Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi

Updated on: June 06,2024

Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi

Updated on:June 06,2024

How the immune system becomes blind to cancer cells

by University of FreiburgCancer cells become invisible to the body's immune response. Unhindered by T cells (green), they can continue to replicate. Scientists have now described an important

Updated on: April 16,2024

How the immune system becomes blind to cancer cells

by University of FreiburgCancer cells become invisible to the body's immune response. Unhindered by T cells (green), they can continue to replicate. Scientists have now described an important

Updated on:April 16,2024

Could oral contraceptives help ease rheumatoid arthritis?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterOnly association was seen, and older women shouldn't take the pill to treat symptoms, experts say.(HealthDay)—Oral contraceptives—also known as birth control

Updated on: March 24,2024

Could oral contraceptives help ease rheumatoid arthritis?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterOnly association was seen, and older women shouldn't take the pill to treat symptoms, experts say.(HealthDay)—Oral contraceptives—also known as birth control

Updated on:March 24,2024

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe

Updated on: May 26,2024

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe

Updated on:May 26,2024

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of

Updated on: March 24,2024

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of

Updated on:March 24,2024

New 3-D imaging analysis technique could lead to improved arthritis treatment

by University of CambridgeJoint space in hip, knee and ankle joints as analyzed by the JSM algorithm. Credit: Tom TurmezeiAn algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which coul

Updated on: May 29,2024

New 3-D imaging analysis technique could lead to improved arthritis treatment

by University of CambridgeJoint space in hip, knee and ankle joints as analyzed by the JSM algorithm. Credit: Tom TurmezeiAn algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which coul

Updated on:May 29,2024

Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment for joint inflammation

by University of VirginiaCredit: Alexandra Angelich, University CommunicationsResearchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid

Updated on: June 17,2024

Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment for joint inflammation

by University of VirginiaCredit: Alexandra Angelich, University CommunicationsResearchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid

Updated on:June 17,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis can be costly

Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.(HealthDay)—Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condi

Updated on: March 24,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis can be costly

Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.(HealthDay)—Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condi

Updated on:March 24,2024

MAIT cell activation may play a role in fatal outcomes among severe COVID-19 cases

by Public Library of ScienceProject design and overall conclusions of the St George’s, University of London and University of Oxford collaboration on immune parameters of ICU COVID-19 and severe

Updated on: April 20,2024

MAIT cell activation may play a role in fatal outcomes among severe COVID-19 cases

by Public Library of ScienceProject design and overall conclusions of the St George’s, University of London and University of Oxford collaboration on immune parameters of ICU COVID-19 and severe

Updated on:April 20,2024

Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversityStudy overview. (A) Image of CytoTracker device prototype. (B) An image of the CytoTracker microfluidic impedance cytometer. (C) Schematic of sensing mechan

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversityStudy overview. (A) Image of CytoTracker device prototype. (B) An image of the CytoTracker microfluidic impedance cytometer. (C) Schematic of sensing mechan

Updated on:March 07,2024

Dietary fiber in the gut may help with skin allergies, says new study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University study exploring the emerging gut-skin axis has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut can protect

Updated on: May 07,2024

Dietary fiber in the gut may help with skin allergies, says new study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University study exploring the emerging gut-skin axis has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut can protect

Updated on:May 07,2024

T cells alone are sufficient to establish and maintain HIV infection in the brain

by University of North Carolina Health CareScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by Unive

Updated on: May 07,2024

T cells alone are sufficient to establish and maintain HIV infection in the brain

by University of North Carolina Health CareScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by Unive

Updated on:May 07,2024