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Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

(HealthDay)—Nearly one-third of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) incidence is attributed to smoking, excess body mass index, and low alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in&nbsp

Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

(HealthDay)—Nearly one-third of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) incidence is attributed to smoking, excess body mass index, and low alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in&nbsp
Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThis image depicts a tumor right after treatment with alum-bound IL12. The pink dye shows IL-12, and the yellow shows alum. Credit: Massachus

Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThis image depicts a tumor right after treatment with alum-bound IL12. The pink dye shows IL-12, and the yellow shows alum. Credit: Massachus
COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgGraphical Abstract. Credit:Immunity(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2021.06.002Both during and after infection with the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, pa

COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgGraphical Abstract. Credit:Immunity(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2021.06.002Both during and after infection with the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, pa
Team explores role of 'stimulator of interferon genes' in body's innate immune system

Team explores role of 'stimulator of interferon genes' in body's innate immune system

by Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemA graphical illustration of cholesterol- and palmitoylation-dependent STING clustering at the TGN. Credit: Institute for Glyco-core ResearchWhen p

Team explores role of 'stimulator of interferon genes' in body's innate immune system

by Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemA graphical illustration of cholesterol- and palmitoylation-dependent STING clustering at the TGN. Credit: Institute for Glyco-core ResearchWhen p
Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms
Identification of LZTR1 leads to novel insights into RAS-driven diseases

Identification of LZTR1 leads to novel insights into RAS-driven diseases

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Cancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthMutations in RAS proteins initiate many of the most aggressive tumors, and

Identification of LZTR1 leads to novel insights into RAS-driven diseases

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Cancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthMutations in RAS proteins initiate many of the most aggressive tumors, and
Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,
Aerobic exercise may cut fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis

Aerobic exercise may cut fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Aerobic land-based exercise may be helpful in treating fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a meta-analysis published in the August issue ofArthritis Care

Aerobic exercise may cut fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Aerobic land-based exercise may be helpful in treating fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a meta-analysis published in the August issue ofArthritis Care
Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA
A bacterial toxin turning cells into swiss cheese

A bacterial toxin turning cells into swiss cheese

by Kanazawa UniversityResearchers from Kanazawa University developed a novel tool to study how the innate immune system fights bacterial toxins. They purified the pore-forming toxin Monalysin fro

A bacterial toxin turning cells into swiss cheese

by Kanazawa UniversityResearchers from Kanazawa University developed a novel tool to study how the innate immune system fights bacterial toxins. They purified the pore-forming toxin Monalysin fro
Do you know a child with a peanut allergy? The FDA just approved a treatment drug

Do you know a child with a peanut allergy? The FDA just approved a treatment drug

by David J. NealCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids who live with peanut allergies, which can have consequences ranging from annoying to fatal, now have an approved form of pharmaceutical relief, the FDA an

Do you know a child with a peanut allergy? The FDA just approved a treatment drug

by David J. NealCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids who live with peanut allergies, which can have consequences ranging from annoying to fatal, now have an approved form of pharmaceutical relief, the FDA an
Anti-cancer virus fits tumor receptor like a 'key in a lock'

Anti-cancer virus fits tumor receptor like a 'key in a lock'

by Okinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyA cryo-EM map of the receptor decorated capsid in which a single protomer was replaced with the atomic model. Seneca Valley Virus capsid proteins are

Anti-cancer virus fits tumor receptor like a 'key in a lock'

by Okinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyA cryo-EM map of the receptor decorated capsid in which a single protomer was replaced with the atomic model. Seneca Valley Virus capsid proteins are