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COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t
Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of South Australia researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a painful

Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of South Australia researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a painful
How do I know if I need a cortisone shot?

How do I know if I need a cortisone shot?

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you're an athlete prone to overuse injuries or if you have a chronic condition like arthritis, chances are you've

How do I know if I need a cortisone shot?

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you're an athlete prone to overuse injuries or if you have a chronic condition like arthritis, chances are you've
Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

by Vanderbilt UniversityThe lone star tick is widespread in the United States and is most common in wooded areas. Credit: CDC Public Image LibraryAlpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to a

Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

by Vanderbilt UniversityThe lone star tick is widespread in the United States and is most common in wooded areas. Credit: CDC Public Image LibraryAlpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to a
Disturbed gut virome with potent interferonogenic property in systemic lupus erythematosus

Disturbed gut virome with potent interferonogenic property in systemic lupus erythematosus

by Science China PressThe taxonomic profile and the interferon-α-stimulatory capacity of gut virus-like particles in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Credit: Science China PressSystemi

Disturbed gut virome with potent interferonogenic property in systemic lupus erythematosus

by Science China PressThe taxonomic profile and the interferon-α-stimulatory capacity of gut virus-like particles in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Credit: Science China PressSystemi
Exercise is medicine for cancer and every dose counts, even in late stages of the disease: Study

Exercise is medicine for cancer and every dose counts, even in late stages of the disease: Study

by Edith Cowan UniversityA single bout of exercise has been found to produce anti-cancer proteins called myokines which can significantly inhibit tumour growth even in advanced stages of the dise

Exercise is medicine for cancer and every dose counts, even in late stages of the disease: Study

by Edith Cowan UniversityA single bout of exercise has been found to produce anti-cancer proteins called myokines which can significantly inhibit tumour growth even in advanced stages of the dise
Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

by American College of RheumatologyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in these

Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

by American College of RheumatologyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in these
Study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication

Study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication

by University of NottinghamMethotrexate (MTX) is an anti-metabolite most commonly used in chemotherapy and immunosuppressant in auto-immune diseases. Credit: University of NottinghamA major new s

Study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication

by University of NottinghamMethotrexate (MTX) is an anti-metabolite most commonly used in chemotherapy and immunosuppressant in auto-immune diseases. Credit: University of NottinghamA major new s
The double face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases

The double face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases

by Osaka UniversityThe RNA-degrading enzyme enhances the function of immune complexes formed by autoantibodies against Ro/SSA and La/SSB antigens. Credit: Ryota Naito et al. JCI Insight 2023Syste

The double face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases

by Osaka UniversityThe RNA-degrading enzyme enhances the function of immune complexes formed by autoantibodies against Ro/SSA and La/SSB antigens. Credit: Ryota Naito et al. JCI Insight 2023Syste
Study examines the course of back pain over time

Study examines the course of back pain over time

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBack pain is among the most frequently reported health problems in the world. New research published inArthritis Care & Research, an official journal of

Study examines the course of back pain over time

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBack pain is among the most frequently reported health problems in the world. New research published inArthritis Care & Research, an official journal of
Psoriasis not caused by spontaneous mutations in skin cells, finds study

Psoriasis not caused by spontaneous mutations in skin cells, finds study

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayPsoriasis—a chronic skin condition—is not caused or spread by spontaneous genetic mutations in the skin, new research suggests.Th

Psoriasis not caused by spontaneous mutations in skin cells, finds study

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayPsoriasis—a chronic skin condition—is not caused or spread by spontaneous genetic mutations in the skin, new research suggests.Th