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Points to consider when using interferon assays

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe
An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA form of cell communication called hedgehog signaling is vital for embryonic development in mammals. Bu

An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA form of cell communication called hedgehog signaling is vital for embryonic development in mammals. Bu
Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

by Ioana Patringenaru,University of California - San DiegoResearchers use this chip to analyze the microbes present in whole blood samples. Credit: David Baillot/University of California San Die

Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

by Ioana Patringenaru,University of California - San DiegoResearchers use this chip to analyze the microbes present in whole blood samples. Credit: David Baillot/University of California San Die
Sex-specific immune response in COVID-19 linked to cellular metabolism

Sex-specific immune response in COVID-19 linked to cellular metabolism

by Rick Harrison,Yale UniversityImage of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Credit: CDCResearchers studying COVID-19 patients have found a metabo

Sex-specific immune response in COVID-19 linked to cellular metabolism

by Rick Harrison,Yale UniversityImage of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Credit: CDCResearchers studying COVID-19 patients have found a metabo
Can losing weight combat the structural defects of knee osteoarthritis?

Can losing weight combat the structural defects of knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatology, a decrease in body mass index (BMI) was associated with both a lower incidence of the structural defect

Can losing weight combat the structural defects of knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatology, a decrease in body mass index (BMI) was associated with both a lower incidence of the structural defect
Evolutionary study links subtle modifications in the morphology of the bipedal knee to osteoarthritis later in life

Evolutionary study links subtle modifications in the morphology of the bipedal knee to osteoarthritis later in life

by Harvard UniversityA visual riff on the classic illustration, "March of Progress," highlighting the evolution of knee osteoarthritis. Credit: Tasha McAbee, Department of Orthopedics a

Evolutionary study links subtle modifications in the morphology of the bipedal knee to osteoarthritis later in life

by Harvard UniversityA visual riff on the classic illustration, "March of Progress," highlighting the evolution of knee osteoarthritis. Credit: Tasha McAbee, Department of Orthopedics a
AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study pu

AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study pu
Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P
How a plant-based diet can ease rheumatoid arthritis

How a plant-based diet can ease rheumatoid arthritis

by Nancy ClantonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSwitching to a plant-based diet can alleviate the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows.Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of inflammatory polyart

How a plant-based diet can ease rheumatoid arthritis

by Nancy ClantonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSwitching to a plant-based diet can alleviate the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows.Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of inflammatory polyart
Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A higher, weekly dose of leflunomide shows similar benefits to a daily dose for the treatment of mild-to-moderate early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA), according to a study published online Au

Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A higher, weekly dose of leflunomide shows similar benefits to a daily dose for the treatment of mild-to-moderate early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA), according to a study published online Au
Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r
Study offers insight into management of patients who have interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features

Study offers insight into management of patients who have interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a disease with many possible causes and no standard of care, making it

Study offers insight into management of patients who have interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a disease with many possible causes and no standard of care, making it