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Immunology & Rheumatology
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The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe elderly suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less from vaccination than the general population. Scientists have long

The 'greying' of T cells: Scientists pinpoint metabolic pathway behind age-related immunity loss

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe elderly suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less from vaccination than the general population. Scientists have long
Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, reveals that people of color with rheumatic

Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, reveals that people of color with rheumatic
Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide.There is no cure, onlypai

Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide.There is no cure, onlypai
Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Those who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop the painful disease, analysis showed.(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study s

Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Those who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop the painful disease, analysis showed.(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study s
High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis
COVID-19 virus helps block host immunity

COVID-19 virus helps block host immunity

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHSARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, bloc

COVID-19 virus helps block host immunity

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHSARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, bloc
Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t

Immune receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1: The mechanism by which group A Streptococcus (GAS) evades the immune system. The immune receptor Mincle recognizes MGDG, an immunoactivating lipid present on GAS, and t
Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re
Mast cell levels may explain sex differences in osteoarthritis pain

Mast cell levels may explain sex differences in osteoarthritis pain

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have signific

Mast cell levels may explain sex differences in osteoarthritis pain

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have signific
Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce bacterial lung infections associated with COPD

Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce bacterial lung infections associated with COPD

by Suzanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCompounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids – like those found in salmon – might be the key to helping the body combat lung infections, acco

Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce bacterial lung infections associated with COPD

by Suzanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCompounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids – like those found in salmon – might be the key to helping the body combat lung infections, acco
Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis
Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a studypublishedonline July 16 inJAMA Network Open.Junhui Wu, Ph.

Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a studypublishedonline July 16 inJAMA Network Open.Junhui Wu, Ph.