Key type of immune cell 'self-renews' in humans, new study finds

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists has shown that a key type of immune cell "self-renews" in humans.It is an unexpected discovery, as it was previously t

Updated on: April 24,2024

Key type of immune cell 'self-renews' in humans, new study finds

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists has shown that a key type of immune cell "self-renews" in humans.It is an unexpected discovery, as it was previously t

Updated on:April 24,2024

Experiments in infant mice suggest new way to prevent spread of flu in people

JANUARY 11, 2024byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsScientists have long known that some viruses and bacteria begin infections by latching first onto sugar molecules on the

Updated on: March 30,2024

Experiments in infant mice suggest new way to prevent spread of flu in people

JANUARY 11, 2024byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsScientists have long known that some viruses and bacteria begin infections by latching first onto sugar molecules on the

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

Updated on: April 08,2024

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

Updated on:April 08,2024

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Updated on: June 06,2024

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Updated on:June 06,2024

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Updated on: April 16,2024

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Updated on:April 16,2024

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

Updated on: May 29,2024

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

Updated on:May 29,2024

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo

Updated on: April 24,2024

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study reveals new role for inflammatory protein in fat tissue

byKarolinska InstitutetMicroscope image of fat cells. Credit: Kaisa HofwimmerA new studypublishedinNature Communicationsshows that the inflammatory protein IL-1β has an i

Updated on: October 30,2024

Study reveals new role for inflammatory protein in fat tissue

byKarolinska InstitutetMicroscope image of fat cells. Credit: Kaisa HofwimmerA new studypublishedinNature Communicationsshows that the inflammatory protein IL-1β has an i

Updated on:October 30,2024

Study examines care for knee replacement patients at physical therapy facilities

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of 112 records from 30 physical therapy (PT) sites regarding care for patients who had undergone total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, investigator

Updated on: April 17,2024

Study examines care for knee replacement patients at physical therapy facilities

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of 112 records from 30 physical therapy (PT) sites regarding care for patients who had undergone total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, investigator

Updated on:April 17,2024

Covert tactics used by bacteria to trick human immune system

by McMaster UniversityBrian Coombes in his lab at McMaster University. Credit: McMaster UniversityMcMaster University researchers have found a new way bacteria evade the human immune system and p

Updated on: April 09,2024

Covert tactics used by bacteria to trick human immune system

by McMaster UniversityBrian Coombes in his lab at McMaster University. Credit: McMaster UniversityMcMaster University researchers have found a new way bacteria evade the human immune system and p

Updated on:April 09,2024

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

Updated on: April 08,2024

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

Updated on:April 08,2024

Lower RA activity for patients seen at practices with NPs, PAs

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower disease activity when seen at practices with nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) versus rheumatologist-only practices

Updated on: March 24,2024

Lower RA activity for patients seen at practices with NPs, PAs

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower disease activity when seen at practices with nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) versus rheumatologist-only practices

Updated on:March 24,2024