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New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an
CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the
Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

byAustralian National UniversityA 3D printed stencil of the DECTIN-1 protein's structure. Credit: Tracey Nearmy/ANUA protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal i

Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

byAustralian National UniversityA 3D printed stencil of the DECTIN-1 protein's structure. Credit: Tracey Nearmy/ANUA protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal i
Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

byDIFFERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), this musculoskeletal disorder affects approximately 1.71 billion people globally. Osteoarthritis is a c

Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences

byDIFFERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), this musculoskeletal disorder affects approximately 1.71 billion people globally. Osteoarthritis is a c
Groundbreaking study reveals clues to predict mortality in rare VEXAS syndrome

Groundbreaking study reveals clues to predict mortality in rare VEXAS syndrome

by American College of RheumatologyHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirate. Credit: Bobjgalindo/Wikiped

Groundbreaking study reveals clues to predict mortality in rare VEXAS syndrome

by American College of RheumatologyHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirate. Credit: Bobjgalindo/Wikiped
'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
Home-based phototherapy as effective as office-based for psoriasis

Home-based phototherapy as effective as office-based for psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor plaque or guttate psoriasis, home-based narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is as effective as office-based phototherapy, according to a study published online Sept. 25 inJ

Home-based phototherapy as effective as office-based for psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor plaque or guttate psoriasis, home-based narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is as effective as office-based phototherapy, according to a study published online Sept. 25 inJ
Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

by King's College LondonReductions in ICS–formoterol maintenance dose throughout the study. (A) Patients reducing their ICS–formoterol maintenance dose at the end of the reduction period (wee

Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

by King's College LondonReductions in ICS–formoterol maintenance dose throughout the study. (A) Patients reducing their ICS–formoterol maintenance dose at the end of the reduction period (wee
Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa
Trial data underpins FDA approval of omalizumab for food allergy

Trial data underpins FDA approval of omalizumab for food allergy

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday's Food and Drug Administration approval of a supplemental biologics license for the monoclo

Trial data underpins FDA approval of omalizumab for food allergy

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday's Food and Drug Administration approval of a supplemental biologics license for the monoclo
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