Study finds combination therapy does little to slow spine damage in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyCumulative probability plot of mSASSS progression over 108 weeks of treatment. Credit: COmparison of the Effect of Treatment with NSAIDs Added to Anti-TNF Thera

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds combination therapy does little to slow spine damage in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyCumulative probability plot of mSASSS progression over 108 weeks of treatment. Credit: COmparison of the Effect of Treatment with NSAIDs Added to Anti-TNF Thera

Updated on:May 13,2024

7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020

by Elana GotkineThe global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 inThe Lancet Rheumatology.Jaim

Updated on: May 29,2024

7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020

by Elana GotkineThe global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 inThe Lancet Rheumatology.Jaim

Updated on:May 29,2024

Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFor asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a studypubli

Updated on: December 09,2024

Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkineFor asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a studypubli

Updated on:December 09,2024

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

Updated on: April 08,2024

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

Updated on:April 08,2024

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

Updated on: April 15,2024

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

Updated on:April 15,2024

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already

Updated on: April 09,2024

CAR T-cell immunotherapy rids woman of tough-to-treat lupus

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—In a first, researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.The treatment—called CAR T-cell therapy—is already

Updated on:April 09,2024

Holding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days or more may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyAnti-spike antibody response following two dose SARS-CoV_2 vaccine dose in RMD, stratified by peri-vaccination mycophenolate hold duration. Credit: Increased Du

Updated on: May 13,2024

Holding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days or more may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

by American College of RheumatologyAnti-spike antibody response following two dose SARS-CoV_2 vaccine dose in RMD, stratified by peri-vaccination mycophenolate hold duration. Credit: Increased Du

Updated on:May 13,2024

A novel painless and reliable allergy test

byUniversity of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not al

Updated on: March 05,2024

A novel painless and reliable allergy test

byUniversity of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not al

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: May 13,2024

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

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

Updated on: June 15,2024

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

Updated on:June 15,2024

117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

by Elana GotkineIn 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according toresearch

Updated on: March 20,2024

117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

by Elana GotkineIn 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according toresearch

Updated on:March 20,2024

A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Trinity are providing fresh insights into joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition cu

Updated on: June 11,2024

A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Trinity are providing fresh insights into joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition cu

Updated on:June 11,2024