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

Updated on: March 28,2024 10

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

Updated on:March 28,2024 10

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

Updated on: August 08,2024 0

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

Updated on:August 08,2024 0

Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, reveals that people of color with rheumatic

Updated on: May 29,2024 5

Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, reveals that people of color with rheumatic

Updated on:May 29,2024 5

Study upends understanding about joint injuries

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can lead to severe osteoarthritis in both animal and human patients. Now, a new interdisciplinary s

Updated on: March 28,2024 20

Study upends understanding about joint injuries

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can lead to severe osteoarthritis in both animal and human patients. Now, a new interdisciplinary s

Updated on:March 28,2024 20

Socioeconomic factors linked to persistently active rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineSocioeconomic factors and deprivation are associated with persistently active rheumatoid arthritis (pactiveRA), according to a study published online July 14 inRMD Open.Maryam Ad

Updated on: July 23,2024 0

Socioeconomic factors linked to persistently active rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineSocioeconomic factors and deprivation are associated with persistently active rheumatoid arthritis (pactiveRA), according to a study published online July 14 inRMD Open.Maryam Ad

Updated on:July 23,2024 0

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate

Updated on: March 24,2024 12

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate

Updated on:March 24,2024 12

An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityCredit: Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityLeukemias are debilitating cancers of the hematopoietic or blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. Now, researchers at

Updated on: May 05,2024 18

An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityCredit: Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityLeukemias are debilitating cancers of the hematopoietic or blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. Now, researchers at

Updated on:May 05,2024 18

Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale astronauts could avoid knee injuries during space flight—and better tests, prevention and treatments could be d

Updated on: March 28,2024 15

Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale astronauts could avoid knee injuries during space flight—and better tests, prevention and treatments could be d

Updated on:March 28,2024 15

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti

Updated on: June 17,2024 3

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti

Updated on:June 17,2024 3

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

Updated on: April 16,2024 19

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

Updated on:April 16,2024 19

Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide.There is no cure, onlypai

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide.There is no cure, onlypai

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis

by FAPESPArthritic mouse paw treated with TPPU (left) and untreated paw of another arthritic mouse. The substance decreased the area affected, reduced local swelling, and assuaged the pain associ

Updated on: March 24,2024 18

Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis

by FAPESPArthritic mouse paw treated with TPPU (left) and untreated paw of another arthritic mouse. The substance decreased the area affected, reduced local swelling, and assuaged the pain associ

Updated on:March 24,2024 18