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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Covert tactics used by bacteria to trick human immune system

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

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

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

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
X chromosome gene may explain why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases

X chromosome gene may explain why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases

by Alice Walton,University of California, Los Angeles(A) Using the high-throughput sequencing approach, sexually biased X chromosome genes in CD4+T cells were determined for C57BL/6J naive

X chromosome gene may explain why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases

by Alice Walton,University of California, Los Angeles(A) Using the high-throughput sequencing approach, sexually biased X chromosome genes in CD4+T cells were determined for C57BL/6J naive
Key type of immune cell 'self-renews' in humans, new study finds

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

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
New therapy shown to be effective in women with fibromyalgia and depression

New therapy shown to be effective in women with fibromyalgia and depression

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCONSORT Diagram of participants flow in this randomized controlled trial. Credit:International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.10

New therapy shown to be effective in women with fibromyalgia and depression

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCONSORT Diagram of participants flow in this randomized controlled trial. Credit:International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.10
Study examines care for knee replacement patients at physical therapy facilities

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

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

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

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

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

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
Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

by University of DelawareThe blue area is the cell nucleus, the white area is F-actin, the structural scaffolding of the cells. Researchers discovered adseverin regulates the amount of F-actin in

Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

by University of DelawareThe blue area is the cell nucleus, the white area is F-actin, the structural scaffolding of the cells. Researchers discovered adseverin regulates the amount of F-actin in
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