October 02, 2024

HDL Cholesterol's Vitamin D Dance: A Gender Twist

New research reveals that men's HDL cholesterol follows an inverted U-shaped relationship with vitamin D levels, while women maintain a consistently positive correlation.

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October 02, 2024

Lupus Nephritis: Key Urinary Biomarkers

A recent study has identified urinary proteins as significant predictors of specific renal lesions in lupus nephritis, offering valuable insights into pathogenic signal pathways. Source: Arthritis & Rheumatology

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October 02, 2024

Macrophage Subsets Linked to Early RA Pathogenesis

A recent study has found a unique subset of macrophages in the synovial tissue of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, showing early signs before clinical onset, which could have implications for early diagnosis and treatment response.

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September 30, 2024

Lupus Treatment Trial Paused Following Patient Deaths

Three of the fatalities showed a common pattern of symptoms and the deaths happened close to the time of dosing, while a non-fatal adverse event showed a similar proximity to dosing.

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September 30, 2024

Roflumilast Cream Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Phase III Trials

Two phase III clinical trials reveal promising results of once-daily roflumilast cream, 0.15%, in improving symptoms of atopic dermatitis within 4 weeks.

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September 24, 2024

RA Risk: Role of Sleep, Exercise, Genetics

A recent study reveals how healthy sleep patterns and moderate physical activity can significantly reduce rheumatoid arthritis risk. Source: BMC Medicine

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September 24, 2024

Endometriosis Study Conceives New Fertility Insights

U.S. study of 51 million women reveals infertility triples endometriosis odds, spotlighting a reproductive health conundrum.

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September 24, 2024

Lupus Drug Meets Main Goal of Late-Stage Trial

Biogen and UCB's experimental lupus treatment shows promising results in reducing disease activity for lupus patients, offering hope for new therapeutic alternatives in the field.

Reuters

September 23, 2024

Muscle Relaxants: Limited Long-Term Benefit for Pain

Despite doubling of muscle relaxant prescriptions since 2005, new review finds limited evidence for long-term benefit in most chronic pain conditions.

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