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Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

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

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
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
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
How one patient's rare mutation helped solve a mycobacterial mystery

How one patient's rare mutation helped solve a mycobacterial mystery

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.10.046Just because you are exposed to a pathogen does not mean you will become

How one patient's rare mutation helped solve a mycobacterial mystery

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.10.046Just because you are exposed to a pathogen does not mean you will become
Serum biomarkers can differentiate psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

Serum biomarkers can differentiate psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A serum protein biomarker panel can differentiate patients with early inflammatory arthritis with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) from those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study

Serum biomarkers can differentiate psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A serum protein biomarker panel can differentiate patients with early inflammatory arthritis with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) from those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study
Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

(HealthDay)—In women with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), early age at menopause is associated with seropositivity, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care & Resear

Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

(HealthDay)—In women with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), early age at menopause is associated with seropositivity, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care & Resear
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
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
OCTAVE study reveals vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

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

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
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
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
Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions vulnerable to long term opioid use

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions vulnerable to long term opioid use

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumato

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions vulnerable to long term opioid use

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumato