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New research may provide effective nonsurgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis

New research may provide effective nonsurgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis

by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc©2014, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new nonsurgical approach to treating chronic pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis has demonstrated significant

New research may provide effective nonsurgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis

by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc©2014, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new nonsurgical approach to treating chronic pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis has demonstrated significant
Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce bacterial lung infections associated with COPD

Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce bacterial lung infections associated with COPD

by Suzanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCompounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids – like those found in salmon – might be the key to helping the body combat lung infections, acco

Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce bacterial lung infections associated with COPD

by Suzanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCompounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids – like those found in salmon – might be the key to helping the body combat lung infections, acco
High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis
Could painkillers be hiding serious arthritis condition from doctors?

Could painkillers be hiding serious arthritis condition from doctors?

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenCould anti-inflammatory drugs be masking serious arthritis condition, University of Aberdeen to explore. Credit: University of AberdeenThousands of patients

Could painkillers be hiding serious arthritis condition from doctors?

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenCould anti-inflammatory drugs be masking serious arthritis condition, University of Aberdeen to explore. Credit: University of AberdeenThousands of patients
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
Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is
Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U
Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Those who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop the painful disease, analysis showed.(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study s

Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Those who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop the painful disease, analysis showed.(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study s
T-cells: The superheroes in the battle against omicron

T-cells: The superheroes in the battle against omicron

by Luke O'neill,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOmicron is spreading rapidly throughout the world, with experts claiming that 40% of the global population will be infected within t

T-cells: The superheroes in the battle against omicron

by Luke O'neill,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOmicron is spreading rapidly throughout the world, with experts claiming that 40% of the global population will be infected within t
Early-life exposure to famine linked to increased odds of RA

Early-life exposure to famine linked to increased odds of RA

(HealthDay)—Individuals exposed to famine in utero or in early childhood have an increased likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adulthood, according to a study published in the April

Early-life exposure to famine linked to increased odds of RA

(HealthDay)—Individuals exposed to famine in utero or in early childhood have an increased likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adulthood, according to a study published in the April
Investigators discover unique immune cells in patients with checkpoint inhibitor-induced arthritis

Investigators discover unique immune cells in patients with checkpoint inhibitor-induced arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince doctors began treating cancer patients with immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors nearly a decade ago, they have observed

Investigators discover unique immune cells in patients with checkpoint inhibitor-induced arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince doctors began treating cancer patients with immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors nearly a decade ago, they have observed
COVID infection may boost antibodies for up to 20 months

COVID infection may boost antibodies for up to 20 months

If you've already had COVID-19, your natural antibodies may last as long as 20 months, a new study suggests.While this is reassuring, experts are quick to caution that the new findings don't n

COVID infection may boost antibodies for up to 20 months

If you've already had COVID-19, your natural antibodies may last as long as 20 months, a new study suggests.While this is reassuring, experts are quick to caution that the new findings don't n