Children with lupus nephritis had altered IgG sugar chains that impaired kidney cell metabolism, and removing those sugars reversed the injury in lab tests.
In a UK-wide analysis of nearly 2 million patients, researchers found that “a fifth of patients receiving corticosteroids accounted for over 80% of oral and inhaled corticosteroid prescribing,” highlighting concentrated use and variable treatment persistence across formulations.
A new study found that five traditional herbs may influence obesity-linked Hashimoto’s thyroiditis through a process called efferocytosis, with quercetin emerging as a key compound involved in regulating immune activity.
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In a study of 107 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, researchers found that one-third had growth or pubertal disturbances—often linked to disrupted hormone levels and longer disease duration.
Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.
In a study of over 80,000 adults, long-term corticosteroid use—including inhaled and topical forms—was associated with gradual weight gain and waist enlargement, especially in women and those with overweight or obesity.