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SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

by The German Primate CenterThe spike protein on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 virions mediates entry into target cells. It Is the main target for neutralizing antibodies that are produced following

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

by The German Primate CenterThe spike protein on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 virions mediates entry into target cells. It Is the main target for neutralizing antibodies that are produced following
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
Position paper examines safety of receiving live vaccines while on dupilumab

Position paper examines safety of receiving live vaccines while on dupilumab

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) addresses the safety of a

Position paper examines safety of receiving live vaccines while on dupilumab

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) addresses the safety of a
Evolutionary study links subtle modifications in the morphology of the bipedal knee to osteoarthritis later in life

Evolutionary study links subtle modifications in the morphology of the bipedal knee to osteoarthritis later in life

by Harvard UniversityA visual riff on the classic illustration, "March of Progress," highlighting the evolution of knee osteoarthritis. Credit: Tasha McAbee, Department of Orthopedics a

Evolutionary study links subtle modifications in the morphology of the bipedal knee to osteoarthritis later in life

by Harvard UniversityA visual riff on the classic illustration, "March of Progress," highlighting the evolution of knee osteoarthritis. Credit: Tasha McAbee, Department of Orthopedics a
SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti
Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

(HealthDay)—Air pollution is associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheumatology.Giovanni Adami, M.D., Ph.D.,

Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

(HealthDay)—Air pollution is associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheumatology.Giovanni Adami, M.D., Ph.D.,
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'
Adults with lupus, common types of arthritis have similar risks of getting admitted to hospital as other COVID patients

Adults with lupus, common types of arthritis have similar risks of getting admitted to hospital as other COVID patients

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are not at increased risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 due to medications used to da

Adults with lupus, common types of arthritis have similar risks of getting admitted to hospital as other COVID patients

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are not at increased risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 due to medications used to da
Study examines care received by patients with knee osteoarthritis

Study examines care received by patients with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that only a minority of U.S. Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis in 2005-2010 used non-surgical care such as physical therapy and

Study examines care received by patients with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that only a minority of U.S. Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis in 2005-2010 used non-surgical care such as physical therapy and
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's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea

COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea
How a virus that infects 50% of people is helping develop new cancer treatments

How a virus that infects 50% of people is helping develop new cancer treatments

by Rebecca Aicheler,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost of us have heard of viruses such asmeaslesandmumps—not to mention the more seriousHIVandEbo

How a virus that infects 50% of people is helping develop new cancer treatments

by Rebecca Aicheler,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost of us have heard of viruses such asmeaslesandmumps—not to mention the more seriousHIVandEbo