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Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonSystemic inflammation is associated with an elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online Feb. 20 inFrontiers in Immunology.Xiaoxin Liu, from Ton

Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonSystemic inflammation is associated with an elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online Feb. 20 inFrontiers in Immunology.Xiaoxin Liu, from Ton
Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri
Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing

Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing
Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

by American College of RheumatologyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in these

Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

by American College of RheumatologyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in these
Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli
Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v
Bacteria in the intestine that change in response to inflammation could have an impact on our immune system

Bacteria in the intestine that change in response to inflammation could have an impact on our immune system

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract . Credit: Cell Host & Microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.02.003Gut bacteria have emerged as a focal point of scientific explora

Bacteria in the intestine that change in response to inflammation could have an impact on our immune system

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract . Credit: Cell Host & Microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.02.003Gut bacteria have emerged as a focal point of scientific explora
COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGenetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage. Credit: La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyNew research shows how genetic variations linked to severe c

COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGenetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage. Credit: La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyNew research shows how genetic variations linked to severe c
Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according
Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract infl

Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract infl
Molecule can quickly, and briefly, boost white blood cell counts

Molecule can quickly, and briefly, boost white blood cell counts

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment with a molecule known as A485 can quickly and temporarily increase levels of white blood cells, a critical part of the body's immu

Molecule can quickly, and briefly, boost white blood cell counts

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment with a molecule known as A485 can quickly and temporarily increase levels of white blood cells, a critical part of the body's immu
Study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication

Study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication

by University of NottinghamMethotrexate (MTX) is an anti-metabolite most commonly used in chemotherapy and immunosuppressant in auto-immune diseases. Credit: University of NottinghamA major new s

Study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication

by University of NottinghamMethotrexate (MTX) is an anti-metabolite most commonly used in chemotherapy and immunosuppressant in auto-immune diseases. Credit: University of NottinghamA major new s