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Digitally reported patient outcomes tied to better disease control in rheumatoid arthritis

Digitally reported patient outcomes tied to better disease control in rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonThe use of a digital health application with patient-reported outcomes is associated with an increase in disease control rate for adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a s

Digitally reported patient outcomes tied to better disease control in rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonThe use of a digital health application with patient-reported outcomes is associated with an increase in disease control rate for adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a s
Immune receptor thought to be linked to hearing loss in child cancer survivors confirmed in new study

Immune receptor thought to be linked to hearing loss in child cancer survivors confirmed in new study

by Yolanda Poffenroth, Michael Brown,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPermanent hearing loss triggered by a common chemotherapy drug in half of children being treated for ca

Immune receptor thought to be linked to hearing loss in child cancer survivors confirmed in new study

by Yolanda Poffenroth, Michael Brown,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPermanent hearing loss triggered by a common chemotherapy drug in half of children being treated for ca
New algorithm may greatly speed up the design of 'humanized' antibodies that work

New algorithm may greatly speed up the design of 'humanized' antibodies that work

by Weizmann Institute of Science3D structure of an antibody’s “finger,” the portion that binds to a target. The colored regions are responsible for recognizing the target; the gray regions provid

New algorithm may greatly speed up the design of 'humanized' antibodies that work

by Weizmann Institute of Science3D structure of an antibody’s “finger,” the portion that binds to a target. The colored regions are responsible for recognizing the target; the gray regions provid
CARv3-TEAM-E T-cell treatment beneficial for recurrent glioblastoma

CARv3-TEAM-E T-cell treatment beneficial for recurrent glioblastoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent glioblastoma, treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells engineered to target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) variant III tumor-spec

CARv3-TEAM-E T-cell treatment beneficial for recurrent glioblastoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent glioblastoma, treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells engineered to target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) variant III tumor-spec
Trial compares therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk among people with rheumatoid arthritis

Trial compares therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk among people with rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate

Trial compares therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk among people with rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate
Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp
Prototype equipment can detect rheumatoid arthritis

Prototype equipment can detect rheumatoid arthritis

by University of TwenteCredit: University of TwenteAccording to a first clinical study published in the scientific journal Photoacoustics, the University of Twente and various European partners h

Prototype equipment can detect rheumatoid arthritis

by University of TwenteCredit: University of TwenteAccording to a first clinical study published in the scientific journal Photoacoustics, the University of Twente and various European partners h
COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence

COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViruses accumulate mutations as they replicate in infected cells. Repeated replication can lead to viral strain

COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViruses accumulate mutations as they replicate in infected cells. Repeated replication can lead to viral strain
CABYR-a/b and CABYR-c hold promise as targets for specific immunotherapy

CABYR-a/b and CABYR-c hold promise as targets for specific immunotherapy

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of testis (positive control). (B) IHC staining of colonic adenocarcinoma. (C) IHC stating of Normal colonic mucosa (negative control). Pur

CABYR-a/b and CABYR-c hold promise as targets for specific immunotherapy

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of testis (positive control). (B) IHC staining of colonic adenocarcinoma. (C) IHC stating of Normal colonic mucosa (negative control). Pur
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
Evolutionary origin of mysterious immune system molecule in humans revealed

Evolutionary origin of mysterious immune system molecule in humans revealed

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversityThe Joining chain shares three characteristics with the CXCL chemokine genes, including the same number of exons, which encode the protein, a

Evolutionary origin of mysterious immune system molecule in humans revealed

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversityThe Joining chain shares three characteristics with the CXCL chemokine genes, including the same number of exons, which encode the protein, a
With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill