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Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that patients sta

Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that patients sta
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
A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a
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
Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen
How to keep kids with food allergies safe during Halloween

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

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
Targeting ion channels to manage osteoarthritis pain

Targeting ion channels to manage osteoarthritis pain

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityThe image depicts two drug receptor sites with the molecular structure of the Nav1.7 channel, and tamoxifen’s attenuation of nociceptor action potentials

Targeting ion channels to manage osteoarthritis pain

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityThe image depicts two drug receptor sites with the molecular structure of the Nav1.7 channel, and tamoxifen’s attenuation of nociceptor action potentials
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
COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi
New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under
Antibodies linked to heart attacks

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim
How a plant-based diet can ease rheumatoid arthritis

How a plant-based diet can ease rheumatoid arthritis

by Nancy ClantonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSwitching to a plant-based diet can alleviate the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows.Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of inflammatory polyart

How a plant-based diet can ease rheumatoid arthritis

by Nancy ClantonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSwitching to a plant-based diet can alleviate the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows.Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of inflammatory polyart