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Do bacteria in the mouth affect risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?

Do bacteria in the mouth affect risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvestigators found similarities in the bacterial composition of the mouth among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and those at risk of developing the dise

Do bacteria in the mouth affect risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvestigators found similarities in the bacterial composition of the mouth among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and those at risk of developing the dise
Researchers uncover key to preventing fibrosis in biomaterial implants

Researchers uncover key to preventing fibrosis in biomaterial implants

byUniversity of VirginiaHydrogel fabrication and subcutaneous implantation. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf2675A study from the University of Virginia's De

Researchers uncover key to preventing fibrosis in biomaterial implants

byUniversity of VirginiaHydrogel fabrication and subcutaneous implantation. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf2675A study from the University of Virginia's De
Detecting arthritis with light

Detecting arthritis with light

by Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA finger scanner allows doctors to detect arthritis in its early stages. Credit: Fraunhofer IBMT/Bernd MüllerJoint inflammation (arthritis) is a common problem in medica

Detecting arthritis with light

by Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA finger scanner allows doctors to detect arthritis in its early stages. Credit: Fraunhofer IBMT/Bernd MüllerJoint inflammation (arthritis) is a common problem in medica
Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s
Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA

Vitamin D shows no impact on interferon response in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) signature, according to a study published in the July issue ofA
Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

(HealthDay)—Nearly one-third of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) incidence is attributed to smoking, excess body mass index, and low alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in&nbsp

Meta-analysis quantifies lifestyle factors accounting for RA incidence

(HealthDay)—Nearly one-third of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) incidence is attributed to smoking, excess body mass index, and low alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in&nbsp
Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Short- and Long-Term Progression of Kidney Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Low-Grade Proteinuria (2022) https://acrabstracts.o

Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Short- and Long-Term Progression of Kidney Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Low-Grade Proteinuria (2022) https://acrabstracts.o
Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking

Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver the past month or two, manynorthern hemisphere countriesincluding the U.S. and the U.K. have seen a large wave of

Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver the past month or two, manynorthern hemisphere countriesincluding the U.S. and the U.K. have seen a large wave of
Acoustic technique developed to detect knee osteoarthritis

Acoustic technique developed to detect knee osteoarthritis

by Lancaster UniversityA revolutionary medical technique using sound waves to identify osteoarthritis in the knee has been developed by researchers. The UK is leading this new field of&nbsp

Acoustic technique developed to detect knee osteoarthritis

by Lancaster UniversityA revolutionary medical technique using sound waves to identify osteoarthritis in the knee has been developed by researchers. The UK is leading this new field of&nbsp
The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

by Universitaet TübingenA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDOur immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. T-cells can directly destroy viru

The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

by Universitaet TübingenA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDOur immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. T-cells can directly destroy viru
m6A mRNA modification potentiates Th17 functions to inflame autoimmunity

m6A mRNA modification potentiates Th17 functions to inflame autoimmunity

by Science China PressLoss of METTL3 in Th17 cells facilitated SOCS family RNA stability, inhibited IL-6/STAT3 mediated IL-17A and CCR5 expression, which in turn impeding Th17 cells differentiati

m6A mRNA modification potentiates Th17 functions to inflame autoimmunity

by Science China PressLoss of METTL3 in Th17 cells facilitated SOCS family RNA stability, inhibited IL-6/STAT3 mediated IL-17A and CCR5 expression, which in turn impeding Th17 cells differentiati
Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainBisphosphonates (a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases) appear

Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainBisphosphonates (a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases) appear