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An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA form of cell communication called hedgehog signaling is vital for embryonic development in mammals. Bu

An existing drug may change tumor-associated macrophages back to cancer fighters

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA form of cell communication called hedgehog signaling is vital for embryonic development in mammals. Bu
COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease share same immune response

COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease share same immune response

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego researchers summarize the similarities and differences between COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease, three conditions unified by the same immun

COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease share same immune response

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego researchers summarize the similarities and differences between COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease, three conditions unified by the same immun
Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re
Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have elevated insulin resistance (IR), but this is not associated with increased atherosclerosis risk, according to a study published online Dec. 10

Increased insulin resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have elevated insulin resistance (IR), but this is not associated with increased atherosclerosis risk, according to a study published online Dec. 10
Enhanced stability of tristetraprolin found to promote bone health and reduce frailty

Enhanced stability of tristetraprolin found to promote bone health and reduce frailty

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study used a novel transgenic mouse model (TTP knock-in—TTPKI) that has a moderate elevation

Enhanced stability of tristetraprolin found to promote bone health and reduce frailty

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study used a novel transgenic mouse model (TTP knock-in—TTPKI) that has a moderate elevation
T-cell molecule could be the key to more effective virus and cancer treatments

T-cell molecule could be the key to more effective virus and cancer treatments

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResearchers at Cardiff Univer

T-cell molecule could be the key to more effective virus and cancer treatments

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResearchers at Cardiff Univer
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
Primary care provider training program improves rheumatoid arthritis care in Navajo Nation

Primary care provider training program improves rheumatoid arthritis care in Navajo Nation

by American College of RheumatologyMean (SD) pre-training, mean (SD) post-training, and marginal (95% CI) change in performance on RA knowledge test [N=9]. Credit: The Rheumatology Access Expansi

Primary care provider training program improves rheumatoid arthritis care in Navajo Nation

by American College of RheumatologyMean (SD) pre-training, mean (SD) post-training, and marginal (95% CI) change in performance on RA knowledge test [N=9]. Credit: The Rheumatology Access Expansi
Proportion of adults diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in England has increased by more than 40%

Proportion of adults diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in England has increased by more than 40%

by Keele UniversityPercentage of patients with at least 1 Read/SNOMED code for RA who meet the diagnosis algorithm. Panel A = percentage of patients ever receiving an RA Read/SNOMED code that mee

Proportion of adults diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in England has increased by more than 40%

by Keele UniversityPercentage of patients with at least 1 Read/SNOMED code for RA who meet the diagnosis algorithm. Panel A = percentage of patients ever receiving an RA Read/SNOMED code that mee
A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of
Antibodies linked to heart attacks

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim
Guidance for coronary patients with ASA/NSAID sensitivity

Guidance for coronary patients with ASA/NSAID sensitivity

(HealthDay)—In patients with stable chronic ischemic heart disease (CIHD) and histories of nonsevere hypersensitivity reactions to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAI

Guidance for coronary patients with ASA/NSAID sensitivity

(HealthDay)—In patients with stable chronic ischemic heart disease (CIHD) and histories of nonsevere hypersensitivity reactions to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAI