T cells recognize recent SARS-CoV-2 variants

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19

Updated on: May 08,2024

T cells recognize recent SARS-CoV-2 variants

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19

Updated on:May 08,2024

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

Updated on: March 04,2024

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

Updated on:March 04,2024

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

Updated on: March 24,2024

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

Updated on:March 24,2024

Few studies include photos of patients with psoriasis, finds review

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVery few patients with psoriasis are depicted in scientific articles—only a fraction of those included in the research are represented

Updated on: January 28,2024

Few studies include photos of patients with psoriasis, finds review

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVery few patients with psoriasis are depicted in scientific articles—only a fraction of those included in the research are represented

Updated on:January 28,2024

Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose not to

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new article inAnnals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Al

Updated on: April 02,2024

Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose not to

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new article inAnnals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Al

Updated on:April 02,2024

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system

Updated on: March 07,2024

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system

Updated on:March 07,2024

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

Updated on: April 20,2024

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

Updated on:April 20,2024

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

Updated on: May 13,2024

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

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

Updated on: April 20,2024

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

Updated on:April 20,2024

New pill could prevent anaphylaxis in people with food, drug allergies

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor someone with a food or drug allergy, the risk of life-threatening anaphylactic shock lurks around every corner. A new Northwestern Medicine

Updated on: March 25,2024

New pill could prevent anaphylaxis in people with food, drug allergies

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor someone with a food or drug allergy, the risk of life-threatening anaphylactic shock lurks around every corner. A new Northwestern Medicine

Updated on:March 25,2024

Adverse childhood experiences negatively impact adults with lupus

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with lupus who report having had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect and household challenges, r

Updated on: May 13,2024

Adverse childhood experiences negatively impact adults with lupus

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with lupus who report having had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect and household challenges, r

Updated on:May 13,2024

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O

Updated on: December 09,2024

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O

Updated on:December 09,2024