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Scientists design workaround that improves response to flu vaccine

Scientists design workaround that improves response to flu vaccine

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsStanford Medicine scientists have designed a way to make our seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective and

Scientists design workaround that improves response to flu vaccine

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsStanford Medicine scientists have designed a way to make our seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective and
Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc
Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa
Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U
Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t

Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t
Study finds hydroxychloroquine lowers risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study finds hydroxychloroquine lowers risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, shows that tre

Study finds hydroxychloroquine lowers risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, shows that tre
Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i
New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with
Revised ACR/EULAR rheumatoid arthritis remission criteria released

Revised ACR/EULAR rheumatoid arthritis remission criteria released

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Rates of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease remission according to modified Boolean classifications, using a patient global assessment (PtGA

Revised ACR/EULAR rheumatoid arthritis remission criteria released

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Rates of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease remission according to modified Boolean classifications, using a patient global assessment (PtGA
Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists say the assumption that it's ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned fish (without first undergoing a thorough asse

Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists say the assumption that it's ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned fish (without first undergoing a thorough asse