penn Medicine in an ongoing first-in-human clinical trial examining the safety, tolerability a

First-in-human trial with CAR macrophages shows promise targeting solid tumors

by Caren Begun,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreliminary findings from Penn Medicine in an ongoing first-in-human clinical trial examining the safety, tolerability a
Aerobic exercise may cut fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis

Aerobic exercise may cut fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Aerobic land-based exercise may be helpful in treating fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a meta-analysis published in the August issue ofArthritis Care

Aerobic exercise may cut fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Aerobic land-based exercise may be helpful in treating fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a meta-analysis published in the August issue ofArthritis Care
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
A new open-access portal for human immunology data and tools

A new open-access portal for human immunology data and tools

by Rachel Tompa,Allen Institute for Brain ScienceTEA-seq single panel cell type data from Human Immune System Explorer. Credit: Zach Thomson/Allen InstituteResearchers at the Allen Institute for

A new open-access portal for human immunology data and tools

by Rachel Tompa,Allen Institute for Brain ScienceTEA-seq single panel cell type data from Human Immune System Explorer. Credit: Zach Thomson/Allen InstituteResearchers at the Allen Institute for
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
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
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
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other indi

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other indi