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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
Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according
Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing

Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing
How T cells recognize infection or disease

How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta

How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta
Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonSystemic inflammation is associated with an elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online Feb. 20 inFrontiers in Immunology.Xiaoxin Liu, from Ton

Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonSystemic inflammation is associated with an elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online Feb. 20 inFrontiers in Immunology.Xiaoxin Liu, from Ton
Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

by Jan Grabowski, Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungAPE exposure induces transcriptional changes in moDC. (A) IL-12p70 content in supernatants of moDC stimulated with 100 ng/

Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

by Jan Grabowski, Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungAPE exposure induces transcriptional changes in moDC. (A) IL-12p70 content in supernatants of moDC stimulated with 100 ng/
A possible cure for allergies

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h
Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri
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 identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rhe

Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rhe
Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary
Gut bacteria can process dietary fiber into an anti-allergy weapon, finds new study

Gut bacteria can process dietary fiber into an anti-allergy weapon, finds new study

by Tokyo University of ScienceGut bacteria break down dietary fiber into short-chain fatty acids, which are known to affect our immune system. In this study, researchers investigated in detail th

Gut bacteria can process dietary fiber into an anti-allergy weapon, finds new study

by Tokyo University of ScienceGut bacteria break down dietary fiber into short-chain fatty acids, which are known to affect our immune system. In this study, researchers investigated in detail th