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Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other indi

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other indi
Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp
Specialist nurses as good as doctors in managing rheumatoid arthritis patients

Specialist nurses as good as doctors in managing rheumatoid arthritis patients

by University of LeedsPatients attending clinical nurse specialist clinics do not get inferior treatment to that offered by consultant rheumatologists, the results of a major new clinical trial h

Specialist nurses as good as doctors in managing rheumatoid arthritis patients

by University of LeedsPatients attending clinical nurse specialist clinics do not get inferior treatment to that offered by consultant rheumatologists, the results of a major new clinical trial h
Inulin-gel-based oral immunotherapy may offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers

Inulin-gel-based oral immunotherapy may offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers

byUniversity of MichiganInulin gel/OVA protects mice against repeated allergen challenges with chicken egg white. Credit:Nature Materials(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01909-wA stud

Inulin-gel-based oral immunotherapy may offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers

byUniversity of MichiganInulin gel/OVA protects mice against repeated allergen challenges with chicken egg white. Credit:Nature Materials(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01909-wA stud
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 &
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
New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

by Inka Väth,University Hospital Bonn(from left) Dr. Ibrahim Hawwari, Prof. Bernardo Franklin and Lukas Roßnagel discover new intercellular communication mechanism in which blood platelets, so-c

New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

by Inka Väth,University Hospital Bonn(from left) Dr. Ibrahim Hawwari, Prof. Bernardo Franklin and Lukas Roßnagel discover new intercellular communication mechanism in which blood platelets, so-c
Adherence to mediterranean diet not linked to risk of RA

Adherence to mediterranean diet not linked to risk of RA

(HealthDay)—Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is not associated with incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in U.S. women, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care &

Adherence to mediterranean diet not linked to risk of RA

(HealthDay)—Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is not associated with incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in U.S. women, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care &
Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a studypublishedonline July 16 inJAMA Network Open.Junhui Wu, Ph.

Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a studypublishedonline July 16 inJAMA Network Open.Junhui Wu, Ph.
Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

by Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical SciencesS6K1 deletion attenuates age-related liver pathology.a, Experimental scheme.S6K1WT and KO mice were aged for 600 d to

Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

by Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical SciencesS6K1 deletion attenuates age-related liver pathology.a, Experimental scheme.S6K1WT and KO mice were aged for 600 d to
New class of molecules play key role in influencing the immune system

New class of molecules play key role in influencing the immune system

by Brigham and Women's HospitalProresolving lipid mediators – resolvin D1 (RvD1), resolvin D2 (RvD2), and maresin 1 (MaR1) – modulate T cell responses. Credit: Valerio Chiurchiu et al., Scien

New class of molecules play key role in influencing the immune system

by Brigham and Women's HospitalProresolving lipid mediators – resolvin D1 (RvD1), resolvin D2 (RvD2), and maresin 1 (MaR1) – modulate T cell responses. Credit: Valerio Chiurchiu et al., Scien
A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to