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Study highlights the success of lupus peer support group that transitioned to virtual format during pandemic

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned to a virtual format during the pandemic.

14 Nov 2022

Repeat SARS-CoV-2 infections increase risk of adverse health conditions in multiple organs

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost three years ago, scientists have learned that an initial infection can lead to short- and long-term health risks affecting nearly every organ system in the body.

10 Nov 2022

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

A recent review published in the journal Biomolecules discussed the potential uses of melatonin in treating brain fog, and chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis symptoms associated with long coronavirus disease (COVID)

9 Nov 2022

Study shows the added value of genetic information in measuring inherited disease risk

A new study from the University of Helsinki demonstrates the added value of genetic information in measuring inherited disease risk, alongside the widely used assessment of family history.

8 Nov 2022

Vaccinations against COVID-19 lead to higher antibody concentrations in persons with vaccine reactions

After the second and third vaccinations against COVID-19, a significantly higher antibody concentration has been confirmed, while tolerability was good.

4 Nov 2022

EULAR points-to-consider can guide diagnostic evaluation, treatment and monitoring of SAIDs

SAIDs are a group of multi-system disorders caused by dysfunction in the innate immune system. A number of these SAIDs are mediated by a cytokine called interleukin-1 (IL-1), including the cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS), tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS), mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), and deficiency of the IL-1 receptor antagonist (DIRA).

1 Nov 2022

Dietary components do not have impact on RMD outcomes

In 2022, EULAR - the European Alliance of Rheumatology Associations - published new recommendations regarding lifestyle behaviors and work participation to prevent progression of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).

1 Nov 2022

Standarized PedMSUS courses to help evaluate children with arthritis

Pediatric musculoskeletal ultrasound (PedMSUS) has great potential in the evaluation of children with arthritis, and since 2012 several PedMSUS courses have been endorsed by EULAR - The European Alliance of Rheumatology Associations.

28 Oct 2022

New EULAR task force aims to help achieve gender equity in academic rheumatology

Evidence on gender equity in academic rheumatology in Europe is currently limited. This knowledge gap has a direct effect on the ability of professional bodies to improve gender equity.

28 Oct 2022

Researchers characterize and predict post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers characterized and predicted PASC infection.

25 Oct 2022

Scientists use systems biology approach to identify molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

Using a novel systems biology approach, scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have further parsed the cellular players and roles involved in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a complex disease that affects more than one million Americans in ways that have defied development of uniform treatments.

24 Oct 2022

Scientists receive $8.297 NIH grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research

A multi-institutional team of scientists, led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine's Gale and Ira Drukier Institute for Children's Health, have received a five-year $8.297 grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research.

21 Oct 2022

EULAR points-to-consider offers support to improve healthy work participation of people with RMDs

Across Europe, people with RMDs are less able to work than people in the general population. One of the most common reasons is that people with RMDs often have pain caused by their disease.

20 Oct 2022

Study shows increased risks of death in offspring born to mothers with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

A disorder that can trigger abnormally high blood pressure in pregnancy is associated with increased risks of death in offspring from birth to young adulthood, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

20 Oct 2022

Transition in the management of COVID-19

A review of the current approaches to managing COVID-19, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive measures.

16 Oct 2022

$Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries$

Musculoskeletal News and Research

Study highlights the success of lupus peer support group that transitioned to virtual format during pandemic

Repeat SARS-CoV-2 infections increase risk of adverse health conditions in multiple organs

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

Study shows the added value of genetic information in measuring inherited disease risk

Vaccinations against COVID-19 lead to higher antibody concentrations in persons with vaccine reactions

EULAR points-to-consider can guide diagnostic evaluation, treatment and monitoring of SAIDs

Dietary components do not have impact on RMD outcomes

Standarized PedMSUS courses to help evaluate children with arthritis

New EULAR task force aims to help achieve gender equity in academic rheumatology

Researchers characterize and predict post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scientists use systems biology approach to identify molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists receive $8.297 NIH grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research

EULAR points-to-consider offers support to improve healthy work participation of people with RMDs

Study shows increased risks of death in offspring born to mothers with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

Transition in the management of COVID-19

Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries

Review on Panax ginseng therapeutic efficacy for COVID-19-associated neurological diseases

Total body PET/CT scans can effectively visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with arthritis

Vaccinated individuals infected with Omicron less likely to experience long COVID symptoms

What is the relationship between weightlifting and all-cause mortality?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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