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Immunology & Rheumatology
Focuses on rheumatic and immune diseases.
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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'
Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli
Knee pain? Genicular artery embolization can offer relief

Knee pain? Genicular artery embolization can offer relief

by Merve Ozen,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf all the joints in the body, the knees get the most wear and tear. Decades of walking, running, sitting, jumping and other

Knee pain? Genicular artery embolization can offer relief

by Merve Ozen,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf all the joints in the body, the knees get the most wear and tear. Decades of walking, running, sitting, jumping and other
Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is
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
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
Certain criteria may be better than others in RA assessment

Certain criteria may be better than others in RA assessment

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the performances of the Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) appear to be better than that of th

Certain criteria may be better than others in RA assessment

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the performances of the Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) appear to be better than that of th
How chronic knee osteoarthritis pain affects cognitive function

How chronic knee osteoarthritis pain affects cognitive function

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis does not cause cognitive impairment in isolation, indicating that other f

How chronic knee osteoarthritis pain affects cognitive function

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis does not cause cognitive impairment in isolation, indicating that other f
'Junk DNA' is a double-edged sword, and the good side has anti-cancer potential

'Junk DNA' is a double-edged sword, and the good side has anti-cancer potential

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRochester biologists show how selfish genetic elements that can cause tumors may also trigger the death of cancer cells.S

'Junk DNA' is a double-edged sword, and the good side has anti-cancer potential

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRochester biologists show how selfish genetic elements that can cause tumors may also trigger the death of cancer cells.S
An unconventional ion channel

An unconventional ion channel

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichTRPML2 channels (green) on vacuolin-enlarged fast recycling vesicles (positive for the fast-recycling marker RAB4A (red)), permitting to microdissect thes

An unconventional ion channel

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichTRPML2 channels (green) on vacuolin-enlarged fast recycling vesicles (positive for the fast-recycling marker RAB4A (red)), permitting to microdissect thes
CAR-T cell therapy leads to long-term remission in lupus while maintaining vaccine response

CAR-T cell therapy leads to long-term remission in lupus while maintaining vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, demonstrates that CAR-T cell

CAR-T cell therapy leads to long-term remission in lupus while maintaining vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, demonstrates that CAR-T cell
Visual illusion proves effective in relieving knee pain for people with osteoarthritis

Visual illusion proves effective in relieving knee pain for people with osteoarthritis

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published in the journalPeer Jthis week, researchers at UniSA's Body in Mind Research Group have found peop

Visual illusion proves effective in relieving knee pain for people with osteoarthritis

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published in the journalPeer Jthis week, researchers at UniSA's Body in Mind Research Group have found peop