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Weight loss predicts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis

Weight loss predicts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Weight loss is a strong predictor of mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online June 26 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Joshua F. Bake

Weight loss predicts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Weight loss is a strong predictor of mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online June 26 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Joshua F. Bake
FDA approves 1st drug for moderate and severe eczema cases

FDA approves 1st drug for moderate and severe eczema cases

by Linda A. JohnsonThis image provided by Sanofi shows a box containing two single-dose pre-filled syringes of the drug Dupixent. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved

FDA approves 1st drug for moderate and severe eczema cases

by Linda A. JohnsonThis image provided by Sanofi shows a box containing two single-dose pre-filled syringes of the drug Dupixent. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved
Higher incidence of edema with bacteriuria in C1-INH-HAE

Higher incidence of edema with bacteriuria in C1-INH-HAE

(HealthDay)—For patients with hereditary angioedema due to C1-inhibitor deficiency (C1-INH-HAE), those with bacteriuria have a higher number of edematous attacks, according to a study published online

Higher incidence of edema with bacteriuria in C1-INH-HAE

(HealthDay)—For patients with hereditary angioedema due to C1-inhibitor deficiency (C1-INH-HAE), those with bacteriuria have a higher number of edematous attacks, according to a study published online
Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so

Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so
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 (
TNF inhibitors may not modify polyarticular JIA disease process

TNF inhibitors may not modify polyarticular JIA disease process

(HealthDay)—For children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), discontinuing medications is challenging, with high relapse rates, especially after discontinuation of tumor necrosis f

TNF inhibitors may not modify polyarticular JIA disease process

(HealthDay)—For children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), discontinuing medications is challenging, with high relapse rates, especially after discontinuation of tumor necrosis f
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
Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis
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
T cells found to require rest and maintenance

T cells found to require rest and maintenance

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainT cells, biology textbooks teach us, are the soldiers of the immune system, constantly on the ready to respond to a variety of threats, f

T cells found to require rest and maintenance

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainT cells, biology textbooks teach us, are the soldiers of the immune system, constantly on the ready to respond to a variety of threats, f
Detecting arthritis with light

Detecting arthritis with light

by Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA finger scanner allows doctors to detect arthritis in its early stages. Credit: Fraunhofer IBMT/Bernd MüllerJoint inflammation (arthritis) is a common problem in medica

Detecting arthritis with light

by Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA finger scanner allows doctors to detect arthritis in its early stages. Credit: Fraunhofer IBMT/Bernd MüllerJoint inflammation (arthritis) is a common problem in medica
Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeZika virus particles (red) shown in African green monkey kidney cells. Credit: NIAIDAn unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika

Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeZika virus particles (red) shown in African green monkey kidney cells. Credit: NIAIDAn unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika