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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t

Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t
New approaches to live-track the production of different types of blood cells in mice

New approaches to live-track the production of different types of blood cells in mice

FEBRUARY 19, 2024byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Dr. Iwo Kucinski, University of CambridgeScientists have found a way to monitor in real time how bone marrow stem cells produce the differe

New approaches to live-track the production of different types of blood cells in mice

FEBRUARY 19, 2024byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Dr. Iwo Kucinski, University of CambridgeScientists have found a way to monitor in real time how bone marrow stem cells produce the differe
Immune cells on standby are constantly stimulated by healthy tissue, new study finds

Immune cells on standby are constantly stimulated by healthy tissue, new study finds

by CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of SciencesBiomedical sequencing of RNA at CeMM. Credit: Klaus Pichler / CEMMWhen pathogens invade the body, the immune system mu

Immune cells on standby are constantly stimulated by healthy tissue, new study finds

by CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of SciencesBiomedical sequencing of RNA at CeMM. Credit: Klaus Pichler / CEMMWhen pathogens invade the body, the immune system mu
Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

(HealthDay)—Is arthritis pain getting in the way of your fitness plans? That need not be the case.In fact,physical activitycan be vital to your continued mobility.Osteoarthritis is a

Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

(HealthDay)—Is arthritis pain getting in the way of your fitness plans? That need not be the case.In fact,physical activitycan be vital to your continued mobility.Osteoarthritis is a
Groundbreaking study reveals clues to predict mortality in rare VEXAS syndrome

Groundbreaking study reveals clues to predict mortality in rare VEXAS syndrome

by American College of RheumatologyHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirate. Credit: Bobjgalindo/Wikiped

Groundbreaking study reveals clues to predict mortality in rare VEXAS syndrome

by American College of RheumatologyHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirate. Credit: Bobjgalindo/Wikiped
Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

by Cactus CommunicationsSLE involves abnormal activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses, leading to systemic immune dysregulation and renal impairment. The complement system's dysfun

Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

by Cactus CommunicationsSLE involves abnormal activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses, leading to systemic immune dysregulation and renal impairment. The complement system's dysfun
Arthritis & the COVID vaccine: What you need to know

Arthritis & the COVID vaccine: What you need to know

(HealthDay)—Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots.Research is limited, but evidence sugg

Arthritis & the COVID vaccine: What you need to know

(HealthDay)—Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots.Research is limited, but evidence sugg
CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the
What are the major types of arthritis?

What are the major types of arthritis?

by Sue BenzulyArthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain.It is the leading cause of disability and most common in

What are the major types of arthritis?

by Sue BenzulyArthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain.It is the leading cause of disability and most common in
New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an
21.2 percent of US adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021

21.2 percent of US adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021

by Elana GotkineAn estimated 21.2 percent of U.S. adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021, with most cases among adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in the Oct. 13

21.2 percent of US adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021

by Elana GotkineAn estimated 21.2 percent of U.S. adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021, with most cases among adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in the Oct. 13
COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t