Immunology & Rheumatology

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re

Updated on: April 17,2024

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re

Updated on:April 17,2024

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Updated on: June 01,2024

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Updated on:June 01,2024

New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

by University of NottinghamIt's historically known as 'the king of diseases and the disease of kings' and was long thought to be caused by an overindulgent lifestyle, but now scientis

Updated on: March 24,2024

New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

by University of NottinghamIt's historically known as 'the king of diseases and the disease of kings' and was long thought to be caused by an overindulgent lifestyle, but now scientis

Updated on:March 24,2024

Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi

Updated on: June 06,2024

Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi

Updated on:June 06,2024

How salt can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Yale have identified a high-salt environment as one of the contributing factors to the development of multiple sclerosis (

Updated on: April 16,2024

How salt can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Yale have identified a high-salt environment as one of the contributing factors to the development of multiple sclerosis (

Updated on:April 16,2024

Fatigue common even with early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Fatigue is prevalent and persistent in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Dec. 27 inRheumatology.Onosi Sylvia Ifesemen, M.B.B.S., from the Univers

Updated on: June 17,2024

Fatigue common even with early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Fatigue is prevalent and persistent in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Dec. 27 inRheumatology.Onosi Sylvia Ifesemen, M.B.B.S., from the Univers

Updated on:June 17,2024

Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterNew medication improved skin condition, lessened swelling, study finds.(HealthDay)—A new drug called brodalumab appears to be effective in treating patients suffe

Updated on: March 24,2024

Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterNew medication improved skin condition, lessened swelling, study finds.(HealthDay)—A new drug called brodalumab appears to be effective in treating patients suffe

Updated on:March 24,2024

New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLeft: Lung tissue of untreated mice. Right: Lung tissue of mice treated with antibodies blocking OX40L and CD30L. Credit: Dr. Gurupreet Sethi, La Jolla Institu

Updated on: May 05,2024

New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLeft: Lung tissue of untreated mice. Right: Lung tissue of mice treated with antibodies blocking OX40L and CD30L. Credit: Dr. Gurupreet Sethi, La Jolla Institu

Updated on:May 05,2024

AID/APOBECs among important factors in body's defence against SARS-CoV-2

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTogether with their multifaceted action mechanisms, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and so-called AP

Updated on: April 08,2024

AID/APOBECs among important factors in body's defence against SARS-CoV-2

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTogether with their multifaceted action mechanisms, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and so-called AP

Updated on:April 08,2024

Cryo-EM imaging of STING protein reveals new binding pocket

by UniversityofTexasSouthwesternMedicalCenterThe synthetic drug-like compound (magenta spheres at the bottom) targets a hidden pocket in STING. This pocket is located at

Updated on: May 07,2024

Cryo-EM imaging of STING protein reveals new binding pocket

by UniversityofTexasSouthwesternMedicalCenterThe synthetic drug-like compound (magenta spheres at the bottom) targets a hidden pocket in STING. This pocket is located at

Updated on:May 07,2024

A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This wa