Monday, July 11th, 2011
A recent study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal issued by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), has revealed an unexpected correlation between smoking and arthroplasty (total joint replacement). Researchers have reported that people who never smoke seem to be at a higher risk of ...
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
A new study reports that the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for U.S. adults with arthritis is much worse than for those without this condition. Both physical and mental health are affected by arthritis, which poses a significant health and economic burden as the number ...
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Friday, April 15th, 2011
In light of recent studies that suggest the use of stored blood during transfusions may cause adverse effects in patients, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) funded a number of research projects to examine the safety of transfusing older red cells and the impact of stored blood on ...
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Researchers in China have demonstrated interferon-alpha (IFN-a) is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). For the first time, IFN-a priming was shown to promote lipid uptake and foam cell formation - a crucial step in plaque build-up. This activation of the IFN signaling ...
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Sunday, April 4th, 2010
Two major transplant centers in Hong Kong and South Korea released results from their paired donor exchange programs for living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). A single paired exchange, performed by the Hong Kong team under emergency circumstances, was a success. The Korean team reported 16 donor exchanges conducted over a ...
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