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Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heig

Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heig
AID/APOBECs among important factors in body's defence against SARS-CoV-2

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

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
COVID-19: The older you are, the more antibodies you have

COVID-19: The older you are, the more antibodies you have

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWith the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide, the pandemic's spread is accelerat

COVID-19: The older you are, the more antibodies you have

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWith the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide, the pandemic's spread is accelerat
New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery

New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new model to predict the risk of serious complications after shoulder replacement surgery has been developed in a collaboration between r

New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new model to predict the risk of serious complications after shoulder replacement surgery has been developed in a collaboration between r
Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

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

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
1 billion people worldwide will suffer from arthritis by 2050

1 billion people worldwide will suffer from arthritis by 2050

by Cara MurezThe degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis affects 15% of the global population over age 30, so by 2050 that could be nearly 1 billion people, researchers say.Living longer and obesity

1 billion people worldwide will suffer from arthritis by 2050

by Cara MurezThe degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis affects 15% of the global population over age 30, so by 2050 that could be nearly 1 billion people, researchers say.Living longer and obesity
Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re
Pain and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis tied to sitting and standing time

Pain and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis tied to sitting and standing time

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain and fatigue may both cause and be caused by more sitting time and less standing time, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheu

Pain and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis tied to sitting and standing time

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain and fatigue may both cause and be caused by more sitting time and less standing time, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheu
COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that the COVID-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of those infected expe

COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that the COVID-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of those infected expe
Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U
Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases

Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityModel summarizing the function of PI3Kγ in antibody responses. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01890-1A medical mystery ser

Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityModel summarizing the function of PI3Kγ in antibody responses. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01890-1A medical mystery ser
Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that Black patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were less likely to be prescribed a biologic treatment and more

Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that Black patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were less likely to be prescribed a biologic treatment and more