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Orexin’s Yin/Yang Functions Regulate Bone Remodeling

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 3, 2014

Working both to support bone formation and suppress it, a new study reveals orexin neuropeptides are essential regulators of skeletal homeostasis

Aggregated Neutrophils Limit Inflammation

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | June 30, 2014

A new study suggests understanding this antiinflammatory pathway may lead to new immunomodulatory therapy for resolving inflammation

Medical Marijuana Use by Rheumatology Patients Needs Closer Look

Richard Quinn | June 20, 2014

Study calls for more research into drug’s safety, side effects before rheumatologists prescribe pot to patients with chronic pain

ADA2 Mutation Connects Vascular Pathology to Immunodeficiency

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | June 13, 2014

Two new studies that examine the effects of a genetic defect in adenosine deaminase 2 may advance a gene-based definition of vasculopathy

Hospitalists Gain Insight on Signs, Symptoms of Infection Among Inpatients on Biologic Drugs

Richard Quinn | June 6, 2014

Rheumatologist at Society of Hospital Medicine conference provides treatment recommendations for hospital patients with rheumatic disease

Treg Cells May Orchestrate Muscle Repair after Injury

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | May 30, 2014

New research shows the accumulation of regulatory T cells in damaged muscle corresponds with a switch in the myeloid cell infiltrate from a proinflammatory to a proregenerative phenotype.

Tacrolimus Aids Joint Remodeling in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Yuichi Nishioka, MD | May 22, 2014

When added to a regimen of low-dose methotrexate, the calcineurin inhibitor was found to increase bone formation in a patient with erosive RA.

Closer Scrutiny of Chronic Pain Patients Needed

Richard Quinn | May 16, 2014

A new study links high costs to patients with chronic pain conditions and an opioid prescription.

Improved Survival Odds Following Hip & Knee Replacements

Richard Quinn | May 8, 2014

Decreases in mortality rates following elective hip and knee replacement surgeries since 2004 may be partly due to modern surgical techniques and better pre- and post-op care.

Skin Oils Act as Natural, Tissue-Specific Autoantigens

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | May 2, 2014

The results of this study identify natural lipids present in the skin that augment and inhibit human T cell response, supporting the idea that lipids are T cell antigens.