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

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli

Updated on: April 22,2024

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli

Updated on:April 22,2024

Early and intensive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis reduces fatigue

by European League Against RheumatismCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisease-related, profound fatigue impairs the quality of life of many people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. A Belgian s

Updated on: June 26,2024

Early and intensive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis reduces fatigue

by European League Against RheumatismCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisease-related, profound fatigue impairs the quality of life of many people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. A Belgian s

Updated on:June 26,2024

Improving uniformity and quality of care for people undergoing intra-articular injection

by EULARCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntra-articular therapies (IAT) are frequently used to treat joint conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis. The procedure involves inserting a

Updated on: May 29,2024

Improving uniformity and quality of care for people undergoing intra-articular injection

by EULARCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntra-articular therapies (IAT) are frequently used to treat joint conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis. The procedure involves inserting a

Updated on:May 29,2024

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub

Updated on: May 13,2024

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub

Updated on:May 13,2024

Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

by Glenda Fauntleroy,Health Behavior News ServiceFor those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—in the form of cre

Updated on: March 24,2024

Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

by Glenda Fauntleroy,Health Behavior News ServiceFor those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—in the form of cre

Updated on:March 24,2024

Gut microbiome: Meet Roseburia intestinalis—the energy-producing bacterium that helps us fight against disease

by Conor Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe hundreds of species of microorganisms that comprise the microbiome all have different, unique roles.One of the important func

Updated on: March 27,2024

Gut microbiome: Meet Roseburia intestinalis—the energy-producing bacterium that helps us fight against disease

by Conor Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe hundreds of species of microorganisms that comprise the microbiome all have different, unique roles.One of the important func

Updated on:March 27,2024

Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

by Michelle Batthish and Stephanie Garner,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLiving with severeinflammatory arthritisor any other serious condition of the joints, bones and mu

Updated on: May 19,2024

Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

by Michelle Batthish and Stephanie Garner,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLiving with severeinflammatory arthritisor any other serious condition of the joints, bones and mu

Updated on:May 19,2024

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m

Updated on: April 24,2024

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m

Updated on:April 24,2024

C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Autoimmunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2023.102998The biological function of the C-reactive prot

Updated on: April 13,2024

C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Autoimmunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2023.102998The biological function of the C-reactive prot

Updated on:April 13,2024

World's first CAR-T cell therapy for a child with lupus

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergThe medical team and their patient (left to right): Dr. Tobias Krickau, Dr. Nora Naumann-Bartsch, Patientin Uresa A., Prof. Dr. Markus Metzler,

Updated on: July 09,2024

World's first CAR-T cell therapy for a child with lupus

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergThe medical team and their patient (left to right): Dr. Tobias Krickau, Dr. Nora Naumann-Bartsch, Patientin Uresa A., Prof. Dr. Markus Metzler,

Updated on:July 09,2024

An asthma vaccine effective in mice

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainInserm teams led by Laurent Reber (Infinity, Toulouse) and Pierre Bruhns (Humoral Immunity, Institut Pasteur, Paris) and French company NEOVACS have d

Updated on: April 24,2024

An asthma vaccine effective in mice

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainInserm teams led by Laurent Reber (Infinity, Toulouse) and Pierre Bruhns (Humoral Immunity, Institut Pasteur, Paris) and French company NEOVACS have d

Updated on:April 24,2024