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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Anti-stroke drug effective treatment for middle-ear infections, researchers say

Anti-stroke drug effective treatment for middle-ear infections, researchers say

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageAn existing anti-stroke drug is an effective treatment for middle-ear infections, showing the ability to suppress mucus overproduction, improv

Anti-stroke drug effective treatment for middle-ear infections, researchers say

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageAn existing anti-stroke drug is an effective treatment for middle-ear infections, showing the ability to suppress mucus overproduction, improv
Understanding allergies

Understanding allergies

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainDo you blow your nose and rub your itchy eyes more than usual in the spring? Chances are you have hay fever, also called allergic rhiniti

Understanding allergies

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainDo you blow your nose and rub your itchy eyes more than usual in the spring? Chances are you have hay fever, also called allergic rhiniti
What happens to immunity levels post COVID-19 infection?

What happens to immunity levels post COVID-19 infection?

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAustralian scientists have described the evolution of immunity levels up to four months following COVID-19 infection, finding th

What happens to immunity levels post COVID-19 infection?

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAustralian scientists have described the evolution of immunity levels up to four months following COVID-19 infection, finding th
Key protein linked to immune disorders

Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO

Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO
Why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation

Why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityIn this image (also on the cover of Science Translational Medicine), abnormal synovial tissue is shot through with excessive tissue growth, including bloo

Why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityIn this image (also on the cover of Science Translational Medicine), abnormal synovial tissue is shot through with excessive tissue growth, including bloo
Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants

Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA COVID-19 vaccine is prepped at an OHSU clinic. New research from OHSU reveals a strong immune response to an updated vaccine in the fall

Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA COVID-19 vaccine is prepped at an OHSU clinic. New research from OHSU reveals a strong immune response to an updated vaccine in the fall
Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f
Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

by American College of RheumatologyCase-Crossover Study Design: In this case-crossover study, case periods were the 6-months prior to a hospitalization for SLE flare. Control periods were 6-month

Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

by American College of RheumatologyCase-Crossover Study Design: In this case-crossover study, case periods were the 6-months prior to a hospitalization for SLE flare. Control periods were 6-month
Filling data gaps: Gender equity in academic rheumatology

Filling data gaps: Gender equity in academic rheumatology

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARTypical self-reported working hours in a week by role and gender, EULAR and EMEUNET members, 323 responses. The box and whisker chart shows

Filling data gaps: Gender equity in academic rheumatology

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARTypical self-reported working hours in a week by role and gender, EULAR and EMEUNET members, 323 responses. The box and whisker chart shows
How T cells recognize infection or disease

How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta

How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta
It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p
Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFor asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a studypubli

Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFor asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a studypubli