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Potential biomarkers for predicting colon cancer spread
Novartis Receives FDA Approval of Menveo(R), a Vaccine to Prevent Meningococcal Disease
Adopt holistic approach for weight loss, says expert
Forget dieting or gruelling workout regimes -adopting a holistic approach to losing weight would be enough to feed your body the nourishment it craves for, says medical director of Greenwich Hospital. ANI
IVF babies at higher diabetes, obesity risk
A new study by scientists at Temple University in Philadelphia has shown that the DNA of babies conceived through IVF differs from that of other kids, putting them at higher risk of diseases such as diabetes and obesity later in life. ANI
Smoke food flavourings may be toxic to humans
One of the flavourings used to give smoke taste to meat, cheese or fish, could be toxic to humans, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ANI
A simple blood test may soon help predict rheumatoid arthritis even before symptoms arise, say researchers.
Washington, Jan 29 : A simple blood test may soon help predict rheumatoid arthritis even before symptoms arise, say researchers.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by joint inflammation involving the synovial (lubricating fluid of the joints) tissue and eventually leading to destruction of cartilage and bone.
A research team from University Hospital in Umea, Sweden, have identified several cytokines, cytokine-related factors, and chemokines that increase significantly prior to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease onset.
Led by Dr Solbritt Rantapaa-Dahlqvist, researchers sought to determine cytokines, cytokine-related factors, and chemokines are up-regulated prior to the development of RA, and which ones are involved.
They analysed blood samples of 86 individuals before the appearance of symptoms of RA (pre-patients), 69 of the pre-patients after the onset of RA, and 256 matched control subjects.
The study showed blood samples obtained from individuals had elevated concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines, cytokine-related factors, and chemokines, indicating immune system activation prior to any symptoms of joint involvement.
"Our findings present an opportunity for better predicting the risk of developing RA and possibly preventing disease progression," said Rantapaa-Dahlqvist.
An early and accurate diagnosis of RA is crucial. Studies have shown that people who receive early treatment for RA feel better sooner and more often, are more likely to lead an active life, and are less likely to experience the type of joint damage that leads to joint replacement.
The study appears in Arthritis and Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology.
ANI
