Scientists discover two cellular defects appear to drive disease in lupus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic im

Updated on: July 11,2024

Scientists discover two cellular defects appear to drive disease in lupus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic im

Updated on:July 11,2024

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri

Updated on: March 27,2024

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri

Updated on:March 27,2024

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Updated on:June 15,2024

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

Updated on: April 22,2024

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

Updated on:April 22,2024

New device for low-cost single-cell analysis identifies fibroblast subtypes in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by New York Genome CenterResearchers at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and New York University (NYU) have taken steps to facilitate broad access to single-cell sequencing by developing a 3-D-printe

Updated on: April 07,2024

New device for low-cost single-cell analysis identifies fibroblast subtypes in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by New York Genome CenterResearchers at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and New York University (NYU) have taken steps to facilitate broad access to single-cell sequencing by developing a 3-D-printe

Updated on:April 07,2024

Combined inhibition of TNF-alpha, IL-17 effective in RA model

(HealthDay)—Combined inhibition of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α and interleukin (IL)-17 is more effective than single blockade in cultures of human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS), according to an

Updated on: April 08,2024

Combined inhibition of TNF-alpha, IL-17 effective in RA model

(HealthDay)—Combined inhibition of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α and interleukin (IL)-17 is more effective than single blockade in cultures of human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS), according to an

Updated on:April 08,2024

Study compares hospitalized infection risk for biologics in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with prior biologic exposure, the risk of hospitalized infection is increased with etanercept, infliximab, and rituximab versus abatacept, accor

Updated on: April 08,2024

Study compares hospitalized infection risk for biologics in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with prior biologic exposure, the risk of hospitalized infection is increased with etanercept, infliximab, and rituximab versus abatacept, accor

Updated on:April 08,2024

How to keep kids with food allergies safe during Halloween

by Jason HowlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHalloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The conseq

Updated on: June 25,2024

How to keep kids with food allergies safe during Halloween

by Jason HowlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHalloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The conseq

Updated on:June 25,2024

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

Updated on: May 29,2024

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

Updated on:May 29,2024

Study offers insight into management of patients who have interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a disease with many possible causes and no standard of care, making it

Updated on: June 01,2024

Study offers insight into management of patients who have interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a disease with many possible causes and no standard of care, making it

Updated on:June 01,2024

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun

Updated on: May 08,2024

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun

Updated on:May 08,2024

New device monitors levels of inflammation-associated C-reactive protein in real time

byPolish Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Sensors(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00249As inflammation is the body's natural immune response to disease or infec

Updated on: September 02,2024

New device monitors levels of inflammation-associated C-reactive protein in real time

byPolish Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Sensors(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00249As inflammation is the body's natural immune response to disease or infec

Updated on:September 02,2024