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Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have elevated insulin resistance (IR), but this is not associated with increased atherosclerosis risk, according to a study published online Dec. 10

Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have elevated insulin resistance (IR), but this is not associated with increased atherosclerosis risk, according to a study published online Dec. 10
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
Scientists identify reversible molecular defect underlying rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists identify reversible molecular defect underlying rheumatoid arthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of human T lymphocyte or T cell. Credit: NIAID/NIHIn rheumatoid arthritis, immune cells called helper T cells beha

Scientists identify reversible molecular defect underlying rheumatoid arthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of human T lymphocyte or T cell. Credit: NIAID/NIHIn rheumatoid arthritis, immune cells called helper T cells beha
How IL-33 plays a key role in enabling the marathon runners of the immune system

How IL-33 plays a key role in enabling the marathon runners of the immune system

by University of BaselGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.01.029When it comes to chronic infections and cancer, a particular type of immune cell play

How IL-33 plays a key role in enabling the marathon runners of the immune system

by University of BaselGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.01.029When it comes to chronic infections and cancer, a particular type of immune cell play
Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking increases symptoms and health risks for patients with rheumatic diseases, but interventions to help patients quit are rarely available at rheumatology cli

Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking increases symptoms and health risks for patients with rheumatic diseases, but interventions to help patients quit are rarely available at rheumatology cli
Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s
Sleep problems not a major issue in rheumatoid arthritis

Sleep problems not a major issue in rheumatoid arthritis

Sleep problems are not excessive in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Lauren Lyne, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockhol

Sleep problems not a major issue in rheumatoid arthritis

Sleep problems are not excessive in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Lauren Lyne, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockhol
New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London provides potential novel biomarkers for predicting patient responsive

New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London provides potential novel biomarkers for predicting patient responsive
Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Having an increased body mass index correlates with increased prevalence of gout in adults, according to study published online July 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDay) -- Having an in

Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Having an increased body mass index correlates with increased prevalence of gout in adults, according to study published online July 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDay) -- Having an in
Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t
Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs

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

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
Researchers urge arthritis patients to give up smoking to help them live longer

Researchers urge arthritis patients to give up smoking to help them live longer

by University of ManchesterCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsUniversity of Manchester-led research has found new evidence to suggest that, not only is smoking associated with earlier deaths i

Researchers urge arthritis patients to give up smoking to help them live longer

by University of ManchesterCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsUniversity of Manchester-led research has found new evidence to suggest that, not only is smoking associated with earlier deaths i