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High body temperature increases resistance to pathogenic viral infections, new study finds

High body temperature increases resistance to pathogenic viral infections, new study finds

by University of Tokyo"Influenza Virus" by NIAID. Credit: Minami Nagai, Miyu Moriyama, Chiharu Ishii, Hirotake Mori, Hikaru Watanabe, Taku Nakahara, Takuji Yamada, Dai Ishikawa, Takamas

High body temperature increases resistance to pathogenic viral infections, new study finds

by University of Tokyo"Influenza Virus" by NIAID. Credit: Minami Nagai, Miyu Moriyama, Chiharu Ishii, Hirotake Mori, Hikaru Watanabe, Taku Nakahara, Takuji Yamada, Dai Ishikawa, Takamas
A new regulator of B cell development

A new regulator of B cell development

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt University3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.153

A new regulator of B cell development

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt University3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.153
Rehab or steroid shots: What's best for arthritic knees?

Rehab or steroid shots: What's best for arthritic knees?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.But in th

Rehab or steroid shots: What's best for arthritic knees?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.But in th
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19. Credit: NIAID Integrated Rese

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19. Credit: NIAID Integrated Rese
Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutoimmunity to MDA5, CD4 T cells reactive MDA5, works as 'Seed', and inducible factors like as virus infection and poly (I:C) treatment induce type

Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutoimmunity to MDA5, CD4 T cells reactive MDA5, works as 'Seed', and inducible factors like as virus infection and poly (I:C) treatment induce type
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
Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainQUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused

Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainQUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused
Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Typical screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) status include HBsAg, anti-HBcore and anti-HBs. HBsAg-positive patients (HBV carriers) would

Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Typical screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) status include HBsAg, anti-HBcore and anti-HBs. HBsAg-positive patients (HBV carriers) would
Arthritis & the COVID vaccine: What you need to know

Arthritis & the COVID vaccine: What you need to know

(HealthDay)—Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots.Research is limited, but evidence sugg

Arthritis & the COVID vaccine: What you need to know

(HealthDay)—Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots.Research is limited, but evidence sugg
How IL-6 allows the immune response to develop for a key cell, the T follicular helper

How IL-6 allows the immune response to develop for a key cell, the T follicular helper

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamAndre Ballesteros-Tato. Credit: UABThe body's immune response fights against infectious disease, and it safeguards against future infections

How IL-6 allows the immune response to develop for a key cell, the T follicular helper

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamAndre Ballesteros-Tato. Credit: UABThe body's immune response fights against infectious disease, and it safeguards against future infections
Flu vaccine cuts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Flu vaccine cuts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly elderly patients, who receive the influenza vaccine have significantly lower morbidity and mortality, according to a study published i

Flu vaccine cuts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly elderly patients, who receive the influenza vaccine have significantly lower morbidity and mortality, according to a study published i
Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat