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Researchers discover immune system changes that support peanut allergy remission in children

Researchers discover immune system changes that support peanut allergy remission in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteResearchers have discovered the key immunological changes that support the remission of peanut allergy in children, paving the way for new, more target

Researchers discover immune system changes that support peanut allergy remission in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteResearchers have discovered the key immunological changes that support the remission of peanut allergy in children, paving the way for new, more target
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
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), anxiety increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did suspected depression, according to a letter to the editor published online Jan. 27 inRheumatol

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), anxiety increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did suspected depression, according to a letter to the editor published online Jan. 27 inRheumatol
Lithium may protect against cartilage decline in osteoarthritis

Lithium may protect against cartilage decline in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—Lithium reduces catabolic events in interleukin-1 β (IL-1β)-treated human articular chondrocytes and protects against cartilage degradation in IL-1β-treated mouse knee joints, according to

Lithium may protect against cartilage decline in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—Lithium reduces catabolic events in interleukin-1 β (IL-1β)-treated human articular chondrocytes and protects against cartilage degradation in IL-1β-treated mouse knee joints, according to
COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection

COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection

by Imperial College LondonA researcher testing a child as part of the study. Credit: Andrea CrisantiTesting of an entire Italian town shows antibody levels remain high nine months after SARS-CoV-

COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection

by Imperial College LondonA researcher testing a child as part of the study. Credit: Andrea CrisantiTesting of an entire Italian town shows antibody levels remain high nine months after SARS-CoV-
Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

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,

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,
B cells gone bad could be the culprit in rheumatoid arthritis

B cells gone bad could be the culprit in rheumatoid arthritis

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonBiomolecular researcher Navin Varadarajan anticipates that his data will serve as a foundation for investigating multiple hypotheses on the roles of B cell

B cells gone bad could be the culprit in rheumatoid arthritis

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonBiomolecular researcher Navin Varadarajan anticipates that his data will serve as a foundation for investigating multiple hypotheses on the roles of B cell
New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

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

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
Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA
Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

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

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
Researchers find genetic association for interstitial lung disease

Researchers find genetic association for interstitial lung disease

by University of TsukubaMUC5B risk allele carrier frequency in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) with and without interstitial lung disease (ILD) as well as in healthy controls in the Japanese pop

Researchers find genetic association for interstitial lung disease

by University of TsukubaMUC5B risk allele carrier frequency in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) with and without interstitial lung disease (ILD) as well as in healthy controls in the Japanese pop
Poverty tied to worse functional status in rheumatoid arthritis

Poverty tied to worse functional status in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Worse functional status and increased probability of functional decline are seen for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with lower socioeconomic status (SES), according to a study pub

Poverty tied to worse functional status in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Worse functional status and increased probability of functional decline are seen for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with lower socioeconomic status (SES), according to a study pub