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Immunology & Rheumatology
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New research shows early Maori probably suffered from gout

New research shows early Maori probably suffered from gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—Discoveries of early Māori skeletal remains showing tell-tale signs of gout have been corroborated by new evidence that dispels the myth that the disease wa

New research shows early Maori probably suffered from gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—Discoveries of early Māori skeletal remains showing tell-tale signs of gout have been corroborated by new evidence that dispels the myth that the disease wa
Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much

Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much
Review discusses metabolic reprogramming of T cells

Review discusses metabolic reprogramming of T cells

by Cactus CommunicationsT cell immunotherapy can be optimized by understanding the metabolism of T cells. This review article summarizes the intricacies of effector and memory T cell metabolic reprogr

Review discusses metabolic reprogramming of T cells

by Cactus CommunicationsT cell immunotherapy can be optimized by understanding the metabolism of T cells. This review article summarizes the intricacies of effector and memory T cell metabolic reprogr
Digitally reported patient outcomes tied to better disease control in rheumatoid arthritis

Digitally reported patient outcomes tied to better disease control in rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonThe use of a digital health application with patient-reported outcomes is associated with an increase in disease control rate for adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a s

Digitally reported patient outcomes tied to better disease control in rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonThe use of a digital health application with patient-reported outcomes is associated with an increase in disease control rate for adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a s
Moms with systemic lupus erythematosus at double the risk of having premature or growth-restricted babies, finds study

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

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
Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system, study shows

Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system, study shows

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesSchematic of experimental setup. Twenty participants were split into two groups (first group: 4 females (pink), 6 males (blue); second

Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system, study shows

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesSchematic of experimental setup. Twenty participants were split into two groups (first group: 4 females (pink), 6 males (blue); second
Scientists create device to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

Scientists create device to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

by Houston MethodistSmaller than a grain of rice, this tiny nanodevice, invented by a Houston Methodist scientist, delivers immunotherapy straight into a tumor, eliminating both side effects and

Scientists create device to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

by Houston MethodistSmaller than a grain of rice, this tiny nanodevice, invented by a Houston Methodist scientist, delivers immunotherapy straight into a tumor, eliminating both side effects and
COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologySchematic representation summarizing the main findings. The KR mutant SARS-CoV-2 infected patients display high magnitude of immune response.

COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologySchematic representation summarizing the main findings. The KR mutant SARS-CoV-2 infected patients display high magnitude of immune response.
Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti
COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'
Smoking cessation may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Smoking cessation may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking is an important risk factor for developing the most common form of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory diseases, b

Smoking cessation may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking is an important risk factor for developing the most common form of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory diseases, b
Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment for joint inflammation

Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment for joint inflammation

by University of VirginiaCredit: Alexandra Angelich, University CommunicationsResearchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid

Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment for joint inflammation

by University of VirginiaCredit: Alexandra Angelich, University CommunicationsResearchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid