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The positive and negative role of LRH-1 during inflammation

The positive and negative role of LRH-1 during inflammation

by University of KonstanzDetection of immune cells using specific antibodies in tissue sections of the spleen of wild type animals (left panel) and mice with T cell-specific deletion of LRH-1 (ri

The positive and negative role of LRH-1 during inflammation

by University of KonstanzDetection of immune cells using specific antibodies in tissue sections of the spleen of wild type animals (left panel) and mice with T cell-specific deletion of LRH-1 (ri
Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

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

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
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
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
How COVID-19 triggers massive inflammation

How COVID-19 triggers massive inflammation

by Children's Hospital BostonSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHA study led by researchers at Boston Ch

How COVID-19 triggers massive inflammation

by Children's Hospital BostonSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHA study led by researchers at Boston Ch
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
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
A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of
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
Delivery methods compared for osteoarthritis intervention

Delivery methods compared for osteoarthritis intervention

First-line intervention for hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) may reduce pain whether delivered in-person or digitally, according to a study published online Nov. 3 inJAMA Network Open.Therese Jön

Delivery methods compared for osteoarthritis intervention

First-line intervention for hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) may reduce pain whether delivered in-person or digitally, according to a study published online Nov. 3 inJAMA Network Open.Therese Jön
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
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