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Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr
Impact of dietary interventions inconsistent in rheumatoid arthritis

Impact of dietary interventions inconsistent in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the impact of dietary interventions is inconsistent, although some research indicates benefit for omega-3 supplementation, according to a revie

Impact of dietary interventions inconsistent in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the impact of dietary interventions is inconsistent, although some research indicates benefit for omega-3 supplementation, according to a revie
New understanding of the gut immune system may hold promise for Crohn's disease patients

New understanding of the gut immune system may hold promise for Crohn's disease patients

by Technical University of DenmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTricks played by certain disease-driving gut bacteria might help explain differences in how patients experience Crohn's dise

New understanding of the gut immune system may hold promise for Crohn's disease patients

by Technical University of DenmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTricks played by certain disease-driving gut bacteria might help explain differences in how patients experience Crohn's dise
Key protein linked to immune disorders

Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO

Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO
Repurposing tocilizumab in scleroderma patients may prevent early lung disease

Repurposing tocilizumab in scleroderma patients may prevent early lung disease

by Jordyn Imhoff,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Michigan Medicine's Scleroderma Program and published in Arthritis & Rheumatology found that tocilizumab,

Repurposing tocilizumab in scleroderma patients may prevent early lung disease

by Jordyn Imhoff,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Michigan Medicine's Scleroderma Program and published in Arthritis & Rheumatology found that tocilizumab,
Do you know a child with a peanut allergy? The FDA just approved a treatment drug

Do you know a child with a peanut allergy? The FDA just approved a treatment drug

by David J. NealCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids who live with peanut allergies, which can have consequences ranging from annoying to fatal, now have an approved form of pharmaceutical relief, the FDA an

Do you know a child with a peanut allergy? The FDA just approved a treatment drug

by David J. NealCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids who live with peanut allergies, which can have consequences ranging from annoying to fatal, now have an approved form of pharmaceutical relief, the FDA an
A novel animal model for analysing human natural killer cell functions in vivo

A novel animal model for analysing human natural killer cell functions in vivo

by Kawasaki CityFigure 1: Humanized mice were generated by transplanting 2.5 x 104 human cord blood-derived CD34+ HSC cells into irradiated NOG-IL-2 mice. After human CD34+ cell transplantation, human

A novel animal model for analysing human natural killer cell functions in vivo

by Kawasaki CityFigure 1: Humanized mice were generated by transplanting 2.5 x 104 human cord blood-derived CD34+ HSC cells into irradiated NOG-IL-2 mice. After human CD34+ cell transplantation, human
Myogenes identified for spondyloarthritis synovitis

Myogenes identified for spondyloarthritis synovitis

There are disease-specific and inflammation-independent stromal alterations in spondyloarthritis synovitis, according to a study published online Sept. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatism.(HealthDay

Myogenes identified for spondyloarthritis synovitis

There are disease-specific and inflammation-independent stromal alterations in spondyloarthritis synovitis, according to a study published online Sept. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatism.(HealthDay
Immunity after COVID-19 illness may last at least 1 year

Immunity after COVID-19 illness may last at least 1 year

by Ernie MundellLong-term data from northern Italy—an area hit hard during the early days of the pandemic—suggests that reinfection after recovery from COVID-19 infection is very rare, and immunity in

Immunity after COVID-19 illness may last at least 1 year

by Ernie MundellLong-term data from northern Italy—an area hit hard during the early days of the pandemic—suggests that reinfection after recovery from COVID-19 infection is very rare, and immunity in
Urine of COVID-19 patients could predict who will develop severe disease

Urine of COVID-19 patients could predict who will develop severe disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUrine analysis of COVID-19 patients revealed elevated levels of specific biomarkers of the immune system compared to those who w

Urine of COVID-19 patients could predict who will develop severe disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUrine analysis of COVID-19 patients revealed elevated levels of specific biomarkers of the immune system compared to those who w
Causes of osteoarthritis mapped in new biobank

Causes of osteoarthritis mapped in new biobank

by Sanna Trygg,Lund University"What are the fundamental mechanical causes of osteoarthritis? And how can we slow or reverse its progression?" These are the questions asked by professor

Causes of osteoarthritis mapped in new biobank

by Sanna Trygg,Lund University"What are the fundamental mechanical causes of osteoarthritis? And how can we slow or reverse its progression?" These are the questions asked by professor
Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre