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Skyrizi approved for psoriatic arthritis

Skyrizi approved for psoriatic arthritis

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the approval of Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) to treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis, the manufacturer announced Friday.The

Skyrizi approved for psoriatic arthritis

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the approval of Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) to treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis, the manufacturer announced Friday.The
App tackles problem of 'glue ear' in children

App tackles problem of 'glue ear' in children

by Alex Earnshaw,Aston UniversityAston University is tackling the problem of 'glue ear' in children with a free* hearing test app for any concerned families.The main cause of temporary c

App tackles problem of 'glue ear' in children

by Alex Earnshaw,Aston UniversityAston University is tackling the problem of 'glue ear' in children with a free* hearing test app for any concerned families.The main cause of temporary c
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
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
'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

by Anna Megdell,University of Michigan“A T cell's specific identity and function are ruled by metabolic pathways, so each type of T cell's inner workings are distinct,” Hanna Hong explai

'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

by Anna Megdell,University of Michigan“A T cell's specific identity and function are ruled by metabolic pathways, so each type of T cell's inner workings are distinct,” Hanna Hong explai
Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered
Study finds TNF blockers are not associated with poor pregnancy outcomes

Study finds TNF blockers are not associated with poor pregnancy outcomes

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording tonew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeti

Study finds TNF blockers are not associated with poor pregnancy outcomes

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording tonew researchatACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeti
Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

by Cactus CommunicationsSLE involves abnormal activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses, leading to systemic immune dysregulation and renal impairment. The complement system's dysfun

Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

by Cactus CommunicationsSLE involves abnormal activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses, leading to systemic immune dysregulation and renal impairment. The complement system's dysfun
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
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
Can science take the STING out of runaway inflammation?

Can science take the STING out of runaway inflammation?

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reportsand Cincinnati Children'sUntil the COVID-19 pandemic exploded, few people outside of res

Can science take the STING out of runaway inflammation?

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reportsand Cincinnati Children'sUntil the COVID-19 pandemic exploded, few people outside of res