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A possible cure for allergies

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h
For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

by Tom AvrilCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn's right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows.

For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

by Tom AvrilCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn's right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows.
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
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitiv

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitiv
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
Study examines the course of back pain over time

Study examines the course of back pain over time

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBack pain is among the most frequently reported health problems in the world. New research published inArthritis Care & Research, an official journal of

Study examines the course of back pain over time

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBack pain is among the most frequently reported health problems in the world. New research published inArthritis Care & Research, an official journal of
VOYAGE phase 3: Dupilumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in children age 6-11

VOYAGE phase 3: Dupilumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in children age 6-11

byAmerican Thoracic SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from the VOYAGE study of dupilumab (Dupixent) showed that the monoclonal antibody significantly reduced exacerbations in children ages

VOYAGE phase 3: Dupilumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in children age 6-11

byAmerican Thoracic SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from the VOYAGE study of dupilumab (Dupixent) showed that the monoclonal antibody significantly reduced exacerbations in children ages
The double face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases

The double face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases

by Osaka UniversityThe RNA-degrading enzyme enhances the function of immune complexes formed by autoantibodies against Ro/SSA and La/SSB antigens. Credit: Ryota Naito et al. JCI Insight 2023Syste

The double face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases

by Osaka UniversityThe RNA-degrading enzyme enhances the function of immune complexes formed by autoantibodies against Ro/SSA and La/SSB antigens. Credit: Ryota Naito et al. JCI Insight 2023Syste
Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population

Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressPresence of Tcf7+CD8+T cells during the primary response to infection. (A) Experimental schematic: Naïve P14 cells (CD45.2) were transferred into congenica

Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressPresence of Tcf7+CD8+T cells during the primary response to infection. (A) Experimental schematic: Naïve P14 cells (CD45.2) were transferred into congenica
Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of South Australia researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a painful

Osteoarthritis biomarker could help cut $23 billion health bill

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of South Australia researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a painful
Parents scrambling after asthma inhaler Flovent removed from market

Parents scrambling after asthma inhaler Flovent removed from market

by Dennis ThompsonA popular asthma inhaler was discontinued on Jan. 1, and the business move has left families scrambling to find a replacement for their kids.Flovent was one of the most commonly pres

Parents scrambling after asthma inhaler Flovent removed from market

by Dennis ThompsonA popular asthma inhaler was discontinued on Jan. 1, and the business move has left families scrambling to find a replacement for their kids.Flovent was one of the most commonly pres
Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

(HealthDay)—Is arthritis pain getting in the way of your fitness plans? That need not be the case.In fact,physical activitycan be vital to your continued mobility.Osteoarthritis is a

Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

(HealthDay)—Is arthritis pain getting in the way of your fitness plans? That need not be the case.In fact,physical activitycan be vital to your continued mobility.Osteoarthritis is a