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

Risk factors ID'd for VTE, ASCVD in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are common risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and the risk for ASCVD is in

Updated on: June 01,2024

Risk factors ID'd for VTE, ASCVD in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are common risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and the risk for ASCVD is in

Updated on:June 01,2024

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

Updated on: March 24,2024

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

Updated on:March 24,2024

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-

Updated on: April 10,2024

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-

Updated on:April 10,2024

Study finds holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine may be as effective as a two-week hold

by American College of RheumatologyStudy design and vaccine response at 4 and 16 weeks. (A) Study design. (B) The percentage of patients achieving a satisfactory vaccine response, defined as ≥4-f

Updated on: July 02,2024

Study finds holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine may be as effective as a two-week hold

by American College of RheumatologyStudy design and vaccine response at 4 and 16 weeks. (A) Study design. (B) The percentage of patients achieving a satisfactory vaccine response, defined as ≥4-f

Updated on:July 02,2024

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

Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut co

Updated on: April 20,2024

Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut co

Updated on:April 20,2024

Building tolerance helps kids with wheat allergy

(HealthDay)—Giving trace amounts of wheat to children with wheat allergy shows promise in treating the allergy, according to new research.The researchers started with 46 wheat-allergicchildren,

Updated on: April 08,2024

Building tolerance helps kids with wheat allergy

(HealthDay)—Giving trace amounts of wheat to children with wheat allergy shows promise in treating the allergy, according to new research.The researchers started with 46 wheat-allergicchildren,

Updated on:April 08,2024

Increased use of partial knee replacement could save the NHS £30 million per year

by University of OxfordCredit: NDORMSNew research from a randomised clinical trial published today inThe Lancetand funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) shows th

Updated on: March 28,2024

Increased use of partial knee replacement could save the NHS £30 million per year

by University of OxfordCredit: NDORMSNew research from a randomised clinical trial published today inThe Lancetand funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) shows th

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Updated on: April 08,2024

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

Updated on:April 08,2024

Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

by Zach Winn,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTo engineer cell functions, SQZ Biotech uses tiny channels on a microfluidic chip to squeeze cells so they can be penetrated by specific molecul

Updated on: April 09,2024

Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

by Zach Winn,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTo engineer cell functions, SQZ Biotech uses tiny channels on a microfluidic chip to squeeze cells so they can be penetrated by specific molecul

Updated on:April 09,2024

Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain,

Updated on: April 17,2024

Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain,

Updated on:April 17,2024