A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h

Updated on: March 25,2024

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h

Updated on:March 25,2024

What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?

by Fabien B. Vincent and Michelle Leech,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageArthritis is a broad term to describe inflammation of the joints which become swollen and painful. There are man

Updated on: June 15,2024

What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?

by Fabien B. Vincent and Michelle Leech,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageArthritis is a broad term to describe inflammation of the joints which become swollen and painful. There are man

Updated on:June 15,2024

New genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis revealed by analysis of multiple ancestry groups

by RIKENEnrichment of high PIP variants within open chromatin regions of 18 blood cell populations was analyzed by gchromVAR software. The horizontal dashed line indicates Bonferroni corrected P

Updated on: May 26,2024

New genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis revealed by analysis of multiple ancestry groups

by RIKENEnrichment of high PIP variants within open chromatin regions of 18 blood cell populations was analyzed by gchromVAR software. The horizontal dashed line indicates Bonferroni corrected P

Updated on:May 26,2024

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

Updated on: March 02,2024

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

Updated on:March 02,2024

Psoriasis not caused by spontaneous mutations in skin cells, finds study

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayPsoriasis—a chronic skin condition—is not caused or spread by spontaneous genetic mutations in the skin, new research suggests.Th

Updated on: January 28,2024

Psoriasis not caused by spontaneous mutations in skin cells, finds study

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayPsoriasis—a chronic skin condition—is not caused or spread by spontaneous genetic mutations in the skin, new research suggests.Th

Updated on:January 28,2024

Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rhe

Updated on: June 26,2024

Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rhe

Updated on:June 26,2024

Study pinpoints optimal timing for RSV vaccine during pregnancy

Updated on: November 14,2024

Study pinpoints optimal timing for RSV vaccine during pregnancy

Updated on:November 14,2024

Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

by University of SussexPrevalence of generalized joint hypermobility. (A) Shows the difference in prevalence of GJH in participants who meet diagnostic criteria for ICD-10 depression (blue bar) a

Updated on: May 13,2024

Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

by University of SussexPrevalence of generalized joint hypermobility. (A) Shows the difference in prevalence of GJH in participants who meet diagnostic criteria for ICD-10 depression (blue bar) a

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

Updated on: April 23,2024

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

Updated on:April 23,2024

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio

Updated on: March 05,2024

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio

Updated on:March 05,2024

A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

by Translational Research InstituteCredit: Translational Research InstituteScientists are ready to trial a new cancer vaccine in humans following the successful outcome of their preclinical studies.Th

Updated on: March 26,2024

A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

by Translational Research InstituteCredit: Translational Research InstituteScientists are ready to trial a new cancer vaccine in humans following the successful outcome of their preclinical studies.Th

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is the second most common cause of chronic respiratory deaths in the overall population of sub-Saharan Africa. The study

Updated on: October 30,2024

Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is the second most common cause of chronic respiratory deaths in the overall population of sub-Saharan Africa. The study

Updated on:October 30,2024