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TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Chiba UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.164778Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The

TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Chiba UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.164778Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The
Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre
Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients
Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that patients sta

Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that patients sta
Innovative software improves chronic rheumatic disease care

Innovative software improves chronic rheumatic disease care

(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic rheumatic disease, innovative software that aggregates, stores, and displays information can improve quality of care, according to research published online Nov.

Innovative software improves chronic rheumatic disease care

(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic rheumatic disease, innovative software that aggregates, stores, and displays information can improve quality of care, according to research published online Nov.
An asthma vaccine effective in mice

An asthma vaccine effective in mice

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainInserm teams led by Laurent Reber (Infinity, Toulouse) and Pierre Bruhns (Humoral Immunity, Institut Pasteur, Paris) and French company NEOVACS have d

An asthma vaccine effective in mice

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainInserm teams led by Laurent Reber (Infinity, Toulouse) and Pierre Bruhns (Humoral Immunity, Institut Pasteur, Paris) and French company NEOVACS have d
Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may shoot through the hands while typing or flare in the knees when getting out of the car. Wherever the pain, over 32 million Americans livin

Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may shoot through the hands while typing or flare in the knees when getting out of the car. Wherever the pain, over 32 million Americans livin
Improving uniformity and quality of care for people undergoing intra-articular injection

Improving uniformity and quality of care for people undergoing intra-articular injection

by EULARCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntra-articular therapies (IAT) are frequently used to treat joint conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis. The procedure involves inserting a

Improving uniformity and quality of care for people undergoing intra-articular injection

by EULARCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntra-articular therapies (IAT) are frequently used to treat joint conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis. The procedure involves inserting a
How do MAIT cells identify and attack foreign invaders?

How do MAIT cells identify and attack foreign invaders?

byUniversity of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelbourne researchers have identified what makes a specialised immune cell, known as mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT), cells boost their nu

How do MAIT cells identify and attack foreign invaders?

byUniversity of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelbourne researchers have identified what makes a specialised immune cell, known as mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT), cells boost their nu
New assay may lead to a cure for debilitating inflammatory joint disease

New assay may lead to a cure for debilitating inflammatory joint disease

by New York University School of MedicineGregg Silverman, MD, Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pathology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Director of its Musculoskeletal Center of Excelle

New assay may lead to a cure for debilitating inflammatory joint disease

by New York University School of MedicineGregg Silverman, MD, Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pathology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Director of its Musculoskeletal Center of Excelle
Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of