Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

byUniversity of CambridgeBiochemist Professor Anne Willis and immunologist Dr James Thaventhiran at the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge led this work. Credit: Mike Thornton, S

Updated on: January 26,2024 17

Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

byUniversity of CambridgeBiochemist Professor Anne Willis and immunologist Dr James Thaventhiran at the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge led this work. Credit: Mike Thornton, S

Updated on:January 26,2024 17

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 0

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 0

Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflamma

Updated on: January 29,2024 0

Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflamma

Updated on:January 29,2024 0

Adverse childhood experiences negatively impact adults with lupus

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with lupus who report having had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect and household challenges, r

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

Adverse childhood experiences negatively impact adults with lupus

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with lupus who report having had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect and household challenges, r

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

Understanding allergies

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainDo you blow your nose and rub your itchy eyes more than usual in the spring? Chances are you have hay fever, also called allergic rhiniti

Updated on: March 04,2024 9

Understanding allergies

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainDo you blow your nose and rub your itchy eyes more than usual in the spring? Chances are you have hay fever, also called allergic rhiniti

Updated on:March 04,2024 9

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie

Updated on: May 13,2024 3

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie

Updated on:May 13,2024 3

Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy, study suggests

by RIKENThe study found that successful oral immunotherapy in children was associated with having Bifidobacterium bacteria in the gut, while unsuccessful treatment was associated with having ecze

Updated on: March 20,2024 18

Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy, study suggests

by RIKENThe study found that successful oral immunotherapy in children was associated with having Bifidobacterium bacteria in the gut, while unsuccessful treatment was associated with having ecze

Updated on:March 20,2024 18

Positive effects of omega-3 on immune system in cases of severe COVID

by Karolinska Institutet(A) RT-qPCR analysis of MX1 mRNA expression in WISH cells stimulated with patient serum in the absence (right panel) or presence (middle panel) of exogenous n-3 PUFA (plac

Updated on: April 20,2024 13

Positive effects of omega-3 on immune system in cases of severe COVID

by Karolinska Institutet(A) RT-qPCR analysis of MX1 mRNA expression in WISH cells stimulated with patient serum in the absence (right panel) or presence (middle panel) of exogenous n-3 PUFA (plac

Updated on:April 20,2024 13

Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMultiple generations of mice studied in the lab of Farshid Guilak at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indi

Updated on: April 07,2024 14

Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMultiple generations of mice studied in the lab of Farshid Guilak at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indi

Updated on:April 07,2024 14

Trials bring hope for world–first rheumatoid arthritis treatment

by University of QueenslandUQ’s Diamantina Institute Professor Ranjeny Thomas. Credit: University of QueenslandHuman trials of an innovative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis developed by The Un

Updated on: March 24,2024 10

Trials bring hope for world–first rheumatoid arthritis treatment

by University of QueenslandUQ’s Diamantina Institute Professor Ranjeny Thomas. Credit: University of QueenslandHuman trials of an innovative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis developed by The Un

Updated on:March 24,2024 10

Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according t

Updated on: May 05,2024 14

Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according t

Updated on:May 05,2024 14

Study finds opioids double risk of venous thromboembolism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyRisk of outcomes (HR, 95% CI) with opioid initiation compared to NSAID initiation after adjustment for propensity score weights and imbalanced covariables (CVD

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

Study finds opioids double risk of venous thromboembolism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyRisk of outcomes (HR, 95% CI) with opioid initiation compared to NSAID initiation after adjustment for propensity score weights and imbalanced covariables (CVD

Updated on:May 13,2024 5