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Immunology & Rheumatology
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COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that the COVID-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of those infected expe

COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that the COVID-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of those infected expe
Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga
β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a
Study reveals new role for inflammatory protein in fat tissue

Study reveals new role for inflammatory protein in fat tissue

byKarolinska InstitutetMicroscope image of fat cells. Credit: Kaisa HofwimmerA new studypublishedinNature Communicationsshows that the inflammatory protein IL-1β has an i

Study reveals new role for inflammatory protein in fat tissue

byKarolinska InstitutetMicroscope image of fat cells. Credit: Kaisa HofwimmerA new studypublishedinNature Communicationsshows that the inflammatory protein IL-1β has an i
Salivary gland ultrasonography improves Sjogren's diagnosis

Salivary gland ultrasonography improves Sjogren's diagnosis

The addition of salivary-gland ultrasonography to American-European Consensus Group classification criteria improves the accuracy of diagnosis of primary Sjögren's syndrome, according to a study p

Salivary gland ultrasonography improves Sjogren's diagnosis

The addition of salivary-gland ultrasonography to American-European Consensus Group classification criteria improves the accuracy of diagnosis of primary Sjögren's syndrome, according to a study p
Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in
How intravenous immunoglobulin antibodies resolve joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

How intravenous immunoglobulin antibodies resolve joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.019Immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgB) play an important role

How intravenous immunoglobulin antibodies resolve joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.019Immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgB) play an important role
Back pain link to 24-hour body clock revealed

Back pain link to 24-hour body clock revealed

by University of ManchesterCredit: University of ManchesterNew research by University of Manchester scientists has for the first time shown that our spinal discs have 24-hour body clocks which wh

Back pain link to 24-hour body clock revealed

by University of ManchesterCredit: University of ManchesterNew research by University of Manchester scientists has for the first time shown that our spinal discs have 24-hour body clocks which wh
A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of
Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal
Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is
Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

by Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInfection with the novel coronavirus (gold spheres) can cause a range of symptoms. Some people with severe cases of COVID-19 have genetic mutations in key immuni

Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

by Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInfection with the novel coronavirus (gold spheres) can cause a range of symptoms. Some people with severe cases of COVID-19 have genetic mutations in key immuni