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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
T-cell molecule could be the key to more effective virus and cancer treatments

T-cell molecule could be the key to more effective virus and cancer treatments

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResearchers at Cardiff Univer

T-cell molecule could be the key to more effective virus and cancer treatments

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResearchers at Cardiff Univer
Long-term rituximab safe for patients with wegener's

Long-term rituximab safe for patients with wegener's

Repeated and prolonged use of rituximab for B-cell depletion to treat relapses or maintain remission is safe and effective in patients with refractory granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA; Wegener&#3

Long-term rituximab safe for patients with wegener's

Repeated and prolonged use of rituximab for B-cell depletion to treat relapses or maintain remission is safe and effective in patients with refractory granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA; Wegener&#3
Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversityStudy overview. (A) Image of CytoTracker device prototype. (B) An image of the CytoTracker microfluidic impedance cytometer. (C) Schematic of sensing mechan

Researchers develop a handheld white blood cell tracker

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversityStudy overview. (A) Image of CytoTracker device prototype. (B) An image of the CytoTracker microfluidic impedance cytometer. (C) Schematic of sensing mechan
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
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.
CVD risk factors tied to disease activity, disability in RA

CVD risk factors tied to disease activity, disability in RA

(HealthDay)—Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors alone, or in combination, are associated with higher disease activity and disability in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study recently p

CVD risk factors tied to disease activity, disability in RA

(HealthDay)—Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors alone, or in combination, are associated with higher disease activity and disability in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study recently p
New vaccine protects from widespread, costly infection, mice study shows

New vaccine protects from widespread, costly infection, mice study shows

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly developed experimental vaccine was more than eighty percent effective in protecting mice from succumbing toStaphylococcu

New vaccine protects from widespread, costly infection, mice study shows

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly developed experimental vaccine was more than eighty percent effective in protecting mice from succumbing toStaphylococcu
Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may shoot through the hands while typing or flare in the knees when getting out of the car. Wherever the pain, over 32 million Americans livin

Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may shoot through the hands while typing or flare in the knees when getting out of the car. Wherever the pain, over 32 million Americans livin
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
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
Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms

Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineChildren with higher levels of omega-3s in their diet had less severe asthma. Credit: ATSA six-month study of children from Baltimore City by Johns H

Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineChildren with higher levels of omega-3s in their diet had less severe asthma. Credit: ATSA six-month study of children from Baltimore City by Johns H