Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

by Temple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike a cold front that moves in, setting the stage for severe weather, coronavirus infection triggers showers of infection-fighting immune molecules—s

Updated on: June 06,2024

Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

by Temple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike a cold front that moves in, setting the stage for severe weather, coronavirus infection triggers showers of infection-fighting immune molecules—s

Updated on:June 06,2024

A near-fatal Valley Fever case opens doors to new treatment method

by Ryan Hatoum,University of California, Los AngelesAbraham Gonzalez-Martinez, who had a dangerous case of Valley Fever, at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Credit: University of California, Los

Updated on: May 08,2024

A near-fatal Valley Fever case opens doors to new treatment method

by Ryan Hatoum,University of California, Los AngelesAbraham Gonzalez-Martinez, who had a dangerous case of Valley Fever, at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Credit: University of California, Los

Updated on:May 08,2024

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

Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

by Alison Ramsay,University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by scientists has discovered that therapeutic exercise does not harm articular cartilage of the knee in people with osteoa

Updated on: May 23,2024

Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

by Alison Ramsay,University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by scientists has discovered that therapeutic exercise does not harm articular cartilage of the knee in people with osteoa

Updated on:May 23,2024

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

Factors examined for time to first therapy for biologic DMARD in RA

(HealthDay)—For older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is considerable variation in time to receipt of first biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) after prescription of t

Updated on: April 07,2024

Factors examined for time to first therapy for biologic DMARD in RA

(HealthDay)—For older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is considerable variation in time to receipt of first biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) after prescription of t

Updated on:April 07,2024

Causes of osteoarthritis mapped in new biobank

by Sanna Trygg,Lund University"What are the fundamental mechanical causes of osteoarthritis? And how can we slow or reverse its progression?" These are the questions asked by professor

Updated on: March 30,2024

Causes of osteoarthritis mapped in new biobank

by Sanna Trygg,Lund University"What are the fundamental mechanical causes of osteoarthritis? And how can we slow or reverse its progression?" These are the questions asked by professor

Updated on:March 30,2024

Repurposing tocilizumab in scleroderma patients may prevent early lung disease

by Jordyn Imhoff,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Michigan Medicine's Scleroderma Program and published in Arthritis & Rheumatology found that tocilizumab,

Updated on: April 07,2024

Repurposing tocilizumab in scleroderma patients may prevent early lung disease

by Jordyn Imhoff,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Michigan Medicine's Scleroderma Program and published in Arthritis & Rheumatology found that tocilizumab,

Updated on:April 07,2024

New approach to arthritis treatment could avoid serious side-effects

by Queen Mary, University of London(Medical Xpress)—A new approach to arthritis treatment, which avoids unforeseen side-effects by delivering drugs exclusively to affected inflamed joints, has be

Updated on: March 26,2024

New approach to arthritis treatment could avoid serious side-effects

by Queen Mary, University of London(Medical Xpress)—A new approach to arthritis treatment, which avoids unforeseen side-effects by delivering drugs exclusively to affected inflamed joints, has be

Updated on:March 26,2024

Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy, study suggests

by RIKENThe study found that successful oral immunotherapy in children was associated with having Bifidobacterium bacteria in the gut, while unsuccessful treatment was associated with having ecze

Updated on: March 20,2024

Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy, study suggests

by RIKENThe study found that successful oral immunotherapy in children was associated with having Bifidobacterium bacteria in the gut, while unsuccessful treatment was associated with having ecze

Updated on:March 20,2024

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre

Updated on: April 30,2024

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre

Updated on:April 30,2024

Moms with systemic lupus erythematosus at double the risk of having premature or growth-restricted babies, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMothers with the long term autoimmune disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE for short, run more than double the risk of giving

Updated on: June 05,2024

Moms with systemic lupus erythematosus at double the risk of having premature or growth-restricted babies, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMothers with the long term autoimmune disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE for short, run more than double the risk of giving

Updated on:June 05,2024