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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P
Major savings possible with app-based osteoarthritis treatment

Major savings possible with app-based osteoarthritis treatment

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis treatment conducted digitally via an app costs around 25% of what conventional care costs, according to a study from Lund University in S

Major savings possible with app-based osteoarthritis treatment

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis treatment conducted digitally via an app costs around 25% of what conventional care costs, according to a study from Lund University in S
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
How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how t

How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how t
Researchers discover key metabolic process responsible for rapid immune responses

Researchers discover key metabolic process responsible for rapid immune responses

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified a key metabolite in cells that helps direct i

Researchers discover key metabolic process responsible for rapid immune responses

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified a key metabolite in cells that helps direct i
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
'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
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
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
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
1 billion people worldwide will suffer from arthritis by 2050

1 billion people worldwide will suffer from arthritis by 2050

by Cara MurezThe degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis affects 15% of the global population over age 30, so by 2050 that could be nearly 1 billion people, researchers say.Living longer and obesity

1 billion people worldwide will suffer from arthritis by 2050

by Cara MurezThe degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis affects 15% of the global population over age 30, so by 2050 that could be nearly 1 billion people, researchers say.Living longer and obesity
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