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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
CAR T cell therapy could reach beyond cancer

CAR T cell therapy could reach beyond cancer

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEngineered immune cells, known as CAR T cells, have shown the world what personalized immunotherapies can

CAR T cell therapy could reach beyond cancer

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEngineered immune cells, known as CAR T cells, have shown the world what personalized immunotherapies can
COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

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

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

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

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

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

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
New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

by University of TwenteRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. A rapid suppression of inflammation is important for a good prognosis. Marloes Vermee

New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

by University of TwenteRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. A rapid suppression of inflammation is important for a good prognosis. Marloes Vermee
MAIT cells can be tuned to fight different pathogens via their metabolism, leading to new therapeutic strategies

MAIT cells can be tuned to fight different pathogens via their metabolism, leading to new therapeutic strategies

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population of unconventional white blood cells has recently captured the attention of immunologists and clinicians alike. Un

MAIT cells can be tuned to fight different pathogens via their metabolism, leading to new therapeutic strategies

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population of unconventional white blood cells has recently captured the attention of immunologists and clinicians alike. Un
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
Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

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

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
It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p
Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Jean Liew et al, The Association of Early TNF Inhibitor Use with Incident Cardiovascular Events in Ankylosing Spondylitis [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumato

Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Jean Liew et al, The Association of Early TNF Inhibitor Use with Incident Cardiovascular Events in Ankylosing Spondylitis [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumato