How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?

by Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn important factor in achievingherd immunityagainst SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19

Updated on: April 13,2024 11

How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?

by Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn important factor in achievingherd immunityagainst SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19

Updated on:April 13,2024 11

Peresolimab found to be efficacious for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkinePeresolimab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody designed to stimulate the endogenous programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitory pathway, is efficacious for patien

Updated on: June 28,2024 5

Peresolimab found to be efficacious for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkinePeresolimab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody designed to stimulate the endogenous programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitory pathway, is efficacious for patien

Updated on:June 28,2024 5

Once considered rare, an itchy dermatologic skin disorder is more common than thought

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins researchers report that prurigo nodularis (PN), a skin disease characterized by severely itchy, firm bumps on the skin, may be as

Updated on: April 24,2024 18

Once considered rare, an itchy dermatologic skin disorder is more common than thought

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins researchers report that prurigo nodularis (PN), a skin disease characterized by severely itchy, firm bumps on the skin, may be as

Updated on:April 24,2024 18

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa

Updated on: April 22,2024 19

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa

Updated on:April 22,2024 19

CrAss viral content: When it's in your gut, it might be good for your health

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Schematic illustration of the study design. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.,Annals of the Rheumatic DiseasesAutoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune

Updated on: April 07,2024 17

CrAss viral content: When it's in your gut, it might be good for your health

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Schematic illustration of the study design. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.,Annals of the Rheumatic DiseasesAutoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune

Updated on:April 07,2024 17

Teen vitamin D intake not related to adult RA or SLE risk

Dietary vitamin D intake during adolescence does not appear to be associated with the risk of adult-onset rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus, according to research published in the D

Updated on: April 08,2024 20

Teen vitamin D intake not related to adult RA or SLE risk

Dietary vitamin D intake during adolescence does not appear to be associated with the risk of adult-onset rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus, according to research published in the D

Updated on:April 08,2024 20

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

Updated on: April 08,2024 12

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

Updated on:April 08,2024 12

GABA released by B-cells blunts the immune response to tumors

by RIKENFig. 1: Metabolic remodeling of immunized LNs and B cell-dependent GABA production. a–e, Mice were injected in the foot pad with OVA + CFA, and iLNs and cLNs were collected for metabolite

Updated on: April 08,2024 15

GABA released by B-cells blunts the immune response to tumors

by RIKENFig. 1: Metabolic remodeling of immunized LNs and B cell-dependent GABA production. a–e, Mice were injected in the foot pad with OVA + CFA, and iLNs and cLNs were collected for metabolite

Updated on:April 08,2024 15

AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most commonly referred to as AD in the literature, according to a review published online July 8 inAllergy.Robert Kantor, from the Northwestern University F

Updated on: April 08,2024 15

AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most commonly referred to as AD in the literature, according to a review published online July 8 inAllergy.Robert Kantor, from the Northwestern University F

Updated on:April 08,2024 15

Novel checkpoint molecule of natural killer cell anti-tumor immunity revealed

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFig. 1. TIPE2 expression correlates with NK cell maturation in both mice and humans.(A) TIPE2 expression of purified splenic NK cells from 2-, 4-, 6-, or 10

Updated on: April 20,2024 15

Novel checkpoint molecule of natural killer cell anti-tumor immunity revealed

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFig. 1. TIPE2 expression correlates with NK cell maturation in both mice and humans.(A) TIPE2 expression of purified splenic NK cells from 2-, 4-, 6-, or 10

Updated on:April 20,2024 15

Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

by University of OtagoPeople who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new University of Otago research that has, for the first time, found a biolog

Updated on: March 24,2024 16

Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

by University of OtagoPeople who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new University of Otago research that has, for the first time, found a biolog

Updated on:March 24,2024 16

Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of South Australia researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a painful

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of South Australia researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a painful

Updated on:May 13,2024 5