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Immunology & Rheumatology
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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
Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie
Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in children

Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in children

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Alberta study is shedding more light on how perinatal health and early life events are related to asthma

Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in children

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Alberta study is shedding more light on how perinatal health and early life events are related to asthma
Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose not to

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

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
Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

by American College of RheumatologyCase-Crossover Study Design: In this case-crossover study, case periods were the 6-months prior to a hospitalization for SLE flare. Control periods were 6-month

Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

by American College of RheumatologyCase-Crossover Study Design: In this case-crossover study, case periods were the 6-months prior to a hospitalization for SLE flare. Control periods were 6-month
Study finds combination therapy does little to slow spine damage in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients

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

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
Bacteria in the intestine that change in response to inflammation could have an impact on our immune system

Bacteria in the intestine that change in response to inflammation could have an impact on our immune system

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract . Credit: Cell Host & Microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.02.003Gut bacteria have emerged as a focal point of scientific explora

Bacteria in the intestine that change in response to inflammation could have an impact on our immune system

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract . Credit: Cell Host & Microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.02.003Gut bacteria have emerged as a focal point of scientific explora
Personalized 3D-printed knee implant could help thousands of arthritis sufferers

Personalized 3D-printed knee implant could help thousands of arthritis sufferers

by University of BathThe bespoke implant preserves the existing joint and can be used at an earlier stage of arthritis, before a knee replacement is needed. Credit: University of BathA groundbrea

Personalized 3D-printed knee implant could help thousands of arthritis sufferers

by University of BathThe bespoke implant preserves the existing joint and can be used at an earlier stage of arthritis, before a knee replacement is needed. Credit: University of BathA groundbrea
Positive effects of omega-3 on immune system in cases of severe COVID

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

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
Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f
Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary
More research needed to determine safety of hip and knee steroid injections

More research needed to determine safety of hip and knee steroid injections

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough frequently used to treat painful osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, intra-articular corticosteroid (IACS) injections rema

More research needed to determine safety of hip and knee steroid injections

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough frequently used to treat painful osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, intra-articular corticosteroid (IACS) injections rema