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

Updated on: June 15,2024

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

Updated on:June 15,2024

What do you know about rheumatic diseases?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeptember is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: Ankylosing

Updated on: June 26,2024

What do you know about rheumatic diseases?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeptember is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: Ankylosing

Updated on:June 26,2024

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

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

Diet rich in fish helps fight asthma

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial led by La Trobe University has shown eating fish such as salmon, trout and sardines as part of a healthy diet can reduce asthma sym

Updated on: April 13,2024

Diet rich in fish helps fight asthma

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial led by La Trobe University has shown eating fish such as salmon, trout and sardines as part of a healthy diet can reduce asthma sym

Updated on:April 13,2024

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients

Updated on: June 26,2024

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients

Updated on:June 26,2024

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

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

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

Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in children

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Alberta study is shedding more light on how perinatal health and early life events are related to asthma

Updated on: January 28,2024

Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in children

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Alberta study is shedding more light on how perinatal health and early life events are related to asthma

Updated on:January 28,2024

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O

Updated on: December 09,2024

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O

Updated on:December 09,2024

Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA COVID-19 vaccine is prepped at an OHSU clinic. New research from OHSU reveals a strong immune response to an updated vaccine in the fall

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA COVID-19 vaccine is prepped at an OHSU clinic. New research from OHSU reveals a strong immune response to an updated vaccine in the fall

Updated on:April 28,2024

Knee arthritis: Steroid shots may not help long-term, ozone injections promising

Two studies test out old and new treatments for the debilitating ailment.(HealthDay)—Millions of aging Americans are plagued by arthritic knees, and two new studies offer insight into what might—or mi

Updated on: April 08,2024

Knee arthritis: Steroid shots may not help long-term, ozone injections promising

Two studies test out old and new treatments for the debilitating ailment.(HealthDay)—Millions of aging Americans are plagued by arthritic knees, and two new studies offer insight into what might—or mi

Updated on:April 08,2024

Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

by deCODE geneticsp.L406P is a partial LOF variant. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.002Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators

Updated on: November 22,2024

Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

by deCODE geneticsp.L406P is a partial LOF variant. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.002Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators

Updated on:November 22,2024