Combination of LABA + inhaled glucocorticoid safe in asthma

(HealthDay)—Compared to treatment with an inhaled glucocorticoid alone, combination therapy with a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) and an inhaled glucocorticoid is not associated with a significantly hi

Updated on: April 16,2024

Combination of LABA + inhaled glucocorticoid safe in asthma

(HealthDay)—Compared to treatment with an inhaled glucocorticoid alone, combination therapy with a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) and an inhaled glucocorticoid is not associated with a significantly hi

Updated on:April 16,2024

A plant-based compound that inhibits reactivation of the HIV viral reservoir, giving the immune system a break

by The Wistar InstituteOverview of HIV inhibitor screening strategy and identification of (–)-hopeaphenol. (A) Representative flow cytometry examples of HIV-GFP reporter expression in unstimulate

Updated on: May 05,2024

A plant-based compound that inhibits reactivation of the HIV viral reservoir, giving the immune system a break

by The Wistar InstituteOverview of HIV inhibitor screening strategy and identification of (–)-hopeaphenol. (A) Representative flow cytometry examples of HIV-GFP reporter expression in unstimulate

Updated on:May 05,2024

New algorithm may greatly speed up the design of 'humanized' antibodies that work

by Weizmann Institute of Science3D structure of an antibody’s “finger,” the portion that binds to a target. The colored regions are responsible for recognizing the target; the gray regions provid

Updated on: March 07,2024

New algorithm may greatly speed up the design of 'humanized' antibodies that work

by Weizmann Institute of Science3D structure of an antibody’s “finger,” the portion that binds to a target. The colored regions are responsible for recognizing the target; the gray regions provid

Updated on:March 07,2024

CARv3-TEAM-E T-cell treatment beneficial for recurrent glioblastoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent glioblastoma, treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells engineered to target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) variant III tumor-spec

Updated on: March 27,2024

CARv3-TEAM-E T-cell treatment beneficial for recurrent glioblastoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent glioblastoma, treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells engineered to target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) variant III tumor-spec

Updated on:March 27,2024

COVID vaccines also help protect HIV patients

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumAnti-RBD titers in vaccinated PLWH and HIV-negative controls. (A) Scheme showing the two groups of the study - control (n = 20) and people living with HIV (PLWH; n = 71

Updated on: April 09,2024

COVID vaccines also help protect HIV patients

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumAnti-RBD titers in vaccinated PLWH and HIV-negative controls. (A) Scheme showing the two groups of the study - control (n = 20) and people living with HIV (PLWH; n = 71

Updated on:April 09,2024

Immune receptor thought to be linked to hearing loss in child cancer survivors confirmed in new study

by Yolanda Poffenroth, Michael Brown,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPermanent hearing loss triggered by a common chemotherapy drug in half of children being treated for ca

Updated on: May 07,2024

Immune receptor thought to be linked to hearing loss in child cancer survivors confirmed in new study

by Yolanda Poffenroth, Michael Brown,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPermanent hearing loss triggered by a common chemotherapy drug in half of children being treated for ca

Updated on:May 07,2024

Sleep deprivation may increase risk for systemic lupus in women

Lack of sleep is associated with an increased risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly among women with concomitant depression or bodily pain, according to a study published online Se

Updated on: May 26,2024

Sleep deprivation may increase risk for systemic lupus in women

Lack of sleep is associated with an increased risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly among women with concomitant depression or bodily pain, according to a study published online Se

Updated on:May 26,2024

Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

by Jan Grabowski, Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungAPE exposure induces transcriptional changes in moDC. (A) IL-12p70 content in supernatants of moDC stimulated with 100 ng/

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

by Jan Grabowski, Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungAPE exposure induces transcriptional changes in moDC. (A) IL-12p70 content in supernatants of moDC stimulated with 100 ng/

Updated on:March 05,2024

Smokers who consume too much sodium at greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Oxford University PressCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainA new study published online in the journalRheumatologytoday indicates that the interaction between high sodium intake a

Updated on: May 13,2024

Smokers who consume too much sodium at greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Oxford University PressCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainA new study published online in the journalRheumatologytoday indicates that the interaction between high sodium intake a

Updated on:May 13,2024

Developing new classification criteria for improving antiphospholipid syndrome research

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of more than 80 collaborators led by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) investigators is developing new classificatio

Updated on: March 26,2024

Developing new classification criteria for improving antiphospholipid syndrome research

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of more than 80 collaborators led by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) investigators is developing new classificatio

Updated on:March 26,2024

Discovery unveils immune system's guardian: Ikaros

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a scientific breakthrough that aids our understanding of the internal wiring of immune cells, researchers at Monash University in Australia

Updated on: January 26,2024

Discovery unveils immune system's guardian: Ikaros

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a scientific breakthrough that aids our understanding of the internal wiring of immune cells, researchers at Monash University in Australia

Updated on:January 26,2024

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub

Updated on: May 13,2024

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub

Updated on:May 13,2024