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Researchers reveal previously unknown properties of T cells

Certain T cells can secrete cytokines that are normally part of the innate immune system, as researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology and an international research team discovered.

5 Jan 2023

Study suggests a strategy for preventing the progression of chronic leukemia to aggressive disease

A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests a strategy for preventing a chronic, slow-growing type of blood cancer from progressing to an aggressive form of leukemia.

29 Dec 2022

All patients with rheumatic disorders recommended to receive pneumococcal vaccine

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatic conditions are more at risk for complications and death from pneumonia, meningitis, and other bacterial infections, yet most have not been vaccinated against infection.

29 Dec 2022

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how inflammation is regulated

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have made an important breakthrough in understanding how inflammation is regulated. They have just discovered that a key immune alarm protein previously believed to calm down the immune response actually does the opposite.

16 Dec 2022

Four genetic mutations linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

New research has confirmed a strong link between four genetic mutations and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare but often fatal brain infection that can be triggered by dozens of FDA-approved drugs.

14 Dec 2022

UK's Newton Fund supported Mexican scientist to develop vaccines against Chikungunya, Zika and Dengue

Dr Arturo Reyes Sandoval is the Director of the National Polytechnic Institute, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Mexico.

7 Dec 2022

Trial assesses the impact of two immunomodulators in reducing CV risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate 50 percent increase in risk of CV events such as heart attack and stroke.

5 Dec 2022

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Researchers reviewed how dietary fibers modulate the composition and function of gut microbiota.

2 Dec 2022

Chemical residue from commercial dishwashers causes gut epithelial barrier damage

Residue from rinse agents is left behind on dishes after they are cleaned in professional-grade dishwashers.

1 Dec 2022

New, nanotech-based strategy could enable safe, long-term treatment for autoimmune diseases

Scientists at Scripps Research have reported success in initial tests of a new, nanotech-based strategy against autoimmune diseases.

1 Dec 2022

Rogue killer T cells associated with leukemia drive autoimmune diseases

Gene variants associated with leukemia can produce 'rogue' immune cells that drive autoimmune diseases, according to a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

28 Nov 2022

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

A new paper examines the understanding of glycosylation in an array of rheumatic diseases and indicates the potential for therapeutic interventions using the same mechanism.

28 Nov 2022

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

14 Nov 2022

Updated EULAR recommendations on the use of DMARDs for people with RA

Since their first publication in 2010, the EULAR recommendations for the use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic treatments (DMARDs) in people with RA have become a most important publication in the field, and their updates are relied upon by many healthcare professionals, professional organizations and other stakeholders to offer an up-to-date and robust analysis on an optimal approach to the application of available treatment options in clinical practice.

11 Nov 2022

Skipping methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine provides the same seroprotection as a two-week hold in RA patients

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, showed that discontinuing methotrexate for one week after seasonal influenza vaccination provided the same seroprotection as a two-week discontinuation period in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

8 Nov 2022

Study: No significant difference in cancer risk in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDs

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found no significant difference in cancer risk in patients with rheumatic disease and a history of malignancy taking biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs compared to those treated with TNF inhibitors.

8 Nov 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that adult RA patients starting opioids had twice the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to patients starting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

8 Nov 2022

Defense department health plan cuts its pharmacy network by nearly 15,000 outlets

Doris Spatz takes a once-a-day pill, Kisqali, to keep her metastatic breast cancer in check. As a patient in the Defense Department health system, she can fill routine prescriptions at a military pharmacy without a copay but also has the option of using a regular pharmacy through Tricare, the Defense Department's private health care program.

8 Nov 2022

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

7 Nov 2022

Study estimates the quality of care for patients with long-term health conditions

The number of new diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis fell by 20% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.

4 Nov 2022

Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Latest Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Researchers reveal previously unknown properties of T cells

Study suggests a strategy for preventing the progression of chronic leukemia to aggressive disease

All patients with rheumatic disorders recommended to receive pneumococcal vaccine

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how inflammation is regulated

Four genetic mutations linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

UK's Newton Fund supported Mexican scientist to develop vaccines against Chikungunya, Zika and Dengue

Trial assesses the impact of two immunomodulators in reducing CV risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Chemical residue from commercial dishwashers causes gut epithelial barrier damage

New, nanotech-based strategy could enable safe, long-term treatment for autoimmune diseases

Rogue killer T cells associated with leukemia drive autoimmune diseases

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

Updated EULAR recommendations on the use of DMARDs for people with RA

Skipping methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine provides the same seroprotection as a two-week hold in RA patients

Study: No significant difference in cancer risk in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDs

Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

Defense department health plan cuts its pharmacy network by nearly 15,000 outlets

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

Study estimates the quality of care for patients with long-term health conditions

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Latest Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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