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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
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
A protein that controls inflammation

A protein that controls inflammation

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainA study by the research team of Prof. Geert van Loo (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) has unraveled a critical

A protein that controls inflammation

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainA study by the research team of Prof. Geert van Loo (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) has unraveled a critical
Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis
PFAS shown to reduce the activity of immune cells

PFAS shown to reduce the activity of immune cells

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139204PFAS are used in many everyday products. This is

PFAS shown to reduce the activity of immune cells

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139204PFAS are used in many everyday products. This is
HSPC-derived CAR T-cells capable of lasting engraftment

HSPC-derived CAR T-cells capable of lasting engraftment

(HealthDay)—Hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell (HSPC)-derived chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells are capable of long-term engraftment in a model of HIV/AIDS, according to a study published online

HSPC-derived CAR T-cells capable of lasting engraftment

(HealthDay)—Hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell (HSPC)-derived chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells are capable of long-term engraftment in a model of HIV/AIDS, according to a study published online
Chip identifies rhinoviruses as cause of asthma

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

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
Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeZika virus particles (red) shown in African green monkey kidney cells. Credit: NIAIDAn unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika

Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeZika virus particles (red) shown in African green monkey kidney cells. Credit: NIAIDAn unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika
Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases

Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityModel summarizing the function of PI3Kγ in antibody responses. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01890-1A medical mystery ser

Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityModel summarizing the function of PI3Kγ in antibody responses. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01890-1A medical mystery ser
Allergies may plague renters more than homeowners

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

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
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
Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force

Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force

(HealthDay)—Among adults with one or more chronic conditions, those with arthritis appear much more likely than those without arthritis to have work disability, according to research published in the

Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force

(HealthDay)—Among adults with one or more chronic conditions, those with arthritis appear much more likely than those without arthritis to have work disability, according to research published in the