FDA wants more data on first needle-free antidote for severe allergic reactions

by Denise MannIn a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.Ap

Updated on: January 27,2024

FDA wants more data on first needle-free antidote for severe allergic reactions

by Denise MannIn a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.Ap

Updated on:January 27,2024

Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayBreakthrough research has revealed new ways to remove immune cells that cause skin autoimmune diseases wit

Updated on: January 25,2024

Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayBreakthrough research has revealed new ways to remove immune cells that cause skin autoimmune diseases wit

Updated on:January 25,2024

Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFoam gas-entrapping materials (GEMs). Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarbon monoxide is best known as a potentially deadly gas. However, in s

Updated on: April 01,2024

Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFoam gas-entrapping materials (GEMs). Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarbon monoxide is best known as a potentially deadly gas. However, in s

Updated on:April 01,2024

How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?

by Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn important factor in achievingherd immunityagainst SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19

Updated on: April 13,2024

How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?

by Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn important factor in achievingherd immunityagainst SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19

Updated on:April 13,2024

Monoclonal antibody improves cat allergen immunotherapy

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.08.029An experimental

Updated on: March 02,2024

Monoclonal antibody improves cat allergen immunotherapy

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.08.029An experimental

Updated on:March 02,2024

Peresolimab found to be efficacious for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkinePeresolimab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody designed to stimulate the endogenous programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitory pathway, is efficacious for patien

Updated on: June 28,2024

Peresolimab found to be efficacious for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkinePeresolimab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody designed to stimulate the endogenous programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitory pathway, is efficacious for patien

Updated on:June 28,2024

Novel immunotherapy approach to treat cat allergy

by Luxembourg Institute of HealthBlack and orange cats Credit: LIHResearchers from the Department of Infection and Immunity of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) brought forward the potential of

Updated on: March 05,2024

Novel immunotherapy approach to treat cat allergy

by Luxembourg Institute of HealthBlack and orange cats Credit: LIHResearchers from the Department of Infection and Immunity of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) brought forward the potential of

Updated on:March 05,2024

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc

Updated on: January 25,2024

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc

Updated on:January 25,2024

Updated systemic lupus erythematosus management recommendations

by EULARCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many

Updated on: January 27,2024

Updated systemic lupus erythematosus management recommendations

by EULARCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many

Updated on:January 27,2024

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U

Updated on: March 02,2024

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U

Updated on:March 02,2024

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with

Updated on: January 29,2024

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with

Updated on:January 29,2024

Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major cause of cardiovascular disease in Africa, even as acute rheumatic fever and RHD

Updated on: June 01,2024

Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major cause of cardiovascular disease in Africa, even as acute rheumatic fever and RHD

Updated on:June 01,2024