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OCTAVE study reveals vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

OCTAVE study reveals vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe OCTAVE study—a multi-center, UK-wide trial, led by the University of Glasgow and co-ordinated by the University of Birmingham's Ca

OCTAVE study reveals vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe OCTAVE study—a multi-center, UK-wide trial, led by the University of Glasgow and co-ordinated by the University of Birmingham's Ca
High BMI elevates risk of several rheumatic diseases, but not equally for everyone

High BMI elevates risk of several rheumatic diseases, but not equally for everyone

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumati

High BMI elevates risk of several rheumatic diseases, but not equally for everyone

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumati
Early-life exposure to famine linked to increased odds of RA

Early-life exposure to famine linked to increased odds of RA

(HealthDay)—Individuals exposed to famine in utero or in early childhood have an increased likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adulthood, according to a study published in the April

Early-life exposure to famine linked to increased odds of RA

(HealthDay)—Individuals exposed to famine in utero or in early childhood have an increased likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adulthood, according to a study published in the April
Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate
PFAS shown to reduce the activity of immune cells

PFAS shown to reduce the activity of immune cells

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139204PFAS are used in many everyday products. This is

PFAS shown to reduce the activity of immune cells

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139204PFAS are used in many everyday products. This is
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
Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is
Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so

Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so
Examining inflammatory bowel disease after a stem cell transplant

Examining inflammatory bowel disease after a stem cell transplant

byUniversity of BaselColon sections of the index patient in active IBDvs. clinical remission (under infliximab therapy) were stained by immune histology for CD5 (a pan T cell marker) and f

Examining inflammatory bowel disease after a stem cell transplant

byUniversity of BaselColon sections of the index patient in active IBDvs. clinical remission (under infliximab therapy) were stained by immune histology for CD5 (a pan T cell marker) and f
Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t
Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&
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