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Autoimmune & Arthritis

Autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic inflammation, and immune dysregulation

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Human Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N5) Reported in NEJM
Autoimmune & Arthritis

Human Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N5) Reported in NEJM

A new NEJM case report documents a human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N5), a subtype rarely reported in humans, raising pandemic preparedness concerns.

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May 9, 2026 0
Hantavirus Has No Vaccine and Outbreaks Are Rising — Here Is What We Face
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Hantavirus Has No Vaccine and Outbreaks Are Rising — Here Is What We Face

With no approved vaccine for hantavirus, experts warn the world is dangerously unprepared for future outbreaks of this deadly rodent-borne disease.

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May 8, 2026 0
Rapamycin Uncovers Neuropeptide Y as a Hidden Driver of Joint Inflammation and Cellular Aging
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Rapamycin Uncovers Neuropeptide Y as a Hidden Driver of Joint Inflammation and Cellular Aging

A murine arthritis study finds rapamycin suppresses neuropeptide Y, linking cellular senescence to joint inflammation via SASP cytokines.

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May 7, 2026 0
Natural Compound DMB Blocks Key Fibrosis Pathways in Lung Disease Model
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Natural Compound DMB Blocks Key Fibrosis Pathways in Lung Disease Model

Demethyleneberberine, derived from traditional Chinese medicine, significantly reduced lung scarring by targeting NLRP3 inflammasome and EMT in mice.

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May 6, 2026 0
Cryo-EM Reveals Why P2X7 Drugs Fail in Rodents but Work in Humans
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Cryo-EM Reveals Why P2X7 Drugs Fail in Rodents but Work in Humans

Structural biology uncovers the exact amino acid motif causing species-specific drug failures, enabling transgenic mouse models for better P2X7 drug testing.

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May 6, 2026 0
Senolytics and Epalrestat Show Promise for Slowing Polycystic Kidney Disease
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Senolytics and Epalrestat Show Promise for Slowing Polycystic Kidney Disease

Senescent cells drive cyst growth in ADPKD, and targeting them with senolytics or the aldose reductase inhibitor epalrestat delays disease progression.

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May 6, 2026 0
E. coli Suppresses S. aureus in Joint Implant Biofilms and Changes Antibiotic Response
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E. coli Suppresses S. aureus in Joint Implant Biofilms and Changes Antibiotic Response

New research reveals E. coli dominates and suppresses S. aureus in dual-species implant biofilms, with major implications for treating polymicrobial joint infections.

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May 6, 2026 0
IgA Nephropathy Gets a JAMA Spotlight as New Treatments Reshape Care
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IgA Nephropathy Gets a JAMA Spotlight as New Treatments Reshape Care

JAMA publishes a timely review of IgA nephropathy, the leading cause of primary glomerulonephritis worldwide, amid a wave of new therapies.

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May 5, 2026 0
Experts Respond to Key Questions on IgA Nephropathy Management
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Experts Respond to Key Questions on IgA Nephropathy Management

Nephrologists from Canada and Ireland address clinical questions on IgA nephropathy, one of the most common causes of kidney failure worldwide.

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May 5, 2026 0
Hantavirus Detected on Cruise Ship Raises New Outbreak Concerns
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Hantavirus Detected on Cruise Ship Raises New Outbreak Concerns

Scientists are monitoring an unusual hantavirus case aboard a cruise ship, raising questions about transmission risks in confined travel settings.

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May 5, 2026 0
Complete Guide to Pediatric Asthma Medications and Biologics
Autoimmune & Arthritis

Complete Guide to Pediatric Asthma Medications and Biologics

A comprehensive StatPearls review covering every drug class used to treat childhood asthma, from inhalers to cutting-edge biologics.

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May 4, 2026 0
Probe-Based Capture Enrichment Achieves 100% RSV Full-Genome Recovery
Autoimmune & Arthritis

Probe-Based Capture Enrichment Achieves 100% RSV Full-Genome Recovery

A new oligonucleotide probe workflow recovers complete RSV and norovirus genomes from low-titer clinical samples, transforming viral surveillance.

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May 4, 2026 0
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