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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga
Antibiotic usage associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Antibiotic usage associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Andrew Cain,Keele UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has provided evidence that antibiotic usage is associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.Researcher

Antibiotic usage associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Andrew Cain,Keele UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has provided evidence that antibiotic usage is associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.Researcher
AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study pu

AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study pu
COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

by University of North Carolina Health CarePre-immunity and post-immunity SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific IgG and IgA antibody concentrations in NELF and serum. Antibody concentrations were reported as

COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

by University of North Carolina Health CarePre-immunity and post-immunity SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific IgG and IgA antibody concentrations in NELF and serum. Antibody concentrations were reported as
Antibodies linked to heart attacks

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim
How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an
New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system
New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

by Nancy Fliesler,Harvard Medical SchoolGb3 drives affinity and diversity of antibody responses and protects against viral infection. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adg05

New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

by Nancy Fliesler,Harvard Medical SchoolGb3 drives affinity and diversity of antibody responses and protects against viral infection. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adg05
Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal
Back pain link to 24-hour body clock revealed

Back pain link to 24-hour body clock revealed

by University of ManchesterCredit: University of ManchesterNew research by University of Manchester scientists has for the first time shown that our spinal discs have 24-hour body clocks which wh

Back pain link to 24-hour body clock revealed

by University of ManchesterCredit: University of ManchesterNew research by University of Manchester scientists has for the first time shown that our spinal discs have 24-hour body clocks which wh
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

by The University of Hong KongExos induce apoptosis of NPC tumor cells through death receptor ligation. NPC43 or C666-1 cells were treated with PBS, ultracentrifuged pellets isolated from FBS–exo

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

by The University of Hong KongExos induce apoptosis of NPC tumor cells through death receptor ligation. NPC43 or C666-1 cells were treated with PBS, ultracentrifuged pellets isolated from FBS–exo
Study finds racial gaps in renal complications persist for children with lupus

Study finds racial gaps in renal complications persist for children with lupus

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that while hospit

Study finds racial gaps in renal complications persist for children with lupus

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that while hospit