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Arthritis sufferers excluded from everyday life

Arthritis sufferers excluded from everyday life

by Fran Strachan,University of New South WalesCredit: ThinkstockArthritis is the second leading cause of disability in Australia with many sufferers so severely disabled they cannot engage in ba

Arthritis sufferers excluded from everyday life

by Fran Strachan,University of New South WalesCredit: ThinkstockArthritis is the second leading cause of disability in Australia with many sufferers so severely disabled they cannot engage in ba
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
Study finds antibody-associated vasculitis characteristics and treatments vary across lifespan

Study finds antibody-associated vasculitis characteristics and treatments vary across lifespan

by American College of RheumatologyMedications ever received by patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis stratified by age at diagnosis. Credit: The Association

Study finds antibody-associated vasculitis characteristics and treatments vary across lifespan

by American College of RheumatologyMedications ever received by patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis stratified by age at diagnosis. Credit: The Association
Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainQUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused

Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainQUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused
How a COVID-19 infection spurs antibodies against common colds

How a COVID-19 infection spurs antibodies against common colds

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers analyzed the structures of antibodies (colored) from healthy donors as the molecules bound to the spike protein from common coronaviruses like OC43 (s

How a COVID-19 infection spurs antibodies against common colds

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers analyzed the structures of antibodies (colored) from healthy donors as the molecules bound to the spike protein from common coronaviruses like OC43 (s
Research unveils metabolic strategies to enhance CAR-T cell therapy

Research unveils metabolic strategies to enhance CAR-T cell therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsChimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy effectively treats hematological tumors but struggles due to metabolic challenges in the tumor microenvironment. Tumor cells di

Research unveils metabolic strategies to enhance CAR-T cell therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsChimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy effectively treats hematological tumors but struggles due to metabolic challenges in the tumor microenvironment. Tumor cells di
One step closer to tailored treatment of severe rheumatic diseases

One step closer to tailored treatment of severe rheumatic diseases

by Aarhus UniversityThe study leads us to hope that the immunological cells and inflammatory signalling molecules in the joint of each individual patient will be able to predict the most effectiv

One step closer to tailored treatment of severe rheumatic diseases

by Aarhus UniversityThe study leads us to hope that the immunological cells and inflammatory signalling molecules in the joint of each individual patient will be able to predict the most effectiv
VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLife is an exquisite orchestration of growth and change, with checks and balances that fine-tune complex entwined interactions, both intrinsic and

VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLife is an exquisite orchestration of growth and change, with checks and balances that fine-tune complex entwined interactions, both intrinsic and
Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

by WileyCloud in Nepali sky. Credit: WikipediaAustralian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pr

Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

by WileyCloud in Nepali sky. Credit: WikipediaAustralian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pr
A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to
Warfarin use significantly increases risk of knee and hip replacement in people with OA

Warfarin use significantly increases risk of knee and hip replacement in people with OA

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that use of warfarin, a vit

Warfarin use significantly increases risk of knee and hip replacement in people with OA

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that use of warfarin, a vit
Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

(HealthDay)—Nearly one-third of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) incidence is attributed to smoking, excess body mass index, and low alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in&nbsp

Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

(HealthDay)—Nearly one-third of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) incidence is attributed to smoking, excess body mass index, and low alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in&nbsp