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Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis

Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale astronauts could avoid knee injuries during space flight—and better tests, prevention and treatments could be d

Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale astronauts could avoid knee injuries during space flight—and better tests, prevention and treatments could be d
Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie
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
Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why
Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t
Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?

Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut co

Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut co
Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp
Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis

Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis

by Jane Tadman, Arthritis Research UKA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia(Medical Xpress)—A new international study has revealed how genetics could explain why

Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis

by Jane Tadman, Arthritis Research UKA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia(Medical Xpress)—A new international study has revealed how genetics could explain why
JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

by Lori SolomonJanus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study publ

JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

by Lori SolomonJanus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study publ
Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA
B cells linked to immunotherapy for melanoma

B cells linked to immunotherapy for melanoma

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryUsing multiplex-immunostaining to characterise B cells. Credit: Christine WagnerResearchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute and the Medical

B cells linked to immunotherapy for melanoma

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryUsing multiplex-immunostaining to characterise B cells. Credit: Christine WagnerResearchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute and the Medical
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