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OX40-positive follicular helper T cells control rheumatoid arthritis

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

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
What's behind the new advice to stop taking glucosamine for arthritis?

What's behind the new advice to stop taking glucosamine for arthritis?

by Nial Wheate and Joanna Harnett,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe Australian Rheumatology Associationthis week warnedpeople not to take the supplement glucosamine for t

What's behind the new advice to stop taking glucosamine for arthritis?

by Nial Wheate and Joanna Harnett,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe Australian Rheumatology Associationthis week warnedpeople not to take the supplement glucosamine for t
Scientists identify reversible molecular defect underlying rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists identify reversible molecular defect underlying rheumatoid arthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of human T lymphocyte or T cell. Credit: NIAID/NIHIn rheumatoid arthritis, immune cells called helper T cells beha

Scientists identify reversible molecular defect underlying rheumatoid arthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of human T lymphocyte or T cell. Credit: NIAID/NIHIn rheumatoid arthritis, immune cells called helper T cells beha
Research suggests early life antibiotic increases asthma risk, providing clues to potential prevention of adult asthma

Research suggests early life antibiotic increases asthma risk, providing clues to potential prevention of adult asthma

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University. Importantly, t

Research suggests early life antibiotic increases asthma risk, providing clues to potential prevention of adult asthma

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University. Importantly, t
Pain and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis tied to sitting and standing time

Pain and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis tied to sitting and standing time

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain and fatigue may both cause and be caused by more sitting time and less standing time, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheu

Pain and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis tied to sitting and standing time

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain and fatigue may both cause and be caused by more sitting time and less standing time, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheu
New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

byKarolinska InstitutetJohan Sandberg. Credit: Karolinska InstitutetA new study from Karolinska Institutet has mapped how MAIT cells, which play an important role in the body's defense again

New study reveals specialization of immune cells in different tissues

byKarolinska InstitutetJohan Sandberg. Credit: Karolinska InstitutetA new study from Karolinska Institutet has mapped how MAIT cells, which play an important role in the body's defense again
Study finds holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine may be as effective as a two-week hold

Study finds holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine may be as effective as a two-week hold

by American College of RheumatologyStudy design and vaccine response at 4 and 16 weeks. (A) Study design. (B) The percentage of patients achieving a satisfactory vaccine response, defined as ≥4-f

Study finds holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine may be as effective as a two-week hold

by American College of RheumatologyStudy design and vaccine response at 4 and 16 weeks. (A) Study design. (B) The percentage of patients achieving a satisfactory vaccine response, defined as ≥4-f
Patented technology uses curcumin for potent inhibitory effects on the development of food allergy

Patented technology uses curcumin for potent inhibitory effects on the development of food allergy

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutClinton Mathias in his UConn lab. Credit: Jason Sheldon / UConnClinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agric

Patented technology uses curcumin for potent inhibitory effects on the development of food allergy

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutClinton Mathias in his UConn lab. Credit: Jason Sheldon / UConnClinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agric
BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLCby International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domai

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC

BAY 2927088 demonstrates 'rapid, substantial and durable responses' in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLCby International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domai
Machine learning helps identify rheumatoid arthritis subtypes

Machine learning helps identify rheumatoid arthritis subtypes

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA machine learning model can predict lymphocyte cells with high accuracy, shown in the blue and green overlays in the middle panel, on H&E histology slides. Th

Machine learning helps identify rheumatoid arthritis subtypes

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA machine learning model can predict lymphocyte cells with high accuracy, shown in the blue and green overlays in the middle panel, on H&E histology slides. Th
Rheumatoid arthritis tied to heavy economic and human burdens

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

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

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

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