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

Updated on: June 17,2024

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

Updated on:June 17,2024

COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea

Updated on: April 10,2024

COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea

Updated on:April 10,2024

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

Updated on: March 07,2024

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

Updated on:March 07,2024

An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA form of cell communication called hedgehog signaling is vital for embryonic development in mammals. Bu

Updated on: March 26,2024

An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA form of cell communication called hedgehog signaling is vital for embryonic development in mammals. Bu

Updated on:March 26,2024

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

Updated on: April 22,2024

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

Updated on:April 22,2024

New study reveals how to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease

by University of California, IrvineResults from new study, led by Michael Demetriou, MD, PhD, may pave the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adult

Updated on: May 05,2024

New study reveals how to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease

by University of California, IrvineResults from new study, led by Michael Demetriou, MD, PhD, may pave the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adult

Updated on:May 05,2024

Smoking impairs treatment response in inflammatory back arthritis

by British Medical JournalSmoking harms nearly every organ in the body and causes many diseases. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaSmoking impairs the response to biological drugs used to treat inflamm

Updated on: May 13,2024

Smoking impairs treatment response in inflammatory back arthritis

by British Medical JournalSmoking harms nearly every organ in the body and causes many diseases. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaSmoking impairs the response to biological drugs used to treat inflamm

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

Updated on: April 24,2024

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

Updated on:April 24,2024

Physical activity and sleep in adults with arthritis

by WileyA new study published in Arthritis Care & Research has examined patterns of 24-hour physical activity and sleep among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and knee osteoarthriti

Updated on: May 08,2024

Physical activity and sleep in adults with arthritis

by WileyA new study published in Arthritis Care & Research has examined patterns of 24-hour physical activity and sleep among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and knee osteoarthriti

Updated on:May 08,2024

Scientists warn of a 'tsunami' of osteoarthritis cases by 2050

by European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)View of the knee joint; 3D reconstruction of articular structures based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and segmentation: with permission fr

Updated on: March 27,2024

Scientists warn of a 'tsunami' of osteoarthritis cases by 2050

by European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)View of the knee joint; 3D reconstruction of articular structures based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and segmentation: with permission fr

Updated on:March 27,2024

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r

Updated on: May 30,2024

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r

Updated on:May 30,2024

CABYR-a/b and CABYR-c hold promise as targets for specific immunotherapy

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of testis (positive control). (B) IHC staining of colonic adenocarcinoma. (C) IHC stating of Normal colonic mucosa (negative control). Pur

Updated on: April 08,2024

CABYR-a/b and CABYR-c hold promise as targets for specific immunotherapy

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of testis (positive control). (B) IHC staining of colonic adenocarcinoma. (C) IHC stating of Normal colonic mucosa (negative control). Pur

Updated on:April 08,2024