Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U

Updated on: August 08,2024

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U

Updated on:August 08,2024

Monash researchers bringing hope to lupus patients

by Monash UniversityResearchers at Monash University are leading the world's largest study to describe lupus patients and disease characteristics, bringing treat-to-target options for lupus a

Updated on: March 24,2024

Monash researchers bringing hope to lupus patients

by Monash UniversityResearchers at Monash University are leading the world's largest study to describe lupus patients and disease characteristics, bringing treat-to-target options for lupus a

Updated on:March 24,2024

JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

by Lori SolomonJanus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study publ

Updated on: April 16,2024

JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

by Lori SolomonJanus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study publ

Updated on:April 16,2024

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

Updated on: June 26,2024

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

Updated on:June 26,2024

Preclinical study of COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows potent T-cell responses

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: University of Alabama at BirminghamPreclinical studies of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham show positive resul

Updated on: April 10,2024

Preclinical study of COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows potent T-cell responses

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: University of Alabama at BirminghamPreclinical studies of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham show positive resul

Updated on:April 10,2024

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

Updated on: June 28,2024

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

Updated on:June 28,2024

Antibiotic usage associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Andrew Cain,Keele UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has provided evidence that antibiotic usage is associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.Researcher

Updated on: March 24,2024

Antibiotic usage associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Andrew Cain,Keele UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has provided evidence that antibiotic usage is associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.Researcher

Updated on:March 24,2024

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

Updated on: April 15,2024

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

Updated on:April 15,2024

How salt can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Yale have identified a high-salt environment as one of the contributing factors to the development of multiple sclerosis (

Updated on: April 16,2024

How salt can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Yale have identified a high-salt environment as one of the contributing factors to the development of multiple sclerosis (

Updated on:April 16,2024

A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This wa

Updated on: May 07,2024

A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This wa

Updated on:May 07,2024

Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

(HealthDay)—Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in t

Updated on: May 29,2024

Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

(HealthDay)—Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in t

Updated on:May 29,2024

COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

by University of North Carolina Health CarePre-immunity and post-immunity SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific IgG and IgA antibody concentrations in NELF and serum. Antibody concentrations were reported as

Updated on: April 13,2024

COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

by University of North Carolina Health CarePre-immunity and post-immunity SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific IgG and IgA antibody concentrations in NELF and serum. Antibody concentrations were reported as

Updated on:April 13,2024