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Immunology & Rheumatology
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117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

by Elana GotkineIn 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according toresearch

117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

by Elana GotkineIn 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according toresearch
Holding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days or more may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

Holding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days or more may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyAnti-spike antibody response following two dose SARS-CoV_2 vaccine dose in RMD, stratified by peri-vaccination mycophenolate hold duration. Credit: Increased Du

Holding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days or more may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyAnti-spike antibody response following two dose SARS-CoV_2 vaccine dose in RMD, stratified by peri-vaccination mycophenolate hold duration. Credit: Increased Du
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitiv

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitiv
Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis

Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflamma

Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflamma
Running won't raise risk of knee arthritis, study says

Running won't raise risk of knee arthritis, study says

In fact, it suggests running may even help prevent painful joint condition.(HealthDay)—Regular running doesn't seem to increase your chances of developing knee osteoarthritis, and it may even help

Running won't raise risk of knee arthritis, study says

In fact, it suggests running may even help prevent painful joint condition.(HealthDay)—Regular running doesn't seem to increase your chances of developing knee osteoarthritis, and it may even help
How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the

How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the
Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle
Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according t

Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according t
Exploring why some newborns develop severe infections

Exploring why some newborns develop severe infections

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.02.002Compared to adults, newborns are highly susceptible to infections and

Exploring why some newborns develop severe infections

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.02.002Compared to adults, newborns are highly susceptible to infections and
Urate transporter structures reveal the mechanism behind important drug target for gout

Urate transporter structures reveal the mechanism behind important drug target for gout

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCryo-EM structures of human URAT1 in different functional states. Credit:Cell Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41422-024-01023-1Scientists at

Urate transporter structures reveal the mechanism behind important drug target for gout

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCryo-EM structures of human URAT1 in different functional states. Credit:Cell Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41422-024-01023-1Scientists at
Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical autoimmune rheumatic disease. This multifactorial condition results from a combination of multipl

Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical autoimmune rheumatic disease. This multifactorial condition results from a combination of multipl