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New approach to evaluating cases with rheumatic reactions to cancer immunotherapy
The prevalence and severity of rheumatic adverse reactions in cancer immunotherapy is significantly underestimated, due to the lack of standardized screening protocols for malignancies in patients with autoimmune disorders. In response to the need for data collection and diagnostic criteria, researchers have developed a trans-disciplinary approach to safeguard those patients at risk.
Protein bars enriched with collagen have potential as a weight-loss aid, study finds
Research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) and published in the journal Nutrients indicates that collagen could be a safe and effective weight-loss supplement.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee: What to Expect
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease leading to swollen, painful knees. RA is also a chronic condition, progressing through stages of worsening joint damage, increasing pain, and eventually, difficulty walking.
Causes of Swollen Finger Joints and How to Treat Them
Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling may be due to a chronic (persistent or recurrent) condition, like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout. Or, it may be due to acute (sudden and short-lasting), non-arthritis causes, like a fracture, infected cut, or a "jammed finger."
Protein found in rheumatic diseases causes inflammation in COVID-19 patients
The sCD13 protein has been previously identified by a rheumatology research team at the University of Michigan as a powerful inducer of inflammation in multiple autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis.
