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New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Every person hosts trillions of microorganisms, like bacteria and viruses, on their skin and in organs including those that make up the digestive tract, like their mouth, that collectively make up their microbiome.

28 Sep 2023

Early feeding practices key to shaping lifelong oral microbiome

Research delves into the little-explored world of the infant oral microbiome, examining how early nutrition and environmental factors shape it. With implications for lifelong health, the research aims to guide future health recommendations, emphasizing the need for more longitudinal studies and advanced sequencing techniques.

26 Sep 2023

Clinical study launched to test the benefits of immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A clinical trial has launched to test whether early intensive immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with relatively mild illness is beneficial.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers develop novel ultrasound imaging technique to view macrophages in real time

Macrophages are little cells vital to the immune system and could possibly inform cell-based therapies for a variety of medical conditions.

22 Sep 2023

Ginger supplements can play key role in controlling inflammation for people with autoimmune diseases

New research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases.

22 Sep 2023

Study sheds light on potential mechanism by which psoriasis increases cardiovascular risk

In the largest study to date exploring the relationship between severe psoriasis and coronary microvascular dysfunction, researchers have found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis are at higher cardiovascular risk.

20 Sep 2023

Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice

Tennessee last year spent $48 million on a single drug, Humira — about $62,000 for each of the 775 patients who were covered by its employee health insurance program and receiving the treatment.

19 Sep 2023

New immunoregulatory protein linked to autoimmune disease

Autoimmune diseases are complex illnesses, the causes of which are diverse and have not yet been fully explained.

18 Sep 2023

How does Helicobacter pylori infection influence rheumatoid arthritis?

The association between Helicobacter pylori infection and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

15 Sep 2023

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

Shared genetic markers and immune system involvement in sJRA and T1D.

15 Sep 2023

Unhealthy pathobiome in the brain could cause some forms of Alzheimer's and related dementias

The human microbiome includes the genetic material of more than 100 trillion tiny microorganisms – fungi, yeast, bacteria, and even viruses, most of which hang out in our gastrointestinal tract to serve as guardians of our health.

13 Sep 2023

Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals

Lene Andersen, MSW, has been living with rheumatoid arthritis and disability since childhood. Her personal experience with limited mobility and the challenges faced in accessing mammography screening in Toronto, Ontario, has fueled her determination to advocate for change.

13 Sep 2023

Can yoga alleviate rheumatoid arthritis severity?

A recent Scientific Reports study investigated the effect of yoga on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity.

13 Sep 2023

“Inverse vaccine” shows promise to reverse autoimmune diseases without shutting down rest of the immune system

A new type of vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) has shown in the lab setting that it can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and Crohn's disease -; all without shutting down the rest of the immune system.

12 Sep 2023

Is exposure to infections or autoimmune diseases associated with dementia incidence?

The relationships between hospital-identified infections, autoimmune diseases, and the onset of dementia.

12 Sep 2023

Is DNA methylation the missing link in diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

Researchers across Europe have delved into the DNA methylation patterns in CD4+ T-cells of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients, unveiling potential new biomarkers for these conditions. Their study suggests that these unique profiles could serve as both diagnostic and prognostic tools, although further validation is needed for real-world clinical application.

10 Sep 2023

Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Latest Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Early feeding practices key to shaping lifelong oral microbiome

Clinical study launched to test the benefits of immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers develop novel ultrasound imaging technique to view macrophages in real time

Ginger supplements can play key role in controlling inflammation for people with autoimmune diseases

Study sheds light on potential mechanism by which psoriasis increases cardiovascular risk

Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice

New immunoregulatory protein linked to autoimmune disease

How does Helicobacter pylori infection influence rheumatoid arthritis?

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

Unhealthy pathobiome in the brain could cause some forms of Alzheimer's and related dementias

Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals

Can yoga alleviate rheumatoid arthritis severity?

“Inverse vaccine” shows promise to reverse autoimmune diseases without shutting down rest of the immune system

Is exposure to infections or autoimmune diseases associated with dementia incidence?

Is DNA methylation the missing link in diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

Scientists elucidate mechanism behind early loss of vaccination protection in people with autoimmune disease

A move to cut drug prices has patients with rare diseases worried

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Novel approach uses machine learning for quick and easy rheumatic disease diagnosis

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Latest Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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