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Causes of osteoarthritis mapped in new biobank

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

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
Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

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

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

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

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
New approach to arthritis treatment could avoid serious side-effects

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

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
Repurposing tocilizumab in scleroderma patients may prevent early lung disease

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,

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,
Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr
Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy, study suggests

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

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
Myogenes identified for spondyloarthritis synovitis

Myogenes identified for spondyloarthritis synovitis

There are disease-specific and inflammation-independent stromal alterations in spondyloarthritis synovitis, according to a study published online Sept. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatism.(HealthDay

Myogenes identified for spondyloarthritis synovitis

There are disease-specific and inflammation-independent stromal alterations in spondyloarthritis synovitis, according to a study published online Sept. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatism.(HealthDay
Researchers develop statistical method for genetic mapping of autoimmune diseases

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

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
Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of

Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of
How much of a boost do 'booster' COVID-19 jabs give?

How much of a boost do 'booster' COVID-19 jabs give?

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found the "booster" COVID-19 vaccine program led to a large boost in the antibodies that help protect agains

How much of a boost do 'booster' COVID-19 jabs give?

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found the "booster" COVID-19 vaccine program led to a large boost in the antibodies that help protect agains
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk o

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk o