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Interdisciplinary Research Could Lead to New Targeted Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis 

New research led by University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty members Fan Zhang, PhD, and Anna Helena Jonsson, MD, PhD, may lead to new targeted treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and destruction. 


Author Greg Glasgow | Publish Date November 08, 2023
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Can Gut Bacteria Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at risk for the autoimmune disease. 


Author Greg Glasgow | Publish Date October 26, 2022
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PhRMA Foundation Funds CU School of Medicine Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis-associated Lung Disease  

Although interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it is a difficult condition to diagnose. By the time ILD is visible in a CT scan, it is often at an advanced state and difficult to treat. 


Author Greg Glasgow | Publish Date June 08, 2022
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Physical Activity Eases Anxiety In Teen Concussion Recovery, Study Reveals

news outletThe Health Site
Publish DateMarch 26, 2024

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine suggests that returning to moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a concussion may have a positive impact on reducing anxiety levels among teenagers during the recovery period. 

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Cutting-edge CAR-T cancer therapy is now made in India — at one-tenth the cost

news outletNature
Publish DateMarch 21, 2024

A small Indian biotechnology company is producing a home-grown version of a cutting-edge cancer treatment known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy that was pioneered in the United States. 

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The Denver Post

University of Colorado to consider banning concealed carry on all campuses

news outletThe Denver Post
Publish DateMarch 20, 2024

CU Regent Wanda James proposed revising the policy to ban concealed carry on Tuesday during a Board of Regents committee meeting….“I’ve been a regent now for a little over a year and almost every meeting we have stepped in, we have had students, faculty or staff asking us to take up this motion,” James said. “It is difficult for me as a regent to sit down and to see so many people asking me or asking us to make changes in their house and then not at least having the conversation to make changes.”

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Healio

Benralizumab non-inferior to mepolizumab for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

news outletHealio
Publish DateMarch 20, 2024

Benralizumab is noninferior to mepolizumab in achieving remission of relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis at 36 and 48 weeks, according to data published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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