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Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms

Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineChildren with higher levels of omega-3s in their diet had less severe asthma. Credit: ATSA six-month study of children from Baltimore City by Johns H

Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineChildren with higher levels of omega-3s in their diet had less severe asthma. Credit: ATSA six-month study of children from Baltimore City by Johns H
Lower doses of rheumatoid arthritis drugs may work for some

Lower doses of rheumatoid arthritis drugs may work for some

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterStudy found many patients with early stage disease stayed in remission with less medication.(HealthDay)—Some people in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis may be

Lower doses of rheumatoid arthritis drugs may work for some

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterStudy found many patients with early stage disease stayed in remission with less medication.(HealthDay)—Some people in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis may be
Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A higher, weekly dose of leflunomide shows similar benefits to a daily dose for the treatment of mild-to-moderate early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA), according to a study published online Au

Weekly leflunomide effective for early rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—A higher, weekly dose of leflunomide shows similar benefits to a daily dose for the treatment of mild-to-moderate early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA), according to a study published online Au
Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

by Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInfection with the novel coronavirus (gold spheres) can cause a range of symptoms. Some people with severe cases of COVID-19 have genetic mutations in key immuni

Some severe COVID-19 cases linked to genetic mutations or antibodies that attack the body

by Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInfection with the novel coronavirus (gold spheres) can cause a range of symptoms. Some people with severe cases of COVID-19 have genetic mutations in key immuni
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19. Credit: NIAID Integrated Rese

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19. Credit: NIAID Integrated Rese
TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Chiba UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.164778Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The

TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Chiba UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.164778Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The
Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

by Zach Winn,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTo engineer cell functions, SQZ Biotech uses tiny channels on a microfluidic chip to squeeze cells so they can be penetrated by specific molecul

Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

by Zach Winn,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTo engineer cell functions, SQZ Biotech uses tiny channels on a microfluidic chip to squeeze cells so they can be penetrated by specific molecul
New study questions the efficacy of many osteoarthritis treatments

New study questions the efficacy of many osteoarthritis treatments

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecruiting osteoarthritis patients with a lot of pain to clinical studies may give incorrect results if the researcher does not account for the

New study questions the efficacy of many osteoarthritis treatments

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecruiting osteoarthritis patients with a lot of pain to clinical studies may give incorrect results if the researcher does not account for the
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
Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It

Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It
How salt can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis

How salt can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Yale have identified a high-salt environment as one of the contributing factors to the development of multiple sclerosis (

How salt can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Yale have identified a high-salt environment as one of the contributing factors to the development of multiple sclerosis (
Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli