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Immunology & Rheumatology
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New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

by University of NottinghamIt's historically known as 'the king of diseases and the disease of kings' and was long thought to be caused by an overindulgent lifestyle, but now scientis

New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

by University of NottinghamIt's historically known as 'the king of diseases and the disease of kings' and was long thought to be caused by an overindulgent lifestyle, but now scientis
Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

by Glenda Fauntleroy,Health Behavior News ServiceFor those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—in the form of cre

Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

by Glenda Fauntleroy,Health Behavior News ServiceFor those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—in the form of cre
COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologySchematic representation summarizing the main findings. The KR mutant SARS-CoV-2 infected patients display high magnitude of immune response.

COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologySchematic representation summarizing the main findings. The KR mutant SARS-CoV-2 infected patients display high magnitude of immune response.
New points for therapeutic drug monitoring in people with rheumatic disease

New points for therapeutic drug monitoring in people with rheumatic disease

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTherapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) refers to the principle of using blood concentrations of biopharmaceuticals to

New points for therapeutic drug monitoring in people with rheumatic disease

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTherapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) refers to the principle of using blood concentrations of biopharmaceuticals to
Points to consider when using interferon assays

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe
Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported
Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa
Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr
COVID-19 increases the chance of getting an autoimmune condition

COVID-19 increases the chance of getting an autoimmune condition

by Magdalena Plebanski, Rhiane Moody,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can sometimes cause the immune system to mistakenly attack the

COVID-19 increases the chance of getting an autoimmune condition

by Magdalena Plebanski, Rhiane Moody,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can sometimes cause the immune system to mistakenly attack the
COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'
The importance of treatment goals in PSA

The importance of treatment goals in PSA

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsA is a type of inflammatory arthritis linked to psoriasis—a chronic condition affecting the skin and nai

The importance of treatment goals in PSA

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsA is a type of inflammatory arthritis linked to psoriasis—a chronic condition affecting the skin and nai
COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection

COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection

by Imperial College LondonA researcher testing a child as part of the study. Credit: Andrea CrisantiTesting of an entire Italian town shows antibody levels remain high nine months after SARS-CoV-

COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection

by Imperial College LondonA researcher testing a child as part of the study. Credit: Andrea CrisantiTesting of an entire Italian town shows antibody levels remain high nine months after SARS-CoV-