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Mechanically stimulated 3D multicellular systems

To study biomechanical forces in multicellular systems, effective mechanical stimulation is an essential tool. A 3D microstructure device is developed using Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP)-based 3D printing for mimicking the human multicellular environment.

From Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG 18 Sep 2024

Monoclonal antibodies could help provide an answer to antimicrobial resistance

Monoclonal antibodies – treatments developed by cloning a cell that makes an antibody – could help provide an answer to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, say scientists.

16 Sep 2024

Pharma companies' strategies for reaching poorer countries remain unclear

Pharmaceutical companies must prioritize efforts to reach patients in underserved parts of the world with medicines such as insulin for diabetics and, crucially, measure the effectiveness of these efforts, says Jayasree Iyer, CEO of the Access to Medicine Foundation.

12 Sep 2024

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Research reveals unique gut bacteria in Singaporean seniors, highlighting the microbiome's role in promoting healthier aging and reducing chronic disorders.

11 Sep 2024

Long-term hormone therapy proves valuable for older women

The Menopause Society's 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement advises that women aged older than 65 years can continue using hormone therapy (HT) with appropriate counseling and risk assessment.

10 Sep 2024

Analysis reveals benefits of hormone therapy for women up to age 80

The Menopause Society's 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement advises that women aged older than 65 years can continue using hormone therapy (HT) with appropriate counseling and risk assessment.

10 Sep 2024

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Young people with chronic pain are three times more likely than their peers to also have clinical anxiety or depression, a new review has found.

9 Sep 2024

Systemic glucocorticoid use doubles risk of developing diabetes

Patients who are being treated with systemic glucocorticoids are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes as those not receiving the treatment, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September) will hear.

9 Sep 2024

Arthritis medications could reverse COVID lung damage

Arthritis drugs already available for prescription have the potential to halt lingering lung problems that can last months or years after COVID-19 infections, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai suggests.

6 Sep 2024

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Study links periodontal bacteria to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Periodontal disease, which affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth, is one of the most prevalent dental conditions worldwide.

5 Sep 2024

Breakthrough antibiotic targets gum disease without harming microbiome

The ADA Forsyth Institute, a leading oral health research organization, and Flightpath Biosciences Inc. are excited to announce a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against severe gum disease and related systemic conditions.

4 Sep 2024

Penn research uncovers key biomarker for diagnosing sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a rare systemic disease that afflicts an estimated 200,000 people in the US, more often people who are Black and more women than men, particularly when it causes chronic skin disease.

3 Sep 2024

Beer and cider significantly raise gout risk for both sexes, but men are more affected

Study found that increased consumption of certain alcoholic beverages, particularly beer and spirits, is linked to a higher risk of gout in men, while women show varying associations depending on alcohol type and frequency.

3 Sep 2024

Funding boost accelerates development of promising rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Long term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), after an $11.5 million grant was awarded to a University of Queensland-led team.

2 Sep 2024

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Fermented lingonberry juice may help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating both the oral and gut microbiomes, reducing inflammation, and promoting beneficial bacteria.

2 Sep 2024

Rare genetic mutation tied to increased risk of tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, and yet it's estimated that those deaths represent perhaps 5% of infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb).

30 Aug 2024

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Scalable telehealth mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) effectively improve pain-related function and biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with chronic pain compared to standard care. The study confirms that low-cost, non-pharmacological treatments like MBIs can be accessible and beneficial via telehealth platforms.

25 Aug 2024

Innovative drug reduces inflammation in rats by inhibiting neutrophil activation

A newly developed compound that reduces harmful inflammation in rats caused by overactive neutrophils shows great potential as a safer treatment for various inflammatory diseases in humans.

23 Aug 2024

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

Researchers compare the therapeutic efficacy of risakizumab and ustekinumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease.

23 Aug 2024

Arthritis News and Research

Latest Arthritis News and Research

Mechanically stimulated 3D multicellular systems

Monoclonal antibodies could help provide an answer to antimicrobial resistance

Pharma companies' strategies for reaching poorer countries remain unclear

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Long-term hormone therapy proves valuable for older women

Analysis reveals benefits of hormone therapy for women up to age 80

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Systemic glucocorticoid use doubles risk of developing diabetes

Arthritis medications could reverse COVID lung damage

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

Study links periodontal bacteria to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Breakthrough antibiotic targets gum disease without harming microbiome

Penn research uncovers key biomarker for diagnosing sarcoidosis

Beer and cider significantly raise gout risk for both sexes, but men are more affected

Funding boost accelerates development of promising rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Rare genetic mutation tied to increased risk of tuberculosis

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Innovative drug reduces inflammation in rats by inhibiting neutrophil activation

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

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