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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
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
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
New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system
Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f

Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f
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
A turncoat protein allows viruses to ride roughshod in the liver, paving the way to cancer

A turncoat protein allows viruses to ride roughshod in the liver, paving the way to cancer

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressImages showing the distribution of tagged STING and HA-HPN proteins in liver cells. Credit: F. Hsin et al.,Science Signaling(2021)Chronic viral infections

A turncoat protein allows viruses to ride roughshod in the liver, paving the way to cancer

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressImages showing the distribution of tagged STING and HA-HPN proteins in liver cells. Credit: F. Hsin et al.,Science Signaling(2021)Chronic viral infections
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
Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research
'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
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
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