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Increased use of partial knee replacement could save the NHS £30 million per year

Increased use of partial knee replacement could save the NHS £30 million per year

by University of OxfordCredit: NDORMSNew research from a randomised clinical trial published today inThe Lancetand funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) shows th

Increased use of partial knee replacement could save the NHS £30 million per year

by University of OxfordCredit: NDORMSNew research from a randomised clinical trial published today inThe Lancetand funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) shows th
Risk factors ID'd for VTE, ASCVD in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Risk factors ID'd for VTE, ASCVD in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are common risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and the risk for ASCVD is in

Risk factors ID'd for VTE, ASCVD in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are common risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and the risk for ASCVD is in
Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

byRockefeller UniversityRecall germinal centers formed in response to a secondary infection generate a second line of defense, rebuffing memory B cells in favor of training naive ones. Credit: R

Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

byRockefeller UniversityRecall germinal centers formed in response to a secondary infection generate a second line of defense, rebuffing memory B cells in favor of training naive ones. Credit: R
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
Chemical stimuli can support growing of stable cartilage cells

Chemical stimuli can support growing of stable cartilage cells

by Umea UniversityRho-kinase inhibition cause disappearance of cellular adhesion sites. The colors of the figure shows the staining for actin stress fibers (red), adhesion plaques-related vinculi

Chemical stimuli can support growing of stable cartilage cells

by Umea UniversityRho-kinase inhibition cause disappearance of cellular adhesion sites. The colors of the figure shows the staining for actin stress fibers (red), adhesion plaques-related vinculi
COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease share same immune response

COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease share same immune response

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego researchers summarize the similarities and differences between COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease, three conditions unified by the same immun

COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease share same immune response

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego researchers summarize the similarities and differences between COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease, three conditions unified by the same immun
Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re
Artificial intelligence detects osteoarthritis years before it develops

Artificial intelligence detects osteoarthritis years before it develops

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering have created a machine-lea

Artificial intelligence detects osteoarthritis years before it develops

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering have created a machine-lea
Greater support needed to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Greater support needed to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University-led paper has outlined that many people living with knee osteoarthritis may be needlessly suffering or receiving the wrong tre

Greater support needed to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University-led paper has outlined that many people living with knee osteoarthritis may be needlessly suffering or receiving the wrong tre
Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms
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
'New era and treatment of breast cancer': AI is helping detect breast cancer earlier

'New era and treatment of breast cancer': AI is helping detect breast cancer earlier

by Michelle Marchante, Miami HeraldThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom

'New era and treatment of breast cancer': AI is helping detect breast cancer earlier

by Michelle Marchante, Miami HeraldThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom