How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta

Updated on: April 24,2024 15

How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta

Updated on:April 24,2024 15

Better than a pill: Team to develop new arthritis treatment via silk

by Erika Ebsworth-Goold,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis will use silk micro-particles, like the ones pictured h

Updated on: June 26,2024 8

Better than a pill: Team to develop new arthritis treatment via silk

by Erika Ebsworth-Goold,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis will use silk micro-particles, like the ones pictured h

Updated on:June 26,2024 8

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 0

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 0

Intermetatarsal bursitis identified in clinically suspect arthralgia

(HealthDay)—About one-quarter of patients with clinically suspect arthralgia (CSA) have intermetatarsal bursitis (IMB), which is often accompanied by subclinical synovitis and tenosynovitis, according

Updated on: May 23,2024 5

Intermetatarsal bursitis identified in clinically suspect arthralgia

(HealthDay)—About one-quarter of patients with clinically suspect arthralgia (CSA) have intermetatarsal bursitis (IMB), which is often accompanied by subclinical synovitis and tenosynovitis, according

Updated on:May 23,2024 5

Why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityIn this image (also on the cover of Science Translational Medicine), abnormal synovial tissue is shot through with excessive tissue growth, including bloo

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityIn this image (also on the cover of Science Translational Medicine), abnormal synovial tissue is shot through with excessive tissue growth, including bloo

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGenetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage. Credit: La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyNew research shows how genetic variations linked to severe c

Updated on: April 10,2024 20

COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGenetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage. Credit: La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyNew research shows how genetic variations linked to severe c

Updated on:April 10,2024 20

What happens to immunity levels post COVID-19 infection?

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAustralian scientists have described the evolution of immunity levels up to four months following COVID-19 infection, finding th

Updated on: April 10,2024 15

What happens to immunity levels post COVID-19 infection?

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAustralian scientists have described the evolution of immunity levels up to four months following COVID-19 infection, finding th

Updated on:April 10,2024 15

New pill could prevent anaphylaxis in people with food, drug allergies

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor someone with a food or drug allergy, the risk of life-threatening anaphylactic shock lurks around every corner. A new Northwestern Medicine

Updated on: March 25,2024 14

New pill could prevent anaphylaxis in people with food, drug allergies

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor someone with a food or drug allergy, the risk of life-threatening anaphylactic shock lurks around every corner. A new Northwestern Medicine

Updated on:March 25,2024 14

Research shows mRNA vaccination is safe and effective, even with chronic inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityCredit: PixabayChronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatic diseases, psoriasis or chronic inflammatory bowel diseases are autoimmune diseases in which the immune system tar

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

Research shows mRNA vaccination is safe and effective, even with chronic inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityCredit: PixabayChronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatic diseases, psoriasis or chronic inflammatory bowel diseases are autoimmune diseases in which the immune system tar

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

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

Updated on: April 20,2024 13

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

Updated on:April 20,2024 13

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

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

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

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

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 17

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 17