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More research needed to determine safety of hip and knee steroid injections

More research needed to determine safety of hip and knee steroid injections

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough frequently used to treat painful osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, intra-articular corticosteroid (IACS) injections rema

More research needed to determine safety of hip and knee steroid injections

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough frequently used to treat painful osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, intra-articular corticosteroid (IACS) injections rema
Examining real-world treatment patterns of psoriatic arthritis

Examining real-world treatment patterns of psoriatic arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite clear directives outlined in the updated guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation

Examining real-world treatment patterns of psoriatic arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite clear directives outlined in the updated guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation
SIV shrugs off antibodies in vaccinated monkeys

SIV shrugs off antibodies in vaccinated monkeys

by Emory UniversityNew research on monkeys vaccinated against HIV's relative SIV calls into question an idea that has driven AIDS vaccine work for years. The assumption: a protective vaccine

SIV shrugs off antibodies in vaccinated monkeys

by Emory UniversityNew research on monkeys vaccinated against HIV's relative SIV calls into question an idea that has driven AIDS vaccine work for years. The assumption: a protective vaccine
Study discovers how chronic lung conditions affect children's immune system

Study discovers how chronic lung conditions affect children's immune system

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteImmune cell and soluble analyte profiling of BAL from children with CSLD, wheeze and controls. Credit:Mucosal Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.101

Study discovers how chronic lung conditions affect children's immune system

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteImmune cell and soluble analyte profiling of BAL from children with CSLD, wheeze and controls. Credit:Mucosal Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.101
Research shows that being overweight hampers the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2

Research shows that being overweight hampers the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but n

Research shows that being overweight hampers the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but n
Genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of RVVC found

Genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of RVVC found

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.An international team of researchers has identified some of the genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of rec

Genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of RVVC found

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.An international team of researchers has identified some of the genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of rec
Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

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

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
COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

by York UniversityPrimary series and booster dose model fit results. (A) Example individual model fits for the primary series (blue) and booster dose (orange) Anti-S trajectory data. Dashed lines for

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

by York UniversityPrimary series and booster dose model fit results. (A) Example individual model fits for the primary series (blue) and booster dose (orange) Anti-S trajectory data. Dashed lines for
Anti-stroke drug effective treatment for middle-ear infections, researchers say

Anti-stroke drug effective treatment for middle-ear infections, researchers say

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageAn existing anti-stroke drug is an effective treatment for middle-ear infections, showing the ability to suppress mucus overproduction, improv

Anti-stroke drug effective treatment for middle-ear infections, researchers say

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageAn existing anti-stroke drug is an effective treatment for middle-ear infections, showing the ability to suppress mucus overproduction, improv
Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophy

Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophy

byKyushu UniversityHGF nitration disrupts muscle homeostasis as an organism age. The new rat anti-HGF monoclonal antibody the research team developed, called 1H41C10, specially binds to the nitr

Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophy

byKyushu UniversityHGF nitration disrupts muscle homeostasis as an organism age. The new rat anti-HGF monoclonal antibody the research team developed, called 1H41C10, specially binds to the nitr
Primary care provider training program improves rheumatoid arthritis care in Navajo Nation

Primary care provider training program improves rheumatoid arthritis care in Navajo Nation

by American College of RheumatologyMean (SD) pre-training, mean (SD) post-training, and marginal (95% CI) change in performance on RA knowledge test [N=9]. Credit: The Rheumatology Access Expansi

Primary care provider training program improves rheumatoid arthritis care in Navajo Nation

by American College of RheumatologyMean (SD) pre-training, mean (SD) post-training, and marginal (95% CI) change in performance on RA knowledge test [N=9]. Credit: The Rheumatology Access Expansi
New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc