Air pollution may worsen rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and flare risk
A novel study shows that exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter like dust, soot, and smoke…
HSS Study Reveals How Early-Life Cellular Process Helps Shape Lifelong Immune Health
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early…
Spermidine supplement improves COVID 19 vaccine response in older adults
As we age, the immune system gradually declines and becomes less effective at responding to infections and vaccines.…
Hyperemesis gravidarum increases risks for pregnancy and birth complications
Pregnant women with a severe form of nausea face increased risks for several pregnancy and birth complications, according…
Patient organizations strengthen support for people with rheumatic diseases
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are chronic, often lifelong conditions. EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for…
Biopsy-driven treatment strategy improves clinical outcomes in psoriatic arthritis
The management of psoriatic arthritis is increasingly focused on the early identification of clinical, immunological, and tissue-based phenotypes…
Key gene variants tied to developmental dysplasia of the hip and osteoarthritis
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. A…
Targeted PET/CT tracer improves early prediction of treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four…
Traumatic fracture of Kager’s fat pad: a case report | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Kager’s fat pad is a metabolically active adipose structure within Kager’s triangle anterior to the Achilles tendon,…
Scientists map the genetic control system behind FOXP3 in immune cells
The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: it must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer,…
Impact of sarcopenia on clinical outcomes of older adults undergoing total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Sanchez-Rodriguez D, Marco E, Cruz-Jentoft AJ. Defining sarcopenia: some caveats and challenges. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care.…
Long-term effect of physical inactivity on osteosarcopenic obesity – a MRI-based investigation from a population-based cohort | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Study design and population sample Participants were derived from the “Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg”…