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Study reveals analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in Annona squamosa leaves

Study reveals analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in Annona squamosa leaves

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPAnnona squamosa is already used medicinally in several countries and is used in folk medicine to treat pain and arthritis. Credit: Marcos José SalvadorIn Brazil, researchers

Study reveals analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in Annona squamosa leaves

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPAnnona squamosa is already used medicinally in several countries and is used in folk medicine to treat pain and arthritis. Credit: Marcos José SalvadorIn Brazil, researchers
Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

byAustralian National UniversityA 3D printed stencil of the DECTIN-1 protein's structure. Credit: Tracey Nearmy/ANUA protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal i

Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

byAustralian National UniversityA 3D printed stencil of the DECTIN-1 protein's structure. Credit: Tracey Nearmy/ANUA protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal i
Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t

Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t
Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayBreakthrough research has revealed new ways to remove immune cells that cause skin autoimmune diseases wit

Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayBreakthrough research has revealed new ways to remove immune cells that cause skin autoimmune diseases wit
Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa
Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

byDIFFERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), this musculoskeletal disorder affects approximately 1.71 billion people globally. Osteoarthritis is a c

Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

byDIFFERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), this musculoskeletal disorder affects approximately 1.71 billion people globally. Osteoarthritis is a c
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
Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

by King's College LondonReductions in ICS–formoterol maintenance dose throughout the study. (A) Patients reducing their ICS–formoterol maintenance dose at the end of the reduction period (wee

Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

by King's College LondonReductions in ICS–formoterol maintenance dose throughout the study. (A) Patients reducing their ICS–formoterol maintenance dose at the end of the reduction period (wee
Study finds hydroxychloroquine lowers risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study finds hydroxychloroquine lowers risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, shows that tre

Study finds hydroxychloroquine lowers risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, shows that tre
Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup

Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCredit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceWhenever a sink overflows, the flooding is usually caused by a blockage that has built up in the drains. Similarly, as we age,

Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCredit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceWhenever a sink overflows, the flooding is usually caused by a blockage that has built up in the drains. Similarly, as we age,
FDA wants more data on first needle-free antidote for severe allergic reactions

FDA wants more data on first needle-free antidote for severe allergic reactions

by Denise MannIn a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.Ap

FDA wants more data on first needle-free antidote for severe allergic reactions

by Denise MannIn a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.Ap