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Study finds cycling JAK inhibitors to be an effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

Study finds cycling JAK inhibitors to be an effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that peo

Study finds cycling JAK inhibitors to be an effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that peo
Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

by American College of RheumatologyCase-Crossover Study Design: In this case-crossover study, case periods were the 6-months prior to a hospitalization for SLE flare. Control periods were 6-month

Study links lower hydroxychloroquine dose to more hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus flares

by American College of RheumatologyCase-Crossover Study Design: In this case-crossover study, case periods were the 6-months prior to a hospitalization for SLE flare. Control periods were 6-month
Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn the presence of adalimumab, TNF on the surface of a monocyte interacts with receptor molecules on the surface of two regulatory T cells, thereby promoting their

Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn the presence of adalimumab, TNF on the surface of a monocyte interacts with receptor molecules on the surface of two regulatory T cells, thereby promoting their
Urine of COVID-19 patients could predict who will develop severe disease

Urine of COVID-19 patients could predict who will develop severe disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUrine analysis of COVID-19 patients revealed elevated levels of specific biomarkers of the immune system compared to those who w

Urine of COVID-19 patients could predict who will develop severe disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUrine analysis of COVID-19 patients revealed elevated levels of specific biomarkers of the immune system compared to those who w
Mortality rate up for Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis

Mortality rate up for Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Korean patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased mortality rates compared with the general population, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in theInternational

Mortality rate up for Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Korean patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased mortality rates compared with the general population, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in theInternational
Promising target for CAR T cells helps cancer trick the immune system

Promising target for CAR T cells helps cancer trick the immune system

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101297Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospi

Promising target for CAR T cells helps cancer trick the immune system

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101297Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospi
How a pregnant woman who smokes can be hurting her future grandchildren

How a pregnant woman who smokes can be hurting her future grandchildren

by Ileana Varela,Florida International UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe dangers of smoking are common knowledge. Smoking during pregnancy, even second-hand smoke, can hurt both the mother

How a pregnant woman who smokes can be hurting her future grandchildren

by Ileana Varela,Florida International UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe dangers of smoking are common knowledge. Smoking during pregnancy, even second-hand smoke, can hurt both the mother
How mutation of the APC gene disrupts lymphocyte migration in colon cancer

How mutation of the APC gene disrupts lymphocyte migration in colon cancer

by Pasteur InstituteMigrating human T lymphocytes revealing a broad protrusion at the leading edge and long adhesive protrusions at the rear. Image obtained by confocal fluorescence microscopy: f

How mutation of the APC gene disrupts lymphocyte migration in colon cancer

by Pasteur InstituteMigrating human T lymphocytes revealing a broad protrusion at the leading edge and long adhesive protrusions at the rear. Image obtained by confocal fluorescence microscopy: f
Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic healt

Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic healt
New study reveals how to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease

New study reveals how to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease

by University of California, IrvineResults from new study, led by Michael Demetriou, MD, PhD, may pave the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adult

New study reveals how to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease

by University of California, IrvineResults from new study, led by Michael Demetriou, MD, PhD, may pave the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adult
C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease

C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Autoimmunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2023.102998The biological function of the C-reactive prot

C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Autoimmunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2023.102998The biological function of the C-reactive prot
Better than a pill: Team to develop new arthritis treatment via silk

Better than a pill: Team to develop new arthritis treatment via silk

by Erika Ebsworth-Goold,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis will use silk micro-particles, like the ones pictured h

Better than a pill: Team to develop new arthritis treatment via silk

by Erika Ebsworth-Goold,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis will use silk micro-particles, like the ones pictured h