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Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f
CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already
Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O
Pain in the back: Preventing and treating spinal arthritis

Pain in the back: Preventing and treating spinal arthritis

by Dan Lea,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMany types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue t

Pain in the back: Preventing and treating spinal arthritis

by Dan Lea,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMany types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue t
ATP from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to spreading inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

ATP from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to spreading inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammation signal (IL-6 amplifier) in the affected joint (L) causes the secretion of ATP that transmits a signal through the spinal cord (DRG, L5), which in turn trigg

ATP from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to spreading inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammation signal (IL-6 amplifier) in the affected joint (L) causes the secretion of ATP that transmits a signal through the spinal cord (DRG, L5), which in turn trigg
Study finds immunotherapy combination before surgery improves outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer

Study finds immunotherapy combination before surgery improves outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA pilot study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Compreh

Study finds immunotherapy combination before surgery improves outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA pilot study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Compreh
COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness

COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness

by Matthew Woodruff,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAround the world, immunologists who retooled their labs to join the fight against SARS-CoV-2 are furiously trying to explain

COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness

by Matthew Woodruff,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAround the world, immunologists who retooled their labs to join the fight against SARS-CoV-2 are furiously trying to explain
Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen
Researchers find genetic association for interstitial lung disease

Researchers find genetic association for interstitial lung disease

by University of TsukubaMUC5B risk allele carrier frequency in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) with and without interstitial lung disease (ILD) as well as in healthy controls in the Japanese pop

Researchers find genetic association for interstitial lung disease

by University of TsukubaMUC5B risk allele carrier frequency in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) with and without interstitial lung disease (ILD) as well as in healthy controls in the Japanese pop
Women who are 'larks' have a lower risk of developing breast cancer

Women who are 'larks' have a lower risk of developing breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by To

Women who are 'larks' have a lower risk of developing breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by To
An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m
Passive smoking linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Passive smoking linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Passive smoking during childhood and/or adulthood is associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Yann Nguyen, M.D., M.P.H., fr

Passive smoking linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Passive smoking during childhood and/or adulthood is associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study recently published inRMD Open.Yann Nguyen, M.D., M.P.H., fr