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β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a
Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A higher, weekly dose of leflunomide shows similar benefits to a daily dose for the treatment of mild-to-moderate early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA), according to a study published online Au

Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A higher, weekly dose of leflunomide shows similar benefits to a daily dose for the treatment of mild-to-moderate early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA), according to a study published online Au
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
A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and oth

A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and oth
SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti
Targeting ion channels to manage osteoarthritis pain

Targeting ion channels to manage osteoarthritis pain

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityThe image depicts two drug receptor sites with the molecular structure of the Nav1.7 channel, and tamoxifen’s attenuation of nociceptor action potentials

Targeting ion channels to manage osteoarthritis pain

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityThe image depicts two drug receptor sites with the molecular structure of the Nav1.7 channel, and tamoxifen’s attenuation of nociceptor action potentials
Specially designed footwear reduces pain of knee osteoarthritis

Specially designed footwear reduces pain of knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWearing shoes specifically designed with a novel sole (biomechanical footwear) significantly reduces the pain associated with knee

Specially designed footwear reduces pain of knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWearing shoes specifically designed with a novel sole (biomechanical footwear) significantly reduces the pain associated with knee
Novel mechanism of ILC2 immune cell development may be involved in exacerbating allergic diseases

Novel mechanism of ILC2 immune cell development may be involved in exacerbating allergic diseases

byChiba UniversityResearchers identify a G3SE-dependent mechanism of ILC2 development. Credit: Yosuke Toda and Arifumi Iwata from Chiba UniversityOverproduction of Group 2 innate lymphoid cells

Novel mechanism of ILC2 immune cell development may be involved in exacerbating allergic diseases

byChiba UniversityResearchers identify a G3SE-dependent mechanism of ILC2 development. Credit: Yosuke Toda and Arifumi Iwata from Chiba UniversityOverproduction of Group 2 innate lymphoid cells
Biomarkers may ID rheumatoid arthritis patients with and without active disease

Biomarkers may ID rheumatoid arthritis patients with and without active disease

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values may differentiate between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without active disease, according to a systemat

Biomarkers may ID rheumatoid arthritis patients with and without active disease

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values may differentiate between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without active disease, according to a systemat
Rituximab retreatment at clinical relapse cost-effective in RA

Rituximab retreatment at clinical relapse cost-effective in RA

(HealthDay)—Rituximab retreatment at clinical relapse is at least as cost-effective as a more intensive regimen in longstanding rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published in the July is

Rituximab retreatment at clinical relapse cost-effective in RA

(HealthDay)—Rituximab retreatment at clinical relapse is at least as cost-effective as a more intensive regimen in longstanding rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published in the July is
Standardized treatment plans developed for new-onset JIA

Standardized treatment plans developed for new-onset JIA

Four standardized consensus treatment plans have been developed for patients with new-onset systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to research published in the July issue ofArthritis

Standardized treatment plans developed for new-onset JIA

Four standardized consensus treatment plans have been developed for patients with new-onset systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to research published in the July issue ofArthritis
The novel mechanisms for inflammation and cancer induced by HTLV-1

The novel mechanisms for inflammation and cancer induced by HTLV-1

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group from Kumamoto University, Japan, has clarified the mechanism by which human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) causes i

The novel mechanisms for inflammation and cancer induced by HTLV-1

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group from Kumamoto University, Japan, has clarified the mechanism by which human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) causes i