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Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract infl

Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract infl
A new drug promises to lower risks of asthma attack

A new drug promises to lower risks of asthma attack

by Himanshu Kaul,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyshows that a gamechanger drug called Fevipiprantpromises to lower patients' risks of suffering an ast

A new drug promises to lower risks of asthma attack

by Himanshu Kaul,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyshows that a gamechanger drug called Fevipiprantpromises to lower patients' risks of suffering an ast
Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

by University of British ColumbiaPatients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new

Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

by University of British ColumbiaPatients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new
Study finds combination therapy does little to slow spine damage in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients

Study finds combination therapy does little to slow spine damage in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyCumulative probability plot of mSASSS progression over 108 weeks of treatment. Credit: COmparison of the Effect of Treatment with NSAIDs Added to Anti-TNF Thera

Study finds combination therapy does little to slow spine damage in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyCumulative probability plot of mSASSS progression over 108 weeks of treatment. Credit: COmparison of the Effect of Treatment with NSAIDs Added to Anti-TNF Thera
Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModerate alcohol consumption and a higher intake of fruits, oily fish, and cereals are linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while

Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModerate alcohol consumption and a higher intake of fruits, oily fish, and cereals are linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while
Positive effects of omega-3 on immune system in cases of severe COVID

Positive effects of omega-3 on immune system in cases of severe COVID

by Karolinska Institutet(A) RT-qPCR analysis of MX1 mRNA expression in WISH cells stimulated with patient serum in the absence (right panel) or presence (middle panel) of exogenous n-3 PUFA (plac

Positive effects of omega-3 on immune system in cases of severe COVID

by Karolinska Institutet(A) RT-qPCR analysis of MX1 mRNA expression in WISH cells stimulated with patient serum in the absence (right panel) or presence (middle panel) of exogenous n-3 PUFA (plac
Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary
Study finds lower risk of severe infection and hospitalization with belimumab compared to oral immunosuppressants

Study finds lower risk of severe infection and hospitalization with belimumab compared to oral immunosuppressants

by American College of RheumatologyComparative Risk of Severe Infection and Hospitalizations for Severe Infections with Belimumab versus Oral Immunosuppressants. Hazard ratios and 95% confidence

Study finds lower risk of severe infection and hospitalization with belimumab compared to oral immunosuppressants

by American College of RheumatologyComparative Risk of Severe Infection and Hospitalizations for Severe Infections with Belimumab versus Oral Immunosuppressants. Hazard ratios and 95% confidence
MAIT cells can be tuned to fight different pathogens via their metabolism, leading to new therapeutic strategies

MAIT cells can be tuned to fight different pathogens via their metabolism, leading to new therapeutic strategies

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population of unconventional white blood cells has recently captured the attention of immunologists and clinicians alike. Un

MAIT cells can be tuned to fight different pathogens via their metabolism, leading to new therapeutic strategies

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population of unconventional white blood cells has recently captured the attention of immunologists and clinicians alike. Un
New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

by University of TwenteRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. A rapid suppression of inflammation is important for a good prognosis. Marloes Vermee

New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

by University of TwenteRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. A rapid suppression of inflammation is important for a good prognosis. Marloes Vermee
The most typical symptoms for common allergies

The most typical symptoms for common allergies

by Meredith MorckelMaybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?You may have a

The most typical symptoms for common allergies

by Meredith MorckelMaybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?You may have a
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