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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
Researchers find new way to curb asthma attacks

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

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
Macrophages produce heat from brown adipose tissue in response to cold, study reveals

Macrophages produce heat from brown adipose tissue in response to cold, study reveals

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113978Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the molecular mechanism

Macrophages produce heat from brown adipose tissue in response to cold, study reveals

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113978Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the molecular mechanism
Study of infants and young children shows that offspring develop normally in mothers with rheumatic disease

Study of infants and young children shows that offspring develop normally in mothers with rheumatic disease

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a complex chronic inflammatory disease of the spine with involvement of the sacroiliac joints. Over

Study of infants and young children shows that offspring develop normally in mothers with rheumatic disease

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a complex chronic inflammatory disease of the spine with involvement of the sacroiliac joints. Over
New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery

New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new model to predict the risk of serious complications after shoulder replacement surgery has been developed in a collaboration between r

New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new model to predict the risk of serious complications after shoulder replacement surgery has been developed in a collaboration between r
The case of the missing monocyte: Scientists investigate gene that appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis

The case of the missing monocyte: Scientists investigate gene that appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineThe hands of a person with arthritis. Image source: NIH.(Medical Xpress) -- An estimated 1.3 million people in the United States s

The case of the missing monocyte: Scientists investigate gene that appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineThe hands of a person with arthritis. Image source: NIH.(Medical Xpress) -- An estimated 1.3 million people in the United States s
New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system
Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA hip with osteoarthritis. In an X-ray of a healthy hip, the heads of the hip bone have smooth, evenly curved surfaces and there is a 'gap' between the h

Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA hip with osteoarthritis. In an X-ray of a healthy hip, the heads of the hip bone have smooth, evenly curved surfaces and there is a 'gap' between the h
Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThis image depicts a tumor right after treatment with alum-bound IL12. The pink dye shows IL-12, and the yellow shows alum. Credit: Massachus

Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThis image depicts a tumor right after treatment with alum-bound IL12. The pink dye shows IL-12, and the yellow shows alum. Credit: Massachus
A key gene modifies regulatory T cells to fine-tune the immune response

A key gene modifies regulatory T cells to fine-tune the immune response

by Salk InstituteA histology image showing inflammation in colon epithelium. Weakening of regulatory T cell function induces infiltration of immune cells (small blue dots) into colon epithelium (

A key gene modifies regulatory T cells to fine-tune the immune response

by Salk InstituteA histology image showing inflammation in colon epithelium. Weakening of regulatory T cell function induces infiltration of immune cells (small blue dots) into colon epithelium (
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
Dupilumab cuts exacerbations in late-onset asthma

Dupilumab cuts exacerbations in late-onset asthma

(HealthDay)—Dupilumab is associated with significantly reduced severe exacerbation rates in patients with late-onset asthma with or without fixed airway obstruction, according to a study presented at

Dupilumab cuts exacerbations in late-onset asthma

(HealthDay)—Dupilumab is associated with significantly reduced severe exacerbation rates in patients with late-onset asthma with or without fixed airway obstruction, according to a study presented at