Stay independent of allergies, asthma this July 4

by Cara MurezAs outdoor gatherings begin for the Fourth of July holiday, a leading asthma and allergy group is offering suggestions on how to avoid those seasonal symptoms."The Fourth of July is

Updated on: April 02,2024

Stay independent of allergies, asthma this July 4

by Cara MurezAs outdoor gatherings begin for the Fourth of July holiday, a leading asthma and allergy group is offering suggestions on how to avoid those seasonal symptoms."The Fourth of July is

Updated on:April 02,2024

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system

Updated on: March 07,2024

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system

Updated on:March 07,2024

Spring, summer births linked to development of pollinosis

by Elana GotkineSpring and summer births are associated with development of pollinosis and summer births are associated with house dust mite (HDM) sensitization, according to a study published in the

Updated on: March 02,2024

Spring, summer births linked to development of pollinosis

by Elana GotkineSpring and summer births are associated with development of pollinosis and summer births are associated with house dust mite (HDM) sensitization, according to a study published in the

Updated on:March 02,2024

Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFor asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a studypubli

Updated on: December 09,2024

Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFor asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a studypubli

Updated on:December 09,2024

Postmenopausal women found to have higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonPostmenopausal women, particularly those who experience early menopause, may have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a reviewpublishedonlin

Updated on: January 06,2025

Postmenopausal women found to have higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonPostmenopausal women, particularly those who experience early menopause, may have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a reviewpublishedonlin

Updated on:January 06,2025

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Updated on: March 20,2024

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Updated on:March 20,2024

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Updated on: May 29,2024

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Updated on:May 29,2024

Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

by University of British ColumbiaPatients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new

Updated on: June 06,2024

Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

by University of British ColumbiaPatients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new

Updated on:June 06,2024

A novel painless and reliable allergy test

byUniversity of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not al

Updated on: March 05,2024

A novel painless and reliable allergy test

byUniversity of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not al

Updated on:March 05,2024

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already

Updated on: April 09,2024

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already

Updated on:April 09,2024

Half of lupus rashes harbor high levels of bacteria responsible for infections

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that one side effect of lupus could also make patients with the autoimmune condition more vulnerable to a skin infection, or sp

Updated on: April 24,2024

Half of lupus rashes harbor high levels of bacteria responsible for infections

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that one side effect of lupus could also make patients with the autoimmune condition more vulnerable to a skin infection, or sp

Updated on:April 24,2024

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

Updated on: May 13,2024

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

Updated on:May 13,2024