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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Oral deucravacitinib benefits patients with lupus

Oral deucravacitinib benefits patients with lupus

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTyrosine kinases are enzymes that play central roles in signaling by cytokines involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including lupus. A recent phas

Oral deucravacitinib benefits patients with lupus

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTyrosine kinases are enzymes that play central roles in signaling by cytokines involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including lupus. A recent phas
Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre
Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients
Rehab or steroid shots: What's best for arthritic knees?

Rehab or steroid shots: What's best for arthritic knees?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.But in th

Rehab or steroid shots: What's best for arthritic knees?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.But in th
A novel painless and reliable allergy test

A novel painless and reliable allergy test

byUniversity of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not al

A novel painless and reliable allergy test

byUniversity of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not al
Study examines care received by patients with knee osteoarthritis

Study examines care received by patients with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that only a minority of U.S. Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis in 2005-2010 used non-surgical care such as physical therapy and

Study examines care received by patients with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that only a minority of U.S. Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis in 2005-2010 used non-surgical care such as physical therapy and
COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi
Vascular disease in COVID-19 is not caused by viral infection of blood vessels

Vascular disease in COVID-19 is not caused by viral infection of blood vessels

by University of QueenslandSARS-CoV-2 virus added to epithelial cells and infected cells shown in pink. Credit: University of QueenslandThe SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels, despite

Vascular disease in COVID-19 is not caused by viral infection of blood vessels

by University of QueenslandSARS-CoV-2 virus added to epithelial cells and infected cells shown in pink. Credit: University of QueenslandThe SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels, despite
Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis

Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis

by Jane Tadman, Arthritis Research UKA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia(Medical Xpress)—A new international study has revealed how genetics could explain why

Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis

by Jane Tadman, Arthritis Research UKA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia(Medical Xpress)—A new international study has revealed how genetics could explain why
Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of cytokine storm induced by coronavirus

Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of cytokine storm induced by coronavirus

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesSARS-CoV-2 stabilizes host mRNAs to induce cytokine storm. Credit: Xue Yuanchao's groupIn the past four years, the pathogen responsible for Coronav

Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of cytokine storm induced by coronavirus

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesSARS-CoV-2 stabilizes host mRNAs to induce cytokine storm. Credit: Xue Yuanchao's groupIn the past four years, the pathogen responsible for Coronav
Compound in green tea found to block rheumatoid arthritis

Compound in green tea found to block rheumatoid arthritis

by Washington State UniversityGreen tea. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsResearchers at Washington State University in Spokane have identified a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, infla

Compound in green tea found to block rheumatoid arthritis

by Washington State UniversityGreen tea. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsResearchers at Washington State University in Spokane have identified a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, infla
Knee pain? Genicular artery embolization can offer relief

Knee pain? Genicular artery embolization can offer relief

by Merve Ozen,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf all the joints in the body, the knees get the most wear and tear. Decades of walking, running, sitting, jumping and other

Knee pain? Genicular artery embolization can offer relief

by Merve Ozen,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf all the joints in the body, the knees get the most wear and tear. Decades of walking, running, sitting, jumping and other