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Immunology & Rheumatology
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AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most commonly referred to as AD in the literature, according to a review published online July 8 inAllergy.Robert Kantor, from the Northwestern University F

AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most commonly referred to as AD in the literature, according to a review published online July 8 inAllergy.Robert Kantor, from the Northwestern University F
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other indi

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other indi
New class of molecules play key role in influencing the immune system

New class of molecules play key role in influencing the immune system

by Brigham and Women's HospitalProresolving lipid mediators – resolvin D1 (RvD1), resolvin D2 (RvD2), and maresin 1 (MaR1) – modulate T cell responses. Credit: Valerio Chiurchiu et al., Scien

New class of molecules play key role in influencing the immune system

by Brigham and Women's HospitalProresolving lipid mediators – resolvin D1 (RvD1), resolvin D2 (RvD2), and maresin 1 (MaR1) – modulate T cell responses. Credit: Valerio Chiurchiu et al., Scien
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
Does an elevated immune response to a gut bacterial protein contribute to rheumatoid arthritis?

Does an elevated immune response to a gut bacterial protein contribute to rheumatoid arthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is associated with aberrant immune responses. In a recent analysis published inArthritis

Does an elevated immune response to a gut bacterial protein contribute to rheumatoid arthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is associated with aberrant immune responses. In a recent analysis published inArthritis
Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an
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
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.
New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

byKarolinska InstitutetJohan Sandberg. Credit: Karolinska InstitutetA new study from Karolinska Institutet has mapped how MAIT cells, which play an important role in the body's defense again

New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

byKarolinska InstitutetJohan Sandberg. Credit: Karolinska InstitutetA new study from Karolinska Institutet has mapped how MAIT cells, which play an important role in the body's defense again
Could CAR-T cell therapy improve kidney transplants?

Could CAR-T cell therapy improve kidney transplants?

by Susan Buckles, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit:Kidney International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2024.02.008Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) could provide a re

Could CAR-T cell therapy improve kidney transplants?

by Susan Buckles, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit:Kidney International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2024.02.008Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) could provide a re
Novel checkpoint molecule of natural killer cell anti-tumor immunity revealed

Novel checkpoint molecule of natural killer cell anti-tumor immunity revealed

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFig. 1. TIPE2 expression correlates with NK cell maturation in both mice and humans.(A) TIPE2 expression of purified splenic NK cells from 2-, 4-, 6-, or 10

Novel checkpoint molecule of natural killer cell anti-tumor immunity revealed

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFig. 1. TIPE2 expression correlates with NK cell maturation in both mice and humans.(A) TIPE2 expression of purified splenic NK cells from 2-, 4-, 6-, or 10
Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu