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

Updated on: April 09,2024 17

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

Updated on:April 09,2024 17

Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much

Updated on:March 24,2024 19

Polyarthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Polyarthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, and Rheumatoid ArthritisHow They Are Related—and How They DifferByCarol EusticeUpdated on November 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Oze

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Polyarthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Polyarthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, and Rheumatoid ArthritisHow They Are Related—and How They DifferByCarol EusticeUpdated on November 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Oze

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Smoking impairs treatment response in inflammatory back arthritis

by British Medical JournalSmoking harms nearly every organ in the body and causes many diseases. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaSmoking impairs the response to biological drugs used to treat inflamm

Updated on: May 13,2024 7

Smoking impairs treatment response in inflammatory back arthritis

by British Medical JournalSmoking harms nearly every organ in the body and causes many diseases. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaSmoking impairs the response to biological drugs used to treat inflamm

Updated on:May 13,2024 7

A common skin bacterium put children with severe eczema at higher risk of food allergy

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published today in theJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, scientists from King's College London have found th

Updated on: May 08,2024 7

A common skin bacterium put children with severe eczema at higher risk of food allergy

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published today in theJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, scientists from King's College London have found th

Updated on:May 08,2024 7

Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

by Keele UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDelays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the COVID pandemic, could have a ne

Updated on: May 23,2024 4

Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

by Keele UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDelays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the COVID pandemic, could have a ne

Updated on:May 23,2024 4

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under

Updated on: April 24,2024 18

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under

Updated on:April 24,2024 18

Scientists pioneer immunotherapy technique for autoimmune diseases

byMayo ClinicMSCs are transduced to express CAR and maintain stem-like features following transduction and stimulation. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

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Scientists pioneer immunotherapy technique for autoimmune diseases

byMayo ClinicMSCs are transduced to express CAR and maintain stem-like features following transduction and stimulation. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

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Eyes serve as immunological barrier in fight against brain pathogens, finds study

by Yale University10x VISIUM Spatial sequencing of the mouse globe and optic nerve. Mouse eyes were processed using traditional FFPE-based histology preparation. Samples were processed using the

Updated on: March 07,2024 15

Eyes serve as immunological barrier in fight against brain pathogens, finds study

by Yale University10x VISIUM Spatial sequencing of the mouse globe and optic nerve. Mouse eyes were processed using traditional FFPE-based histology preparation. Samples were processed using the

Updated on:March 07,2024 15

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

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 0

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 0

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