Passive smoking linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Passive smoking during childhood and/or adulthood is associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Yann Nguyen, M.D., M.P.H., fr

Updated on: June 06,2024

Passive smoking linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Passive smoking during childhood and/or adulthood is associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Yann Nguyen, M.D., M.P.H., fr

Updated on:June 06,2024

Renal macrophages observed playing crucial role in preventing kidney stones

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.12.003Researchers at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China, have investigate

Updated on: March 07,2024

Renal macrophages observed playing crucial role in preventing kidney stones

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.12.003Researchers at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China, have investigate

Updated on:March 07,2024

CARv3-TEAM-E T-cell treatment beneficial for recurrent glioblastoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent glioblastoma, treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells engineered to target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) variant III tumor-spec

Updated on: March 27,2024

CARv3-TEAM-E T-cell treatment beneficial for recurrent glioblastoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent glioblastoma, treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells engineered to target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) variant III tumor-spec

Updated on:March 27,2024

COVID vaccines also help protect HIV patients

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumAnti-RBD titers in vaccinated PLWH and HIV-negative controls. (A) Scheme showing the two groups of the study - control (n = 20) and people living with HIV (PLWH; n = 71

Updated on: April 09,2024

COVID vaccines also help protect HIV patients

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumAnti-RBD titers in vaccinated PLWH and HIV-negative controls. (A) Scheme showing the two groups of the study - control (n = 20) and people living with HIV (PLWH; n = 71

Updated on:April 09,2024

Study unveils the role of gamma-delta T cells in cancer immunology

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteComprehensive pan-cancer analysis of γδ TCRs. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101764A new study pu

Updated on: October 26,2024

Study unveils the role of gamma-delta T cells in cancer immunology

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteComprehensive pan-cancer analysis of γδ TCRs. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101764A new study pu

Updated on:October 26,2024

Lasting impact of COVID-19 infection on the immune system

by Elisa Black,University of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA world leading research collaboration between SAHMRI, the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the Women's and

Updated on: April 10,2024

Lasting impact of COVID-19 infection on the immune system

by Elisa Black,University of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA world leading research collaboration between SAHMRI, the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the Women's and

Updated on:April 10,2024

RNA as a future cure for hereditary diseases

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichOnly a handful of genetic diseases can be treated with drugs (symbolic image). One of several therapeutic approaches is based on RNA molecules. Credit: Science Photo

Updated on: April 22,2024

RNA as a future cure for hereditary diseases

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichOnly a handful of genetic diseases can be treated with drugs (symbolic image). One of several therapeutic approaches is based on RNA molecules. Credit: Science Photo

Updated on:April 22,2024

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

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

Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn the presence of adalimumab, TNF on the surface of a monocyte interacts with receptor molecules on the surface of two regulatory T cells, thereby promoting their

Updated on: March 24,2024

Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn the presence of adalimumab, TNF on the surface of a monocyte interacts with receptor molecules on the surface of two regulatory T cells, thereby promoting their

Updated on:March 24,2024

New algorithm may greatly speed up the design of 'humanized' antibodies that work

by Weizmann Institute of Science3D structure of an antibody’s “finger,” the portion that binds to a target. The colored regions are responsible for recognizing the target; the gray regions provid

Updated on: March 07,2024

New algorithm may greatly speed up the design of 'humanized' antibodies that work

by Weizmann Institute of Science3D structure of an antibody’s “finger,” the portion that binds to a target. The colored regions are responsible for recognizing the target; the gray regions provid

Updated on:March 07,2024

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

Immune receptor thought to be linked to hearing loss in child cancer survivors confirmed in new study

by Yolanda Poffenroth, Michael Brown,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPermanent hearing loss triggered by a common chemotherapy drug in half of children being treated for ca

Updated on: May 07,2024

Immune receptor thought to be linked to hearing loss in child cancer survivors confirmed in new study

by Yolanda Poffenroth, Michael Brown,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPermanent hearing loss triggered by a common chemotherapy drug in half of children being treated for ca

Updated on:May 07,2024