Recent genetic studies have revealed several new sites of genes that are risk factors for developing rheumatoid arthritis. The strongest association with anti-citrullinated protein antibody-positive RA (ACPAs are autoantibodies detected in RA that are used as a major diagnostic tool) has been found for the HLA-DRB1 gene, and this site seems to play a central role in susceptibility to the disease in Caucasian populations.
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. (MedPage Today) — When it comes to muscle recovery, drinking chocolate milk after exercise is just as good as gulping high-carbohydrate beverages, researchers say.
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Health researchers in the United Kingdom have found that drinking two units of alcohol per day reduces the risk of developing gallstones by a third.
Researchers have shown that a blood-pressure medicine has reversed the effects of early-stage liver failure in some patients.
Danish children who move frequently appear to have an increased risk of attempted or completed suicide between ages 11 and 17, according to a new report.
Researchers report that a combination of trastuzumab and neratinib a novel small molecule inhibitor of the HER2 receptor appears active in women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have progressed on previous trastuzumab based therapies. More than one-quarter of the women in a phase I/II trial had their tumors shrink on the combination therapy.
Warm weather brings on the seasonal meat favorites that are barbecued, grilled, broiled or fried. That also means more potential exposure to carcinogenic compounds known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs). There’s a way to reduce the risk significantly by just adding some spices — rosemary extracts or Thai spices.
Recent genetic studies have revealed several new sites of genes that are risk factors for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The strongest association with anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)-positive RA (ACPAs are autoantibodies detected in RA that are used as a major diagnostic tool) has been found for the HLA-DRB1 gene, and this site seems to play a central role in susceptibility to the disease in Caucasian populations. Prior studies have shown a high increase in the risk of ACPA-positive RA linked to smoking in those who have certain variations of the HLA-DRB1 gene.
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. (MedPage Today) — Hypertensive patients who had another condition — related or not — were more likely to receive good medical quality care than those with high blood pressure alone, according to a new Veterans Administration study.