Could oral contraceptives help ease rheumatoid arthritis?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterOnly association was seen, and older women shouldn't take the pill to treat symptoms, experts say.(HealthDay)—Oral contraceptives—also known as birth control

Updated on: March 24,2024 19

Could oral contraceptives help ease rheumatoid arthritis?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterOnly association was seen, and older women shouldn't take the pill to treat symptoms, experts say.(HealthDay)—Oral contraceptives—also known as birth control

Updated on:March 24,2024 19

New understanding of the gut immune system may hold promise for Crohn's disease patients

by Technical University of DenmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTricks played by certain disease-driving gut bacteria might help explain differences in how patients experience Crohn's dise

Updated on: March 19,2024 14

New understanding of the gut immune system may hold promise for Crohn's disease patients

by Technical University of DenmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTricks played by certain disease-driving gut bacteria might help explain differences in how patients experience Crohn's dise

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscar

Updated on: April 17,2024 16

Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscar

Updated on:April 17,2024 16

A new method measures the immune cell response within minutes

by Universitaet TübingenThe new method identifies structural changes in the integrins, certain molecules expressed on the cell surface of the T cells, and thus detects whether the T lymphocytes a

Updated on: March 26,2024 13

A new method measures the immune cell response within minutes

by Universitaet TübingenThe new method identifies structural changes in the integrins, certain molecules expressed on the cell surface of the T cells, and thus detects whether the T lymphocytes a

Updated on:March 26,2024 13

Are low blood urate levels linked to a higher risk of premature death?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inArthritis & Rheumatologysuggests that adults with low blood levels of urate, a breakdown product of metabolism,

Updated on: May 23,2024 5

Are low blood urate levels linked to a higher risk of premature death?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inArthritis & Rheumatologysuggests that adults with low blood levels of urate, a breakdown product of metabolism,

Updated on:May 23,2024 5

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research

Updated on: March 05,2024 6

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research

Updated on:March 05,2024 6

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie

Updated on: May 13,2024 3

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie

Updated on:May 13,2024 3

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is

Updated on: April 08,2024 20

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is

Updated on:April 08,2024 20

tRNA fragments are involved in poststroke immune reactions

by Goethe University Frankfurt am MainCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSebastian Lobentanzer of Goethe University, Frankfurt, has been studying small RNA dynamics in various contexts using bioinf

Updated on: April 24,2024 14

tRNA fragments are involved in poststroke immune reactions

by Goethe University Frankfurt am MainCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSebastian Lobentanzer of Goethe University, Frankfurt, has been studying small RNA dynamics in various contexts using bioinf

Updated on:April 24,2024 14

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo

Updated on: April 24,2024 14

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo

Updated on:April 24,2024 14

Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyMotion Analysis to Detect ArthrosisArthrosis is excessive wear of joints beyond the usual age-related degeneration. For this reason, about 150,000 German

Updated on: March 30,2024 15

Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyMotion Analysis to Detect ArthrosisArthrosis is excessive wear of joints beyond the usual age-related degeneration. For this reason, about 150,000 German

Updated on:March 30,2024 15

Researchers discover key metabolic process responsible for rapid immune responses

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified a key metabolite in cells that helps direct i

Updated on: March 19,2024 10

Researchers discover key metabolic process responsible for rapid immune responses

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified a key metabolite in cells that helps direct i

Updated on:March 19,2024 10