Immunology & Rheumatology

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

Updated on: April 10,2024

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

Updated on:April 10,2024

FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar for inflammatory diseases

(HealthDay)—The first interchangeable biosimilar product to Humira (adalimumab) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 15, the agency announced Monday.Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm),

Updated on: June 17,2024

FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar for inflammatory diseases

(HealthDay)—The first interchangeable biosimilar product to Humira (adalimumab) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 15, the agency announced Monday.Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm),

Updated on:June 17,2024

Why inflammatory arthritis always recurs in certain joints

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen joints flare up in people with rheumatoid arthritis and related diseases, the joints involved are often the same as those a

Updated on: June 17,2024

Why inflammatory arthritis always recurs in certain joints

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen joints flare up in people with rheumatoid arthritis and related diseases, the joints involved are often the same as those a

Updated on:June 17,2024

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of

Updated on: March 24,2024

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of

Updated on:March 24,2024

Study establishes IL-24 as a critical factor for onset and progression of atopic dermatitis

by Higher Education PressIL-24, which is expressed in keratinocytes and induced by S. aureus infection, promotes atopic dermatitis-like inflammation by enhancing a type 2 immune response. Credit: Xinm

Updated on: September 04,2024

Study establishes IL-24 as a critical factor for onset and progression of atopic dermatitis

by Higher Education PressIL-24, which is expressed in keratinocytes and induced by S. aureus infection, promotes atopic dermatitis-like inflammation by enhancing a type 2 immune response. Credit: Xinm

Updated on:September 04,2024

Triple contrast method for computed tomography diagnostics of cartilage injuries

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a joint disease associated with the gradual erosion of cartilage covering the ends of arti

Updated on: May 26,2024

Triple contrast method for computed tomography diagnostics of cartilage injuries

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a joint disease associated with the gradual erosion of cartilage covering the ends of arti

Updated on:May 26,2024

Respiratory allergies: Newly discovered molecule plays a major role in triggering inflammation

byCNRSMicroscopic visualization of immune cells (in green) activated by the alarmins TL1A and interleukin-33 during the onset of allergic inflammation in the lungs. ILC2s immune cells produce la

Updated on: April 28,2024

Respiratory allergies: Newly discovered molecule plays a major role in triggering inflammation

byCNRSMicroscopic visualization of immune cells (in green) activated by the alarmins TL1A and interleukin-33 during the onset of allergic inflammation in the lungs. ILC2s immune cells produce la

Updated on:April 28,2024

Early drug intervention reduces risk of cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who develop rheumatoid arthritis as older adults benefit from early and sustained use of a drug called Methotrexate (MTX),

Updated on: March 28,2024

Early drug intervention reduces risk of cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who develop rheumatoid arthritis as older adults benefit from early and sustained use of a drug called Methotrexate (MTX),

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib

Updated on: May 08,2024

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib

Updated on:May 08,2024

Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?

by Alexander (Sasha) Poltorak,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people are aware that testing for antibodies in a person's blood can show if someone has had a specific di