How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the

Updated on: January 28,2024

How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the

Updated on:January 28,2024

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle

Updated on: April 22,2024

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle

Updated on:April 22,2024

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

7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020

by Elana GotkineThe global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 inThe Lancet Rheumatology.Jaim

Updated on: May 29,2024

7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020

by Elana GotkineThe global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 inThe Lancet Rheumatology.Jaim

Updated on:May 29,2024

COVID-19 unmasked: Math model suggests optimal treatment strategies

by Massachusetts General HospitalColorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. Ima

Updated on: April 10,2024

COVID-19 unmasked: Math model suggests optimal treatment strategies

by Massachusetts General HospitalColorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. Ima

Updated on:April 10,2024

Tezepelumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations: Phase 3 NAVIGATOR trial

by American Thoracic SocietyObstruction of the lumen of a bronchiole by mucoid exudate, goblet cell metaplasia, and epithelial basement membrane thickening in a person with asthma. Credit: Yale R

Updated on: May 08,2024

Tezepelumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations: Phase 3 NAVIGATOR trial

by American Thoracic SocietyObstruction of the lumen of a bronchiole by mucoid exudate, goblet cell metaplasia, and epithelial basement membrane thickening in a person with asthma. Credit: Yale R

Updated on:May 08,2024

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

Updated on: June 01,2024

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

Updated on:June 01,2024

Holding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days or more may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyAnti-spike antibody response following two dose SARS-CoV_2 vaccine dose in RMD, stratified by peri-vaccination mycophenolate hold duration. Credit: Increased Du

Updated on: May 13,2024

Holding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days or more may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyAnti-spike antibody response following two dose SARS-CoV_2 vaccine dose in RMD, stratified by peri-vaccination mycophenolate hold duration. Credit: Increased Du

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

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

Women with lupus seem at higher risk for hip fractures

by Kathleen Doheny, Healthday ReporterStudy followed nearly 15,000 patients for 6 years.(HealthDay)—Women with lupus—the autoimmune disease that can damage skin, joints and organs—also are at higher r

Updated on: April 08,2024

Women with lupus seem at higher risk for hip fractures

by Kathleen Doheny, Healthday ReporterStudy followed nearly 15,000 patients for 6 years.(HealthDay)—Women with lupus—the autoimmune disease that can damage skin, joints and organs—also are at higher r

Updated on:April 08,2024

Study finds lower risk of severe infection and hospitalization with belimumab compared to oral immunosuppressants

by American College of RheumatologyComparative Risk of Severe Infection and Hospitalizations for Severe Infections with Belimumab versus Oral Immunosuppressants. Hazard ratios and 95% confidence

Updated on: June 06,2024

Study finds lower risk of severe infection and hospitalization with belimumab compared to oral immunosuppressants

by American College of RheumatologyComparative Risk of Severe Infection and Hospitalizations for Severe Infections with Belimumab versus Oral Immunosuppressants. Hazard ratios and 95% confidence

Updated on:June 06,2024

Smoking shown to have long-term effects on the immune system

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike other factors such as age, sex, and genetics, smoking has a major impact on immune responses. This is the finding recently made by a team of scie

Updated on: March 07,2024

Smoking shown to have long-term effects on the immune system

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike other factors such as age, sex, and genetics, smoking has a major impact on immune responses. This is the finding recently made by a team of scie

Updated on:March 07,2024