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117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

by Elana GotkineIn 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according toresearch

117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023

by Elana GotkineIn 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according toresearch
New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an
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
How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the

How two proteins that bind to RNA contribute to the inflammation of asthma

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA publication inFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biologyled by researchers from King's College London has, for the
The role of T cells in fighting cancer

The role of T cells in fighting cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from CU Cancer Center member Jing Hong Wang, MD, Ph.D., and recent University of Colorado Immunology program graduate Rachel Woo

The role of T cells in fighting cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from CU Cancer Center member Jing Hong Wang, MD, Ph.D., and recent University of Colorado Immunology program graduate Rachel Woo
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
Updated guidelines released for management of atopic dermatitis

Updated guidelines released for management of atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineIn updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and published online Dec. 17 in theAnna

Updated guidelines released for management of atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineIn updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and published online Dec. 17 in theAnna
Could a nasal spray replace an EpiPen? Here's what an allergist says

Could a nasal spray replace an EpiPen? Here's what an allergist says

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the millions of Americans who have a food allergy, doctors recommend they always carry an epinephrine auto-injector

Could a nasal spray replace an EpiPen? Here's what an allergist says

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the millions of Americans who have a food allergy, doctors recommend they always carry an epinephrine auto-injector
How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?

How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?

by Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn important factor in achievingherd immunityagainst SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19

How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?

by Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn important factor in achievingherd immunityagainst SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19
CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA metabolic enzyme that has been studied in cancer biology and is important for T cell function may offer a new target for anti-inf

CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA metabolic enzyme that has been studied in cancer biology and is important for T cell function may offer a new target for anti-inf
Children with asthma at risk for anxiety

Children with asthma at risk for anxiety

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found.Researche

Children with asthma at risk for anxiety

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found.Researche
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