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Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), anxiety increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did suspected depression, according to a letter to the editor published online Jan. 27 inRheumatol

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), anxiety increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did suspected depression, according to a letter to the editor published online Jan. 27 inRheumatol
Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that Black patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were less likely to be prescribed a biologic treatment and more

Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that Black patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were less likely to be prescribed a biologic treatment and more
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
Innovative software improves chronic rheumatic disease care

Innovative software improves chronic rheumatic disease care

(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic rheumatic disease, innovative software that aggregates, stores, and displays information can improve quality of care, according to research published online Nov.

Innovative software improves chronic rheumatic disease care

(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic rheumatic disease, innovative software that aggregates, stores, and displays information can improve quality of care, according to research published online Nov.
A messenger substance considered to be inflammatory can alleviate asthma symptoms

A messenger substance considered to be inflammatory can alleviate asthma symptoms

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergIntranasal rIL-3 application during challenge induces Treg cells. (A) Experimental design for lung ILC2 skewing. (B) After 5 days of in vitro IL

A messenger substance considered to be inflammatory can alleviate asthma symptoms

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergIntranasal rIL-3 application during challenge induces Treg cells. (A) Experimental design for lung ILC2 skewing. (B) After 5 days of in vitro IL
Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heig

Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heig
ACR releases five 'Don'ts' for rheumatologists

ACR releases five 'Don'ts' for rheumatologists

As part of theChoosing Wiselycampaign, the American College of Rheumatology has issued a list of the top five tests and treatments commonly misordered by rheumatologists; the list has been

ACR releases five 'Don'ts' for rheumatologists

As part of theChoosing Wiselycampaign, the American College of Rheumatology has issued a list of the top five tests and treatments commonly misordered by rheumatologists; the list has been
Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha
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
Antibodies against phosphorylcholine give protection against rheumatic systemic disease

Antibodies against phosphorylcholine give protection against rheumatic systemic disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet indicates that antibodies against a small lipid entity

Antibodies against phosphorylcholine give protection against rheumatic systemic disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet indicates that antibodies against a small lipid entity
Osteoarthritis: Carbohydrate-binding protein promotes inflammation

Osteoarthritis: Carbohydrate-binding protein promotes inflammation

by Medical University of ViennaFunction and effect of galectin-1 in osteoarthritis identified for the very first timeMore and more people, particularly older people, are suffering from osteoarthr

Osteoarthritis: Carbohydrate-binding protein promotes inflammation

by Medical University of ViennaFunction and effect of galectin-1 in osteoarthritis identified for the very first timeMore and more people, particularly older people, are suffering from osteoarthr
Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx