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BMP-9: A Promising Therapeutic Target for Bone Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis

BMP-9 deficiency exacerbates joint inflammation and promotes bone loss. Researchers tested BMP-9 supplementation in mice to see if there was improvement in any of the pathophysiological features of RA. They injected BMP-9 into the knee joint at weeks 0, 2, 4, and 6 and monitored its effect via CT scan each week after injection. They also monitored BMP-9 expression in the groups that received the injection and found that expression increased significantly.

Anger Management Strategies: What Works and What Fuels It?

A meta-analysis published in Clinical Psychology Review sought to determine which activities effectively decrease anger. The meta-analytic review included 154 studies and 10,189 participants. Studies looked at the efficacy of activities that decreased arousal such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation versus activities that increased arousal such as punching a bag, jogging, or cycling. Arousal-decreasing activities were more effective at decreasing anger and aggression.

Micro and Nanoplastics from Heated Disposable Takeout Containers Are Implicated in Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Plastic is ubiquitous in today’s environment, and we see negative repercussions on cardiovascular health. A recent New England Journal of Medicine article showed that patients with microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) detected in carotid plaques had higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause.

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