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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Sharing of skin microbiome between children with atopic dermatitis and healthy contacts might contribute to recurrence

Sharing of skin microbiome between children with atopic dermatitis and healthy contacts might contribute to recurrence

by National University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.01.031Patients with moderate to severe atopic

Sharing of skin microbiome between children with atopic dermatitis and healthy contacts might contribute to recurrence

by National University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.01.031Patients with moderate to severe atopic
Why inflammatory arthritis always recurs in certain joints

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

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
A bacterial toxin turning cells into swiss cheese

A bacterial toxin turning cells into swiss cheese

by Kanazawa UniversityResearchers from Kanazawa University developed a novel tool to study how the innate immune system fights bacterial toxins. They purified the pore-forming toxin Monalysin fro

A bacterial toxin turning cells into swiss cheese

by Kanazawa UniversityResearchers from Kanazawa University developed a novel tool to study how the innate immune system fights bacterial toxins. They purified the pore-forming toxin Monalysin fro
Mood disorders common with rheumatoid arthritis

Mood disorders common with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Depression and anxiety are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Wanruchad

Mood disorders common with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Depression and anxiety are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Wanruchad
Increased use of partial knee replacement could save the NHS £30 million per year

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

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
Risankizumab safe, effective at 52 weeks for psoriatic arthritis

Risankizumab safe, effective at 52 weeks for psoriatic arthritis

by Lori SolomonRisankizumab provides long-term benefits in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who have not achieved adequate response to previous therapies, according to a study recently publishe

Risankizumab safe, effective at 52 weeks for psoriatic arthritis

by Lori SolomonRisankizumab provides long-term benefits in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who have not achieved adequate response to previous therapies, according to a study recently publishe
Uranium exposure tied to lupus

Uranium exposure tied to lupus

(HealthDay)—High uranium exposure is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a study published online Aug. 7 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Pai-Yue Lu-Fritts, M.D., from

Uranium exposure tied to lupus

(HealthDay)—High uranium exposure is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a study published online Aug. 7 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Pai-Yue Lu-Fritts, M.D., from
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
Versatile antibody technology allows design of long-acting antibodies with tailored target-dependent mode of actions

Versatile antibody technology allows design of long-acting antibodies with tailored target-dependent mode of actions

by University of OsloREW enhances phagocytosis of gram-positive and killing of gram-negative bacteria. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46321-9Antibody ther

Versatile antibody technology allows design of long-acting antibodies with tailored target-dependent mode of actions

by University of OsloREW enhances phagocytosis of gram-positive and killing of gram-negative bacteria. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46321-9Antibody ther
COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgGraphical Abstract. Credit:Immunity(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2021.06.002Both during and after infection with the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, pa

COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgGraphical Abstract. Credit:Immunity(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2021.06.002Both during and after infection with the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, pa
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
Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

by Elana GotkineIn a report from the American Society of Echocardiography, published in the Jan. 1 issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, the authors emphasize the role

Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

by Elana GotkineIn a report from the American Society of Echocardiography, published in the Jan. 1 issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, the authors emphasize the role