COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGenetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage. Credit: La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyNew research shows how genetic variations linked to severe c

Updated on: April 10,2024

COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGenetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage. Credit: La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyNew research shows how genetic variations linked to severe c

Updated on:April 10,2024

An experimental vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis

by University of ToledoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Toledo have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a

Updated on: June 28,2024

An experimental vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis

by University of ToledoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Toledo have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a

Updated on:June 28,2024

Once considered rare, an itchy dermatologic skin disorder is more common than thought

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins researchers report that prurigo nodularis (PN), a skin disease characterized by severely itchy, firm bumps on the skin, may be as

Updated on: April 24,2024

Once considered rare, an itchy dermatologic skin disorder is more common than thought

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins researchers report that prurigo nodularis (PN), a skin disease characterized by severely itchy, firm bumps on the skin, may be as

Updated on:April 24,2024

How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

byRadboud UniversityA biphasic circuit regulates IL-1β and IL-37 expression to coordinate pro- and anti-inflammatory processes from within a single TAD. The two functionally opposed states of th

Updated on: January 26,2024

How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

byRadboud UniversityA biphasic circuit regulates IL-1β and IL-37 expression to coordinate pro- and anti-inflammatory processes from within a single TAD. The two functionally opposed states of th

Updated on:January 26,2024

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

Updated on: June 26,2024

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

Updated on:June 26,2024

Findings give hope to plant extract as possible lupus treatment

by University of HoustonNew findings by UH biomedical engineer Chandra Mohan and his team raise hope for a new class of drugs to treat lupus that may not include the long list of adverse risks an

Updated on: June 15,2024

Findings give hope to plant extract as possible lupus treatment

by University of HoustonNew findings by UH biomedical engineer Chandra Mohan and his team raise hope for a new class of drugs to treat lupus that may not include the long list of adverse risks an

Updated on:June 15,2024

We are getting older and heavier, and osteoarthritis is increasing

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of patients with osteoarthritis has increased dramatically since the 1950s. Along with diabetes, the illness is now one of the fastest-growin

Updated on: June 01,2024

We are getting older and heavier, and osteoarthritis is increasing

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of patients with osteoarthritis has increased dramatically since the 1950s. Along with diabetes, the illness is now one of the fastest-growin

Updated on:June 01,2024

The promise of precision medicine for rheumatoid arthritis

by Yale UniversityA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaIn a new study, a Yale-led research team identified the mechanism of a gene that raises the risk of s

Updated on: May 13,2024

The promise of precision medicine for rheumatoid arthritis

by Yale UniversityA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaIn a new study, a Yale-led research team identified the mechanism of a gene that raises the risk of s

Updated on:May 13,2024

New study points to another possible correlation between sleep and overall good health

by Nova Southeastern UniversityJaime Tartar, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University. Credit: Nova Southeastern UniversityAs if you didn't already have enough to worry about to keep you up at nig

Updated on: May 08,2024

New study points to another possible correlation between sleep and overall good health

by Nova Southeastern UniversityJaime Tartar, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University. Credit: Nova Southeastern UniversityAs if you didn't already have enough to worry about to keep you up at nig

Updated on:May 08,2024

Updated recommendations for psoriatic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease. It has both joint and non-joint symptoms

Updated on: March 27,2024

Updated recommendations for psoriatic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease. It has both joint and non-joint symptoms

Updated on:March 27,2024

Hope for treating autoimmune diseases: Researchers explore diagnostic role of the systemic inflammation index

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA routine blood test that measures a patient's inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of

Updated on: April 06,2024

Hope for treating autoimmune diseases: Researchers explore diagnostic role of the systemic inflammation index

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA routine blood test that measures a patient's inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of

Updated on:April 06,2024

Non-surgical treatment significantly reduces knee pain for adults, especially those 50 and older

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, and can significantly reduc

Updated on: May 23,2024

Non-surgical treatment significantly reduces knee pain for adults, especially those 50 and older

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, and can significantly reduc

Updated on:May 23,2024