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High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis
Could painkillers be hiding serious arthritis condition from doctors?

Could painkillers be hiding serious arthritis condition from doctors?

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenCould anti-inflammatory drugs be masking serious arthritis condition, University of Aberdeen to explore. Credit: University of AberdeenThousands of patients

Could painkillers be hiding serious arthritis condition from doctors?

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenCould anti-inflammatory drugs be masking serious arthritis condition, University of Aberdeen to explore. Credit: University of AberdeenThousands of patients
BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLCby International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domai

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLCby International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domai
Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

by University of AberdeenPrimary outcomes across follow-up points. Error bars show SD. CFS=Chalder Fatigue Scale. FSS=Fatigue Severity Scale. PEP=personalized exercise programs. CBA=cognitive beh

Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

by University of AberdeenPrimary outcomes across follow-up points. Error bars show SD. CFS=Chalder Fatigue Scale. FSS=Fatigue Severity Scale. PEP=personalized exercise programs. CBA=cognitive beh
Abatacept therapy offers promising results for treating juvenile dermatomyositis

Abatacept therapy offers promising results for treating juvenile dermatomyositis

by George Washington UniversityScreening, Trial Entry and Outcome. Credit:Arthritis & Rheumatology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/art.42450Juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare but often severe a

Abatacept therapy offers promising results for treating juvenile dermatomyositis

by George Washington UniversityScreening, Trial Entry and Outcome. Credit:Arthritis & Rheumatology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/art.42450Juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare but often severe a
Knee pain not linked with activity levels in adults with knee osteoarthritis

Knee pain not linked with activity levels in adults with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee pain was not associated with daily walking levels in anArthritis Care & Researchstudy of individuals with mild-to-moderate, symptomatic knee

Knee pain not linked with activity levels in adults with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee pain was not associated with daily walking levels in anArthritis Care & Researchstudy of individuals with mild-to-moderate, symptomatic knee
Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA hip with osteoarthritis. In an X-ray of a healthy hip, the heads of the hip bone have smooth, evenly curved surfaces and there is a 'gap' between the h

Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA hip with osteoarthritis. In an X-ray of a healthy hip, the heads of the hip bone have smooth, evenly curved surfaces and there is a 'gap' between the h
Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research

Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research

by University of South AustraliaGraphical abstract. Credit:Rheumatology(2022). DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac357A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those t

Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research

by University of South AustraliaGraphical abstract. Credit:Rheumatology(2022). DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac357A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those t
Study finds COVID-19 vaccine not associated with severe disease flare in patients with rheumatic diseases

Study finds COVID-19 vaccine not associated with severe disease flare in patients with rheumatic diseases

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that the

Study finds COVID-19 vaccine not associated with severe disease flare in patients with rheumatic diseases

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that the
Anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers and emergency personnel, research finds

Anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers and emergency personnel, research finds

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary fo

Anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers and emergency personnel, research finds

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary fo
The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe elderly suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less from vaccination than the general population. Scientists have long

The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe elderly suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less from vaccination than the general population. Scientists have long
Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyMotion Analysis to Detect ArthrosisArthrosis is excessive wear of joints beyond the usual age-related degeneration. For this reason, about 150,000 German

Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyMotion Analysis to Detect ArthrosisArthrosis is excessive wear of joints beyond the usual age-related degeneration. For this reason, about 150,000 German