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

Updated on: May 29,2024

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

Updated on:May 29,2024

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

Updated on: April 20,2024

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

Updated on:April 20,2024

Scientists create first mouse model with complete, functional human immune system

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLeft, malar rash in a (huNSGW41-derived) Lupus THX mouse (three weeks after pristane injection). Middle, serum antinuclear IgGs (scale b

Updated on: July 09,2024

Scientists create first mouse model with complete, functional human immune system

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLeft, malar rash in a (huNSGW41-derived) Lupus THX mouse (three weeks after pristane injection). Middle, serum antinuclear IgGs (scale b

Updated on:July 09,2024

A stealthy way to combat tumors

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have identified a specialized subset of dendritic cells that help stimulate T cells to attack tumors. In this image, the blue

Updated on: May 07,2024

A stealthy way to combat tumors

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have identified a specialized subset of dendritic cells that help stimulate T cells to attack tumors. In this image, the blue

Updated on:May 07,2024

Researchers pursuing arthritis protein

by University of CopenhagenThe healthy blood cells stem from the blood bank at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, and more than 50 donors have been examined with the same result. Credit: Blood cells,

Updated on: March 24,2024

Researchers pursuing arthritis protein

by University of CopenhagenThe healthy blood cells stem from the blood bank at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, and more than 50 donors have been examined with the same result. Credit: Blood cells,

Updated on:March 24,2024

Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Those who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop the painful disease, analysis showed.(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study s

Updated on: March 24,2024

Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Those who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop the painful disease, analysis showed.(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study s

Updated on:March 24,2024

OX40-positive follicular helper T cells control rheumatoid arthritis

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis is a progressive autoimmune disease most frequently characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints. Increased numbe

Updated on: June 17,2024

OX40-positive follicular helper T cells control rheumatoid arthritis

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis is a progressive autoimmune disease most frequently characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints. Increased numbe

Updated on:June 17,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to heavy economic and human burdens

by Lori SolomonRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with higher health care expenditures and suboptimal quality of life in U.S. adults, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 6 in&nbs

Updated on: October 09,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to heavy economic and human burdens

by Lori SolomonRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with higher health care expenditures and suboptimal quality of life in U.S. adults, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 6 in&nbs

Updated on:October 09,2024

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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

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

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

Updated on: May 05,2024

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

Updated on:May 05,2024

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

Updated on: May 07,2024

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

Updated on:May 07,2024