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Frailty may be reversible for some people with rheumatoid arthritis

Frailty may be reversible for some people with rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis patients living with frailty may find their frailty is reversible following treatment, according to a new study.The

Frailty may be reversible for some people with rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis patients living with frailty may find their frailty is reversible following treatment, according to a new study.The
OM85: How bacteria in a capsule could protect us from coronavirus and other respiratory infections

OM85: How bacteria in a capsule could protect us from coronavirus and other respiratory infections

by Peter Sly,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageScientists around the world are continuing to test countless vaccines and drugs in the hope of finding effective ways to prevent and treat

OM85: How bacteria in a capsule could protect us from coronavirus and other respiratory infections

by Peter Sly,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageScientists around the world are continuing to test countless vaccines and drugs in the hope of finding effective ways to prevent and treat
Study finds gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection

Study finds gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection

by Georgia State UniversityThis picture illustrates an example of gut microbiota composition dictating how resident lung alveolar macrophages (AM) respond to viral infection. The presence of segm

Study finds gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection

by Georgia State UniversityThis picture illustrates an example of gut microbiota composition dictating how resident lung alveolar macrophages (AM) respond to viral infection. The presence of segm
Does COVID-19 vaccination affect rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease flares?

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease flares?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of 1,377 patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases—such as inflammatory arthritis and lupus—flares of their conditions were uncommon followi

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease flares?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of 1,377 patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases—such as inflammatory arthritis and lupus—flares of their conditions were uncommon followi
Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of

Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of
Lower RA activity for patients seen at practices with NPs, PAs

Lower RA activity for patients seen at practices with NPs, PAs

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower disease activity when seen at practices with nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) versus rheumatologist-only practices

Lower RA activity for patients seen at practices with NPs, PAs

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower disease activity when seen at practices with nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) versus rheumatologist-only practices
COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'
High-intensity strength training no added benefit for knee osteoarthritis

High-intensity strength training no added benefit for knee osteoarthritis

High-intensity strength training does not significantly improve knee pain with osteoarthritis compared with low-intensity strength training or a control condition, according to a study published in th

High-intensity strength training no added benefit for knee osteoarthritis

High-intensity strength training does not significantly improve knee pain with osteoarthritis compared with low-intensity strength training or a control condition, according to a study published in th
Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r
An AI strategy for identifying new immunotherapy targets

An AI strategy for identifying new immunotherapy targets

by Cleveland ClinicSlowest relaxation timescales estimated by unsupervised AI highlight concerted MHC–peptide dynamics and multiple peptide presentation modes. Credit:Briefings in Bioinform

An AI strategy for identifying new immunotherapy targets

by Cleveland ClinicSlowest relaxation timescales estimated by unsupervised AI highlight concerted MHC–peptide dynamics and multiple peptide presentation modes. Credit:Briefings in Bioinform
Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe results of the largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis, published in the journal Nature, shed light on the biology of the

Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe results of the largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis, published in the journal Nature, shed light on the biology of the
A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

by University of TsukubaCredit: University of TsukubaAllergies can significantly affect health and quality of life. While allergen immunotherapy provides long-lasting therapeutic relief to people

A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

by University of TsukubaCredit: University of TsukubaAllergies can significantly affect health and quality of life. While allergen immunotherapy provides long-lasting therapeutic relief to people