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Immunology & Rheumatology
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A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Trinity are providing fresh insights into joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition cu

A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Trinity are providing fresh insights into joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition cu
First-degree relatives have high perceived risk for rheumatoid arthritis

First-degree relatives have high perceived risk for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFirst-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high perceived risk for developing RA, according to a study published online Dec. 5 inRMD Open.Sar

First-degree relatives have high perceived risk for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFirst-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high perceived risk for developing RA, according to a study published online Dec. 5 inRMD Open.Sar
CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already
Key features of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis identified in groundbreaking study

Key features of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis identified in groundbreaking study

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, identified key clinical features

Key features of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis identified in groundbreaking study

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, identified key clinical features
A possible new treatment for osteoarthritis joint issues

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

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
Rejuvenation of aging cells helps to cure osteoarthritis through gene therapy

Rejuvenation of aging cells helps to cure osteoarthritis through gene therapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCBX4 maintains nucleolar homeostasis, alleviates senescence and osteoarthritis. Credit: IOZAging is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a chron

Rejuvenation of aging cells helps to cure osteoarthritis through gene therapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCBX4 maintains nucleolar homeostasis, alleviates senescence and osteoarthritis. Credit: IOZAging is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a chron
How T cells recognize infection or disease

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

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
Sleep deprivation may increase risk for systemic lupus in women

Sleep deprivation may increase risk for systemic lupus in women

Lack of sleep is associated with an increased risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly among women with concomitant depression or bodily pain, according to a study published online Se

Sleep deprivation may increase risk for systemic lupus in women

Lack of sleep is associated with an increased risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly among women with concomitant depression or bodily pain, according to a study published online Se
Study finds lower risk of severe infection and hospitalization with belimumab compared to oral immunosuppressants

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

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
COVID-19 unmasked: Math model suggests optimal treatment strategies

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

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
Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonROS and TLR3 signaling mediates the "eat-me" and "don't eat me" signals that determine stem cell clonal selection by macro

Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonROS and TLR3 signaling mediates the "eat-me" and "don't eat me" signals that determine stem cell clonal selection by macro
Research shows mRNA vaccination is safe and effective, even with chronic inflammatory diseases

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

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