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Sleep problems not a major issue in rheumatoid arthritis

Sleep problems not a major issue in rheumatoid arthritis

Sleep problems are not excessive in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Lauren Lyne, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockhol

Sleep problems not a major issue in rheumatoid arthritis

Sleep problems are not excessive in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Lauren Lyne, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockhol
The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe elderly suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less from vaccination than the general population. Scientists have long

The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe elderly suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less from vaccination than the general population. Scientists have long
Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&
Acoustic technique developed to detect knee osteoarthritis

Acoustic technique developed to detect knee osteoarthritis

by Lancaster UniversityA revolutionary medical technique using sound waves to identify osteoarthritis in the knee has been developed by researchers. The UK is leading this new field of&nbsp

Acoustic technique developed to detect knee osteoarthritis

by Lancaster UniversityA revolutionary medical technique using sound waves to identify osteoarthritis in the knee has been developed by researchers. The UK is leading this new field of&nbsp
Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

by Keele UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDelays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the COVID pandemic, could have a ne

Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

by Keele UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDelays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the COVID pandemic, could have a ne
Researchers identify new arthritis severity gene

Researchers identify new arthritis severity gene

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new gene associated with disease severity in models of rheumatoid arthritis has been identified by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicin

Researchers identify new arthritis severity gene

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new gene associated with disease severity in models of rheumatoid arthritis has been identified by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicin
A protein's surprising role offers clues to limit graft-vs.-host disease

A protein's surprising role offers clues to limit graft-vs.-host disease

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganFrom left, Hideaki Fujiwara, M.D., Ph.D.; Grace Chen, M.D., Ph.D.; and Pavan Reddy, M.D. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterA protein that

A protein's surprising role offers clues to limit graft-vs.-host disease

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganFrom left, Hideaki Fujiwara, M.D., Ph.D.; Grace Chen, M.D., Ph.D.; and Pavan Reddy, M.D. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterA protein that
Is rheumatoid arthritis two different diseases?

Is rheumatoid arthritis two different diseases?

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile disease activity improves over time for most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, long-term outcomes only improve in RA patients with aut

Is rheumatoid arthritis two different diseases?

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile disease activity improves over time for most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, long-term outcomes only improve in RA patients with aut
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
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
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
Abatacept therapy offers promising results for treating juvenile dermatomyositis

Abatacept therapy offers promising results for treating juvenile dermatomyositis

by George Washington UniversityScreening, Trial Entry and Outcome. Credit:Arthritis & Rheumatology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/art.42450Juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare but often severe a

Abatacept therapy offers promising results for treating juvenile dermatomyositis

by George Washington UniversityScreening, Trial Entry and Outcome. Credit:Arthritis & Rheumatology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/art.42450Juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare but often severe a