PET probe images inflammation with high sensitivity and selectivity
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a breakthrough method to detect inflammation in the body using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This innovative probe targets CD45, a marker abundantly ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Vitamin D and keloid scars: Researchers find inhibiting enzyme could lead to treatment
Keloids are fibrotic scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, often causing physical disfigurement and emotional distress. These scars are driven by an overproduction of extracellular matrix components ...
Jan 22, 2025
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New guidelines address pain treatment infections
The first comprehensive guidelines dedicated to minimizing infections in patients undergoing surgeries and procedures involving regional anesthesia and acute and chronic interventional pain management have been published ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Drawing a line from the gut microbiome to inflammation and depression
It's become increasingly clear that the gut microbiome can affect human health, including mental health. Which bacterial species influence the development of disease and how they do so, however, is only just starting to be ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Researchers find protein that may stop autoimmune diseases and allergies
Houston Methodist researchers have identified a key protein as a potential therapeutic target for stopping the body's immune system from mistakenly attacking itself, offering new hope for treating autoimmune diseases and ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers
People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for "leaky gut," according to new research at Uppsala University. These changes in the gut could ...
Jan 20, 2025
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Stoking 'good' antibodies could be key to reducing serious bee venom allergic reactions
Monash University scientists have identified an immune system power play behind serious bee venom allergy, which lands twice as many Australians in hospital emergency departments each year as snake or spider bites.
Jan 20, 2025
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FDA approves Omvoh for moderately to severely active Crohn's disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly's Omvoh (mirikizumab-mrkz) for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in adults.
Jan 17, 2025
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Large-scale analysis discovers genetic loci associated with allergic sensitization
A research team from University of Tsukuba performed a large-scale genome analysis of Japanese and European populations and discovered gene regions (genetic polymorphisms) related to allergic sensitization.
Jan 17, 2025
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Chameleon-like immune cells may worsen asthma
Researchers at McMaster University have made an important discovery in the field of asthma research, identifying a new population of immune cells that may play a crucial role in the severity of asthma symptoms.
Jan 15, 2025
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Blood test discovery offers hope for easier asthma diagnosis and care
Scientists at Rutgers Health have discovered that a simple blood test could diagnose asthma and determine its severity, a breakthrough that could transform how the disease is identified and monitored.
Jan 15, 2025
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Study finds strategies to minimize acne recurrence after taking medication for severe acne
Isotretinoin, commonly referred to as Accutane, is the only approved medical treatment capable of inducing long-term remission of severe acne. Although highly effective, some individuals experience recurrence of acne after ...
Jan 15, 2025
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Genetic predisposition to birch pollen allergy decoded
Birch pollen allergy is one of the most common allergies in Europe and affects around 450,000 people in Austria alone. It considerably impairs the quality of life and can lead to chronic diseases such as asthma in the long ...
Jan 15, 2025
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Gout flares often underreported in US adults with gout
Gout flares are commonly underreported among U.S. adults with gout, according to a study published in the January issue of ACR Open Rheumatology.
Jan 14, 2025
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Researchers investigate reports of painful skin when tapering cortisone cream
Painful skin and trouble sleeping are among the problems reported when tapering cortisone cream for atopic eczema. This has been shown by a study headed by the University of Gothenburg. Many users consider the problems to ...
Jan 14, 2025
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Autoimmune skin condition linked to higher risk of heart disease
Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), an autoimmune disease that causes skin inflammation, have a higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), or hardening of the arteries, UT Southwestern ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Researchers identify risk factors for poor prognosis in alopecia areata
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disease that leads to sudden circular hair loss. The clinical course of AA is unpredictable and varies greatly from individual to individual. Numerous studies have shown that AA ...
Jan 9, 2025
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Saliva proteins linked to gum disease progression identified
Measuring levels of key proteins in patients' saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves to track the progression of gum disease (periodontitis), suggests a new study led by researchers ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Researchers reveal how psychological stress may aggravate skin allergies
Psychological stress is known to exacerbate skin allergies, but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood.
Jan 7, 2025
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Does drinking milk really make congestion worse?
There is a long-standing belief that drinking milk when you're sick can worsen cold symptoms and increase mucus production. However, research suggests this belief is more related to perception than to actual effects on the ...
Jan 4, 2025
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FDA approves Gemtesa for overactive bladder in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Sumitomo Pharma's Gemtesa (vibegron) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for men with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms receiving pharmacologic therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Jan 3, 2025
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The nose knows: Nasal swab detects asthma type in kids
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype. This non-invasive approach could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Discovery of 'pliancy genes' showcases role of latent epigenetic programs in retinal recovery
The retina is a dynamic tissue of the eye made up of many different types of cells. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used single-cell sequencing techniques to study retinal cells called Müller glia, showing ...
Jan 2, 2025
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