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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
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.
Adults with psoriasis more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis

Adults with psoriasis more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Adults with psoriasis have an increased likelihood of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared with adults without psoriasis, according to a study published online June 15 in theJou

Adults with psoriasis more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Adults with psoriasis have an increased likelihood of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared with adults without psoriasis, according to a study published online June 15 in theJou
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
Upadacitinib beats placebo for psoriatic arthritis

Upadacitinib beats placebo for psoriatic arthritis

For patients with psoriatic arthritis, upadacitinib at a dose of 15 mg or 30 mg once daily is more effective than placebo, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of theNew England J

Upadacitinib beats placebo for psoriatic arthritis

For patients with psoriatic arthritis, upadacitinib at a dose of 15 mg or 30 mg once daily is more effective than placebo, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of theNew England J
Arthritis reported by almost one in four U.S. adults

Arthritis reported by almost one in four U.S. adults

(HealthDay)—Almost one-quarter of U.S. adults report arthritis, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality

Arthritis reported by almost one in four U.S. adults

(HealthDay)—Almost one-quarter of U.S. adults report arthritis, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality
Does body mass index impact pain in individuals with hand osteoarthritis?

Does body mass index impact pain in individuals with hand osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study inArthritis & Rheumatologyof people with hand osteoarthritis, higher body mass index was associated with greater pain severity

Does body mass index impact pain in individuals with hand osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study inArthritis & Rheumatologyof people with hand osteoarthritis, higher body mass index was associated with greater pain severity
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
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
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 &
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