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Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients

Treatment effect of tofacitinib, adalimumab compared in RA

by Elana GotkineFor adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a modest reduction in the mean Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at three months for patients
Research shows mRNA vaccination is safe and effective, even with chronic inflammatory diseases

Research shows mRNA vaccination is safe and effective, even with chronic inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityCredit: PixabayChronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatic diseases, psoriasis or chronic inflammatory bowel diseases are autoimmune diseases in which the immune system tar

Research shows mRNA vaccination is safe and effective, even with chronic inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityCredit: PixabayChronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatic diseases, psoriasis or chronic inflammatory bowel diseases are autoimmune diseases in which the immune system tar
Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle
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
FDA approves new treatment for dust mite allergies

FDA approves new treatment for dust mite allergies

(HealthDay)—A new treatment for dust mite allergies has won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Odactra is a year-round, once-a-day tablet that's dissolved under the tongue. It&#39

FDA approves new treatment for dust mite allergies

(HealthDay)—A new treatment for dust mite allergies has won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Odactra is a year-round, once-a-day tablet that's dissolved under the tongue. It&#39
A possible new treatment for osteoarthritis joint issues

A possible new treatment for osteoarthritis joint issues

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityTreatment of osteoarthritis by miRNA introduction. Credit: Department of Systems BioMedicine , TMDUResearchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) ide

A possible new treatment for osteoarthritis joint issues

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityTreatment of osteoarthritis by miRNA introduction. Credit: Department of Systems BioMedicine , TMDUResearchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) ide
Rejuvenation of aging cells helps to cure osteoarthritis through gene therapy

Rejuvenation of aging cells helps to cure osteoarthritis through gene therapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCBX4 maintains nucleolar homeostasis, alleviates senescence and osteoarthritis. Credit: IOZAging is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a chron

Rejuvenation of aging cells helps to cure osteoarthritis through gene therapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCBX4 maintains nucleolar homeostasis, alleviates senescence and osteoarthritis. Credit: IOZAging is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a chron
How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the

How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the
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
Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis.Rheu

Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis.Rheu
Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Jean Liew et al, The Association of Early TNF Inhibitor Use with Incident Cardiovascular Events in Ankylosing Spondylitis [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumato

Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Jean Liew et al, The Association of Early TNF Inhibitor Use with Incident Cardiovascular Events in Ankylosing Spondylitis [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumato
Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations

Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMultiple generations of mice studied in the lab of Farshid Guilak at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indi

Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMultiple generations of mice studied in the lab of Farshid Guilak at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indi