COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea

Updated on: April 10,2024

COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea

Updated on:April 10,2024

Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver the past month or two, manynorthern hemisphere countriesincluding the U.S. and the U.K. have seen a large wave of

Updated on: April 13,2024

Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver the past month or two, manynorthern hemisphere countriesincluding the U.S. and the U.K. have seen a large wave of

Updated on:April 13,2024

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa

Updated on: April 22,2024

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa

Updated on:April 22,2024

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti

Updated on: June 17,2024

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti

Updated on:June 17,2024

Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system, study shows

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesSchematic of experimental setup. Twenty participants were split into two groups (first group: 4 females (pink), 6 males (blue); second

Updated on: March 07,2024

Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system, study shows

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesSchematic of experimental setup. Twenty participants were split into two groups (first group: 4 females (pink), 6 males (blue); second

Updated on:March 07,2024

Review discusses metabolic reprogramming of T cells

by Cactus CommunicationsT cell immunotherapy can be optimized by understanding the metabolism of T cells. This review article summarizes the intricacies of effector and memory T cell metabolic reprogr

Updated on: March 07,2024

Review discusses metabolic reprogramming of T cells

by Cactus CommunicationsT cell immunotherapy can be optimized by understanding the metabolism of T cells. This review article summarizes the intricacies of effector and memory T cell metabolic reprogr

Updated on:March 07,2024

Scientists create device to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

by Houston MethodistSmaller than a grain of rice, this tiny nanodevice, invented by a Houston Methodist scientist, delivers immunotherapy straight into a tumor, eliminating both side effects and

Updated on: April 22,2024

Scientists create device to deliver immunotherapy without side effects

by Houston MethodistSmaller than a grain of rice, this tiny nanodevice, invented by a Houston Methodist scientist, delivers immunotherapy straight into a tumor, eliminating both side effects and

Updated on:April 22,2024

How one inflammatory disorder exacerbates another

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaInflammation in the gums can increase susceptibility to other forms of inflammation, such as arthritis, through changes to immune cell precur

Updated on: March 25,2024

How one inflammatory disorder exacerbates another

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaInflammation in the gums can increase susceptibility to other forms of inflammation, such as arthritis, through changes to immune cell precur

Updated on:March 25,2024

'Junk DNA' is a double-edged sword, and the good side has anti-cancer potential

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRochester biologists show how selfish genetic elements that can cause tumors may also trigger the death of cancer cells.S

Updated on: March 13,2024

'Junk DNA' is a double-edged sword, and the good side has anti-cancer potential

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRochester biologists show how selfish genetic elements that can cause tumors may also trigger the death of cancer cells.S

Updated on:March 13,2024

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli

Updated on: July 17,2024

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli

Updated on:July 17,2024

Team publishes findings about compound with potential for treating rheumatoid arthritis

by Montana State UniversityThis is a hand afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: The University of ManchesterMontana State University researchers and their collaborators have published their

Updated on: April 20,2024

Team publishes findings about compound with potential for treating rheumatoid arthritis

by Montana State UniversityThis is a hand afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: The University of ManchesterMontana State University researchers and their collaborators have published their

Updated on:April 20,2024

Study shows autoantibodies behind lifelong risk of viral infection

byUniversity of ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study,publishedin theJournal of Experimental Medicine, shows that about 2% of the population develop autoantibodies against

Updated on: July 30,2024

Study shows autoantibodies behind lifelong risk of viral infection

byUniversity of ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study,publishedin theJournal of Experimental Medicine, shows that about 2% of the population develop autoantibodies against

Updated on:July 30,2024