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Immunology & Rheumatology
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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
Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

(HealthDay)—Air pollution is associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheumatology.Giovanni Adami, M.D., Ph.D.,

Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

(HealthDay)—Air pollution is associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheumatology.Giovanni Adami, M.D., Ph.D.,
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
How lockdown impacts those with bone, joint and muscle pain

How lockdown impacts those with bone, joint and muscle pain

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of East Anglia researchers are launching a new study to see how COVID-19 and lockdown are affecting people with bone, joint and mus

How lockdown impacts those with bone, joint and muscle pain

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of East Anglia researchers are launching a new study to see how COVID-19 and lockdown are affecting people with bone, joint and mus
Guidance for coronary patients with ASA/NSAID sensitivity

Guidance for coronary patients with ASA/NSAID sensitivity

(HealthDay)—In patients with stable chronic ischemic heart disease (CIHD) and histories of nonsevere hypersensitivity reactions to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAI

Guidance for coronary patients with ASA/NSAID sensitivity

(HealthDay)—In patients with stable chronic ischemic heart disease (CIHD) and histories of nonsevere hypersensitivity reactions to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAI
A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

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

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
Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha
A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers has developed a mathematical model for predicting how bad an upcoming hay fever season will be. In th

A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers has developed a mathematical model for predicting how bad an upcoming hay fever season will be. In th
Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

(HealthDay) -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), female gender and having a high proportion of disease activity score (DAS28) attributable to patient-reported components (joint tenderness a

Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

(HealthDay) -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), female gender and having a high proportion of disease activity score (DAS28) attributable to patient-reported components (joint tenderness a
How B cells are programmed early in life can impact long-term immune health

How B cells are programmed early in life can impact long-term immune health

by Lund UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.08.018B cells and the antibodies they produce play an important role in our immune system, prot

How B cells are programmed early in life can impact long-term immune health

by Lund UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.08.018B cells and the antibodies they produce play an important role in our immune system, prot
With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill