Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflamma

Updated on: January 29,2024 0

Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflamma

Updated on:January 29,2024 0

A possible new treatment for osteoarthritis joint issues

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityTreatment of osteoarthritis by miRNA introduction. Credit: Department of Systems BioMedicine , TMDUResearchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) ide

Updated on: May 08,2024 5

A possible new treatment for osteoarthritis joint issues

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityTreatment of osteoarthritis by miRNA introduction. Credit: Department of Systems BioMedicine , TMDUResearchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) ide

Updated on:May 08,2024 5

Scientists create device to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

by Houston MethodistSmaller than a grain of rice, this tiny nanodevice, invented by a Houston Methodist scientist, delivers immunotherapy straight into a tumor, eliminating both side effects and

Updated on: April 22,2024 12

Scientists create device to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

by Houston MethodistSmaller than a grain of rice, this tiny nanodevice, invented by a Houston Methodist scientist, delivers immunotherapy straight into a tumor, eliminating both side effects and

Updated on:April 22,2024 12

Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutoimmunity to MDA5, CD4 T cells reactive MDA5, works as 'Seed', and inducible factors like as virus infection and poly (I:C) treatment induce type

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutoimmunity to MDA5, CD4 T cells reactive MDA5, works as 'Seed', and inducible factors like as virus infection and poly (I:C) treatment induce type

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

by Michelle Batthish and Stephanie Garner,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLiving with severeinflammatory arthritisor any other serious condition of the joints, bones and mu

Updated on: May 19,2024 6

Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

by Michelle Batthish and Stephanie Garner,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLiving with severeinflammatory arthritisor any other serious condition of the joints, bones and mu

Updated on:May 19,2024 6

Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Typical screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) status include HBsAg, anti-HBcore and anti-HBs. HBsAg-positive patients (HBV carriers) would

Updated on: May 26,2024 7

Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Typical screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) status include HBsAg, anti-HBcore and anti-HBs. HBsAg-positive patients (HBV carriers) would

Updated on:May 26,2024 7

Study paves way to better understanding, treatment of arthritis

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityWhole-joint images from mice in arthritis imaging study. Credit: Brian Bay, Oregon State UniversityOregon State University research has provided the fir

Updated on: March 28,2024 18

Study paves way to better understanding, treatment of arthritis

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityWhole-joint images from mice in arthritis imaging study. Credit: Brian Bay, Oregon State UniversityOregon State University research has provided the fir

Updated on:March 28,2024 18

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

Gut microbiome: Meet Roseburia intestinalis—the energy-producing bacterium that helps us fight against disease

by Conor Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe hundreds of species of microorganisms that comprise the microbiome all have different, unique roles.One of the important func

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Gut microbiome: Meet Roseburia intestinalis—the energy-producing bacterium that helps us fight against disease

by Conor Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe hundreds of species of microorganisms that comprise the microbiome all have different, unique roles.One of the important func

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Study finds opioids double risk of venous thromboembolism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyRisk of outcomes (HR, 95% CI) with opioid initiation compared to NSAID initiation after adjustment for propensity score weights and imbalanced covariables (CVD

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

Study finds opioids double risk of venous thromboembolism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyRisk of outcomes (HR, 95% CI) with opioid initiation compared to NSAID initiation after adjustment for propensity score weights and imbalanced covariables (CVD

Updated on:May 13,2024 5

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

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

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

Updated on:March 19,2024 11

Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is the second most common cause of chronic respiratory deaths in the overall population of sub-Saharan Africa. The study

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is the second most common cause of chronic respiratory deaths in the overall population of sub-Saharan Africa. The study

Updated on:October 30,2024 0