High BMI elevates risk of several rheumatic diseases, but not equally for everyone

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumati

Updated on: June 01,2024 4

High BMI elevates risk of several rheumatic diseases, but not equally for everyone

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumati

Updated on:June 01,2024 4

COVID-19 virus helps block host immunity

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHSARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, bloc

Updated on: April 10,2024 11

COVID-19 virus helps block host immunity

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHSARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, bloc

Updated on:April 10,2024 11

Researchers find new way to curb asthma attacks

by Dennis ThompsonA protein that shuts down immune cells in the lungs could be key to a new treatment for asthma attacks, a new report says.The naturally occurringprotein, called Piezo1, prevent

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Researchers find new way to curb asthma attacks

by Dennis ThompsonA protein that shuts down immune cells in the lungs could be key to a new treatment for asthma attacks, a new report says.The naturally occurringprotein, called Piezo1, prevent

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Updated on: April 16,2024 17

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Updated on:April 16,2024 17

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha

Updated on: June 15,2024 5

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha

Updated on:June 15,2024 5

Unique immune response found in patients who experience inflammatory arthritis as side effect of cancer therapies

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMultiplexed immunofluorescence of synovial tissue. Multiplexed immunofluorescence images showing an example of a Ki67+PD-1+synovial CD8 T cell (white arro

Updated on: July 03,2024 6

Unique immune response found in patients who experience inflammatory arthritis as side effect of cancer therapies

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMultiplexed immunofluorescence of synovial tissue. Multiplexed immunofluorescence images showing an example of a Ki67+PD-1+synovial CD8 T cell (white arro

Updated on:July 03,2024 6

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 &

Updated on: March 24,2024 20

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 &

Updated on:March 24,2024 20

Key discovery in psoriatic arthritis points way for developing targeted treatments

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has revealed psoriatic arthritis may be activated by the same trigger in different patients. Researchers from the University o

Updated on: June 15,2024 7

Key discovery in psoriatic arthritis points way for developing targeted treatments

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has revealed psoriatic arthritis may be activated by the same trigger in different patients. Researchers from the University o

Updated on:June 15,2024 7

Continuation vs. discontinuation of bDMARDs during the perioperative period

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with rheumatic arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, discontinuing biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic dru

Updated on: June 26,2024 4

Continuation vs. discontinuation of bDMARDs during the perioperative period

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with rheumatic arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, discontinuing biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic dru

Updated on:June 26,2024 4

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

Updated on: April 16,2024 17

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

Updated on:April 16,2024 17

Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs

by University of LeedsPeople who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a new University of Leeds study.The research, p

Updated on: March 28,2024 13

Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs

by University of LeedsPeople who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a new University of Leeds study.The research, p

Updated on:March 28,2024 13

Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide.There is no cure, onlypai

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide.There is no cure, onlypai

Updated on:April 20,2024 18