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 7

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 7

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 13

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 13

Trial compares therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk among people with rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

Trial compares therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk among people with rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate

Updated on:May 13,2024 5

Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic healt

Updated on: March 05,2024 2

Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic healt

Updated on:March 05,2024 2

CAR T cell therapy effective as first-line treatment for high-risk large B-cell lymphoma

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that axi-cel, an autologous anti-

Updated on: April 09,2024 15

CAR T cell therapy effective as first-line treatment for high-risk large B-cell lymphoma

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that axi-cel, an autologous anti-

Updated on:April 09,2024 15

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on: March 05,2024 2

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on:March 05,2024 2

Researchers develop statistical method for genetic mapping of autoimmune diseases

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalSchematic overview of SCENT and SCENT enhancer–gene pairs across nine single-cell multimodal datasets.a, SCENT identifies (1) activecis-regulatory regio

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Researchers develop statistical method for genetic mapping of autoimmune diseases

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalSchematic overview of SCENT and SCENT enhancer–gene pairs across nine single-cell multimodal datasets.a, SCENT identifies (1) activecis-regulatory regio

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

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 19

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 19

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi

Updated on: April 10,2024 10

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi

Updated on:April 10,2024 10

Disease control, safe medications critical to pregnancies for women with rheumatic disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women with active rheumatic disease carry a higher risk of adverse outcomes than the general population including hypert

Updated on: June 17,2024 4

Disease control, safe medications critical to pregnancies for women with rheumatic disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women with active rheumatic disease carry a higher risk of adverse outcomes than the general population including hypert

Updated on:June 17,2024 4

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