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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
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
Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

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

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
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
Dupilumab cuts exacerbations in late-onset asthma

Dupilumab cuts exacerbations in late-onset asthma

(HealthDay)—Dupilumab is associated with significantly reduced severe exacerbation rates in patients with late-onset asthma with or without fixed airway obstruction, according to a study presented at

Dupilumab cuts exacerbations in late-onset asthma

(HealthDay)—Dupilumab is associated with significantly reduced severe exacerbation rates in patients with late-onset asthma with or without fixed airway obstruction, according to a study presented at
Chromosomal loop signatures could identify poor drug response in arthritis

Chromosomal loop signatures could identify poor drug response in arthritis

by University of GlasgowCredit: University of GlasgowChromosomal loop signatures found in blood samples obtained in early rheumatoid arthritis could identify patients that will not respond adequa

Chromosomal loop signatures could identify poor drug response in arthritis

by University of GlasgowCredit: University of GlasgowChromosomal loop signatures found in blood samples obtained in early rheumatoid arthritis could identify patients that will not respond adequa
Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

by University of AberdeenPrimary outcomes across follow-up points. Error bars show SD. CFS=Chalder Fatigue Scale. FSS=Fatigue Severity Scale. PEP=personalized exercise programs. CBA=cognitive beh

Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

by University of AberdeenPrimary outcomes across follow-up points. Error bars show SD. CFS=Chalder Fatigue Scale. FSS=Fatigue Severity Scale. PEP=personalized exercise programs. CBA=cognitive beh
Researchers discover skin biomarkers in infants that predict early development of food allergies

Researchers discover skin biomarkers in infants that predict early development of food allergies

by National Jewish HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.02.014Food allergies occur often in childhood and can be

Researchers discover skin biomarkers in infants that predict early development of food allergies

by National Jewish HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.02.014Food allergies occur often in childhood and can be
m6A mRNA modification potentiates Th17 functions to inflame autoimmunity

m6A mRNA modification potentiates Th17 functions to inflame autoimmunity

by Science China PressLoss of METTL3 in Th17 cells facilitated SOCS family RNA stability, inhibited IL-6/STAT3 mediated IL-17A and CCR5 expression, which in turn impeding Th17 cells differentiati

m6A mRNA modification potentiates Th17 functions to inflame autoimmunity

by Science China PressLoss of METTL3 in Th17 cells facilitated SOCS family RNA stability, inhibited IL-6/STAT3 mediated IL-17A and CCR5 expression, which in turn impeding Th17 cells differentiati
New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London provides potential novel biomarkers for predicting patient responsive

New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London provides potential novel biomarkers for predicting patient responsive
COVID infection may boost antibodies for up to 20 months

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

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