Researchers are striving to improve the quality of life for lupus patients through a clinical trial evaluating CAR T-cell therapy as a treatment for the autoimmune disease.
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New research shows how inflammatory proteins take the brakes off synovial cell growth in joints, leading to the abnormal tissue accumulation associated with psoriatic arthritis.
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A new mouse study has identified a novel tool for monitoring inflammatory load that will allow clinicians to evaluate the efficacy of therapies.
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UC Davis Health has established a new musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic dedicated to evaluating and treating patients with rheumatological conditions like inflammatory arthritis.
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To better support patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, rheumatologists have teamed to conduct multidisciplinary musculoskeletal radiology rounds to ensure patients receive comprehensive treatment.
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Renowned rheumatologist Nancy Lane answers questions about her groundbreaking research on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
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Medi-Cal beneficiaries in the Sacramento region now have greater access to specialty care under a new partnership between UC Davis Health and WellSpace Health.
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Five UC Davis Health faculty members have been recognized in Research.com's 2022 ranking of the Top 1000 Female Scientists in the World.
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Nancy E. Lane and Justin Siegel have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
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UC Davis Health’s departments of orthopedic surgery, endocrinology, rheumatology and geriatric care have teamed up to create a multidisciplinary Fragility Fracture Program. The goal is to ensure patients who suffer a fragility fracture receive comprehensive treatment to prevent future fractures from happening.
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Shellfish is the leading cause of food allergy in the U.S. In this Q& A, Patrick Leung, professor of rheumatology, allergy and clinical immunology at UC Davis Health, answers questions on the latest advances in diagnosing and treating shellfish allergies.
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A multidisciplinary team has conducted the first human study using a full-body PET scan to identify the biomarkers for autoimmune inflammatory arthritis. This study offers promising results to assess joint inflammation that would aid in monitoring and treating patients.
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An interdisciplinary team has formed a new program to ensure that patients who suffer a fragility fracture receive comprehensive treatment to prevent future fractures. The team will also work to identify patients who might be at risk for future fragility fractures.
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