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Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio
Biological agent trials for psoriasis rarely include patient images

Biological agent trials for psoriasis rarely include patient images

by Elana GotkineFew randomized controlled trials involving biological agents for psoriasis treatment include patient images, according to a review published online on Nov. 15 in theJournal of De

Biological agent trials for psoriasis rarely include patient images

by Elana GotkineFew randomized controlled trials involving biological agents for psoriasis treatment include patient images, according to a review published online on Nov. 15 in theJournal of De
Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according
Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

by University of SussexPrevalence of generalized joint hypermobility. (A) Shows the difference in prevalence of GJH in participants who meet diagnostic criteria for ICD-10 depression (blue bar) a

Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

by University of SussexPrevalence of generalized joint hypermobility. (A) Shows the difference in prevalence of GJH in participants who meet diagnostic criteria for ICD-10 depression (blue bar) a
Updated guidelines released for management of atopic dermatitis

Updated guidelines released for management of atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineIn updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and published online Dec. 17 in theAnna

Updated guidelines released for management of atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineIn updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and published online Dec. 17 in theAnna
For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

by Tom AvrilCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn's right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows.

For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

by Tom AvrilCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn's right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows.
Multifactorial mechanisms underlie leg weakness in hip OA

Multifactorial mechanisms underlie leg weakness in hip OA

Multiple factors contribute to leg weakness in people with hip osteoarthritis, with muscle atrophy being the strongest contributor, according to the results of a systematic review published online Jul

Multifactorial mechanisms underlie leg weakness in hip OA

Multiple factors contribute to leg weakness in people with hip osteoarthritis, with muscle atrophy being the strongest contributor, according to the results of a systematic review published online Jul
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
Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated
New genetic findings offer therapeutic approaches for incurable autoimmune disease SLE

New genetic findings offer therapeutic approaches for incurable autoimmune disease SLE

by Stephan Wiegand,Dresden University of TechnologySingle-cell RNA sequencing of PBMCs of patient 3 and controls. (A) Uniform manifold approximation and projection (UMAP) of integrated data from

New genetic findings offer therapeutic approaches for incurable autoimmune disease SLE

by Stephan Wiegand,Dresden University of TechnologySingle-cell RNA sequencing of PBMCs of patient 3 and controls. (A) Uniform manifold approximation and projection (UMAP) of integrated data from
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