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Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It

Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It
Rheumatoid arthritis can be costly

Rheumatoid arthritis can be costly

Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.(HealthDay)—Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condi

Rheumatoid arthritis can be costly

Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.(HealthDay)—Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condi
A messenger substance considered to be inflammatory can alleviate asthma symptoms

A messenger substance considered to be inflammatory can alleviate asthma symptoms

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergIntranasal rIL-3 application during challenge induces Treg cells. (A) Experimental design for lung ILC2 skewing. (B) After 5 days of in vitro IL

A messenger substance considered to be inflammatory can alleviate asthma symptoms

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergIntranasal rIL-3 application during challenge induces Treg cells. (A) Experimental design for lung ILC2 skewing. (B) After 5 days of in vitro IL
Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an
Proteinuria level predicts renal outcome in lupus nephritis

Proteinuria level predicts renal outcome in lupus nephritis

(HealthDay)—Proteinuria levels at 12 months are the best predictor of long-term renal outcome in patients with lupus nephritis, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis &

Proteinuria level predicts renal outcome in lupus nephritis

(HealthDay)—Proteinuria levels at 12 months are the best predictor of long-term renal outcome in patients with lupus nephritis, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis &
Greater support needed to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Greater support needed to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University-led paper has outlined that many people living with knee osteoarthritis may be needlessly suffering or receiving the wrong tre

Greater support needed to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University-led paper has outlined that many people living with knee osteoarthritis may be needlessly suffering or receiving the wrong tre
SARS-CoV-2 disrupts timing of immune response

SARS-CoV-2 disrupts timing of immune response

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinAssay to detect the biochemical messenger TGFβ (COVID-19 research). Credit: Charité | Arne SattlerOnce an infection is under control, the body normally uses

SARS-CoV-2 disrupts timing of immune response

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinAssay to detect the biochemical messenger TGFβ (COVID-19 research). Credit: Charité | Arne SattlerOnce an infection is under control, the body normally uses
Experimental bone can help osteoarthritis patients

Experimental bone can help osteoarthritis patients

by Kaunas University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are developing an artificial bone

Experimental bone can help osteoarthritis patients

by Kaunas University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are developing an artificial bone
Five genes tied to osteoarthritis progression

Five genes tied to osteoarthritis progression

(HealthDay)—Five genes may serve as biomarkers for osteoarthritis (OA) progression, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Beiyue Wang, fr

Five genes tied to osteoarthritis progression

(HealthDay)—Five genes may serve as biomarkers for osteoarthritis (OA) progression, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Beiyue Wang, fr
Evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

Evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaHIV-positive, ART-treated patients with high levels of autoantibodies also have increased levels of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) products in their blood

Evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaHIV-positive, ART-treated patients with high levels of autoantibodies also have increased levels of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) products in their blood
First-in-human trial with CAR macrophages shows promise targeting solid tumors

First-in-human trial with CAR macrophages shows promise targeting solid tumors

by Caren Begun,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreliminary findings from Penn Medicine in an ongoing first-in-human clinical trial examining the safety, tolerability a

First-in-human trial with CAR macrophages shows promise targeting solid tumors

by Caren Begun,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreliminary findings from Penn Medicine in an ongoing first-in-human clinical trial examining the safety, tolerability a
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