Study proposes increased active C5a recruits neutrophils to arthritic joints to maintain inflammation
Lara C. Pullen, PhD, is a medical writer with a PhD in microbiology/immunology from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. As a medical writer she has covered topics as diverse as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and autism. Her favorite subject, however, is the role of the immune system in health and disease. Dr. Pullen is also the mother of three children, the youngest of whom has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). She is an active member of the PWS community and a thought leader on the importance of the ketogenic diet for this patient population.
Articles by Lara C. Pullen, PhD
Atherosclerosis Insights May Shed Light on Lupus
New research compares pathogenic immune response in SLE with immune response that contributes to atherosclerotic plaque
Infliximab, Tocilizumab Can Help in Large Vessel Vasculitis
Case studies show some patients with LVV can achieve remission after treatment with biological agents
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease More Common in Patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome
Study adds to research linking increased risk of morbidity, early mortality from CV events among patients with systemic autoimmune diseases
Rat Model of Arthritis Sheds Light on How Disease Affects Bone
Increased bone turnover, mineral loss among signs of bone damage found in disease-induced rats
Metabolic Biosensor Implicated in Gout
AMP-activated protein kinase may be link between nutritional excess, inflammation that leads to gout
New Compound Promotes Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury
Research suggests delivery of protein peptide can restore serotonergic innervation to spinal cord below level of injury; facilitate recovery of locomotor and urinary system function
Hepatitis C Virus Infection Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research finds patients with chronic HCV infection more likely to develop RA, especially men
Shorter Antibiotic Therapy Effective for Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Six-week treatment regimen returns same results as 12 weeks in recent study, although researchers caution findings may not apply to all patients with vertebral osteomyelitis
Cytokine Response Provides Clues to Chikungunya Sequelae
Study identifies elevated cytokines in early and extended, symptomatic phases of disease
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