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

Updated on: April 13,2024 13

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

Updated on:April 13,2024 13

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

Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a studypublishedonline July 16 inJAMA Network Open.Junhui Wu, Ph.

Updated on: July 23,2024 0

Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a studypublishedonline July 16 inJAMA Network Open.Junhui Wu, Ph.

Updated on:July 23,2024 0

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

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for adverse obstetric, birth outcomes

by Lori SolomonWomen with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their infants experience higher rates of adverse obstetric and birth outcomes, according to a study publis

Updated on: June 15,2024 8

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for adverse obstetric, birth outcomes

by Lori SolomonWomen with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their infants experience higher rates of adverse obstetric and birth outcomes, according to a study publis

Updated on:June 15,2024 8

High BMI elevates risk of several rheumatic diseases, but not equally for everyone

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumati

Updated on: June 01,2024 4

High BMI elevates risk of several rheumatic diseases, but not equally for everyone

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumati

Updated on:June 01,2024 4

Allergies may plague renters more than homeowners

Those who rent less likely to take steps to reduce indoor allergy triggers, study finds .(HealthDay) -- People with common indoor allergies who rent their home are much less likely than homeowners to

Updated on: April 08,2024 17

Allergies may plague renters more than homeowners

Those who rent less likely to take steps to reduce indoor allergy triggers, study finds .(HealthDay) -- People with common indoor allergies who rent their home are much less likely than homeowners to

Updated on:April 08,2024 17

Chip identifies rhinoviruses as cause of asthma

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Medical University of ViennaMedUni Vienna has developed a method that can be used to identify individual rhinovirus strains ("cold viruses") as a

Updated on: April 09,2024 19

Chip identifies rhinoviruses as cause of asthma

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Medical University of ViennaMedUni Vienna has developed a method that can be used to identify individual rhinovirus strains ("cold viruses") as a

Updated on:April 09,2024 19

OCTAVE study reveals vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe OCTAVE study—a multi-center, UK-wide trial, led by the University of Glasgow and co-ordinated by the University of Birmingham's Ca

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

OCTAVE study reveals vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe OCTAVE study—a multi-center, UK-wide trial, led by the University of Glasgow and co-ordinated by the University of Birmingham's Ca

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Air pollution linked to having a peanut allergy during childhood

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to higher levels of air pollution as a baby is linked to having a peanut allergy throughout childhood, accord

Updated on: November 01,2024 0

Air pollution linked to having a peanut allergy during childhood

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to higher levels of air pollution as a baby is linked to having a peanut allergy throughout childhood, accord

Updated on:November 01,2024 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

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