All articles tagged: Inflammatory disorders
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01 July at 12.59 PM
Psoriasis, with or without psoriatic arthritis, associated with fatiguePsoriasis is associated with fatigue, especially among those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. |
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28 June at 06.10 PM
Clinical response seen for patients with severe asthma initiating biologicsPatients with severe asthma initiating biologics exhibit clinical responses and super-responses, but 40 to 50% do not meet response criteria, according to a study published online June 22 in Allergy. |
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28 June at 08.51 AM
Investigators propose modified criteria for identifying anaphylaxis in infants and young childrenA Mass General team has developed modified criteria that may help health care professionals more accurately identify anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, in infants and young children. |
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26 June at 04.51 PM
Tai chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivorsNew research led by UCLA Health confirms that both tai chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering anti-viral defenses. |
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25 June at 02.13 PM
Smoking and RA with obstructive pattern shows less spirometry declinePatients who have smoked with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and an obstructive pattern may be a unique phenotype, according to a study published online June 17 in RMD Open. |
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25 June at 07.27 AM
Research identifies gut bacterial strains linked to inflammatory bowel diseaseA new study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham, reveals that particular strains of gut bacteria are linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that affects millions of people and is increasing in prevalence. |
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25 June at 06.19 AM
Robotic methods help put brakes on inflammatory diseasesFully automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, are poised to improve the lives of millions of people living with inflammatory diseases worldwide. |
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21 June at 06.22 AM
New biomarker research thaws understanding of cold-induced pediatric asthmaMany parents have long known the link between lower air temperatures and asthma flare-ups in children who suffer from the disorder. But a lack of clear science behind the link has kept many feeling left out in the cold. |
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12 June at 03.10 AM
Does inflammation in mid-life affect late-life mobility?In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, having high inflammation in midlife was associated with a clinically meaningful slower gait speed—an indicator of mobility—20 years later. |
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11 June at 01.16 PM
Genetically healthy skin transplants show promise for rare skin disordersResearchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan have successfully treated the skin diseases epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) and ichthyosis with confetti (IWC) by transplanting genetically healthy skin to inflamed areas. Transplanting healthy skin to inflamed areas has been used as a treatment option for severe burn injuries. |
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10 June at 07.00 PM
Lab-grown 'mini-guts' could help in development of new and more personalized treatments for Crohn's diseaseCambridge scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease and how it presents in patients. |
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10 June at 10.33 AM
Gut microbes from aged mice induce inflammation in young mice, study findsWhen scientists transplanted the gut microbes of aged mice into young "germ-free" mice—raised to have no gut microbes of their own—the recipient mice experienced an increase in inflammation that parallels inflammatory processes associated with aging in humans. Young germ-free mice transplanted with microbes from other young mice had no such increase. |
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08 June at 10.10 AM
Isotretinoin effective for acne in those receiving gender-affirming therapy, study showsIsotretinoin is well tolerated and effective for individuals receiving masculinizing gender-affirming hormonal therapy who have acne, according to a study published online May 29 in JAMA Dermatology. |
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05 June at 11.00 AM
Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease discoveredResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with UCL and Imperial College London, have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions, and which can be targeted using existing drugs. |
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01 June at 01.20 PM
Study finds 1.5 percent ruxolitinib cream safe, effective for teens with eczemaLong-term intermittent use of ruxolitinib cream is well tolerated and provides disease control in adolescent patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published online May 2 in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. |
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27 May at 10.37 AM
Antihypertensives linked to eczematous dermatitis in seniors, study findsAntihypertensive drugs are associated with an increased risk for eczematous dermatitis in older adults, and the effect sizes are largest for diuretics and calcium channel blockers, according to a study published May 22 in JAMA Dermatology. |
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23 May at 09.30 AM
Parents' vaping might help spur eczema in kidsA mom or dad who vapes at home might be setting their child up for eczema, new research suggests. |
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17 May at 11.00 AM
Link between e-cigarette use and early age of asthma onset in US adults discoveredA significant link between the use of electronic cigarettes and earlier age of asthma onset in U.S. adults was reported by UTHealth Houston researchers May 17, 2024 in JAMA Network Open. |
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16 May at 05.03 PM
Evaluating a mobile app as a training tool to detect skin diseasesThe Journal of Medical Internet Research has published the results from the first phase of the validation study on the SkinNTDs mobile app, which aims to help control neglected tropical diseases and some common skin diseases, which particularly affect countries with low per capita incomes. |
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10 May at 11.51 AM
Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?Miguel Divo, a lung specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, sits in an exam room across from Joel Rubinstein, who has asthma. Rubinstein, a retired psychiatrist, is about to get a checkup and hear a surprising pitch—for the planet, as well as his health. |
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25 April at 11.40 AM
Tobacco smoking reduces the odds of psoriasis improvement, study findsTobacco smoking is negatively associated with resolution of psoriasis symptoms, according to a study published in the April issue of Tobacco Induced Diseases. |
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23 April at 04.05 PM
PET scans uncover smoldering inflammation in MS patientsA new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans could reveal hidden inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are being treated with highly-effective treatments. The findings were published in Clinical Nuclear Medicine. |
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22 April at 03.00 PM
Scientists discover the cellular functions of a family of proteins integral to inflammatory diseasesIn a scientific breakthrough, Mount Sinai researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases. |
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17 April at 11.08 AM
Researchers find evidence a natural juice can help gut healthA team of researchers at the University of Missouri is uncovering how the juice from red cabbage, long used in traditional medicine, can alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in mice, offering hope to the estimated 3 million Americans who suffer from IBD, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. |
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16 April at 05.01 PM
Improving asthma control in young adultsHere's a surprising statistic: Nearly 50% of people with asthma do not take their medications as prescribed. That means they risk a flare-up of symptoms or a visit to the emergency room. Asthma researchers have studied medication adherence in children and adults to improve patient education, but rarely the population that bridges those groups: young adults. |
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12 April at 08.56 AM
Inflammation discovery advances the fight against chronic liver diseaseIn a world-first, QIMR Berghofer scientists have discovered the mechanism that causes severe inflammation among millions of people with chronic liver disease. |
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08 April at 03.35 PM
Heart-on-a-chip model used to glean insights into COVID-19-induced heart inflammationResearchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals have created a unique heart-on-a-chip model that is helping untangle the causes of COVID-19-induced heart inflammation and uncover strategies to reduce its impact. |
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28 March at 02.42 PM
Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseasesTryptophan is an essential amino acid, which means that it cannot be produced by the body but must be included as part of our diet. People with chronic bowel inflammation consume significantly more tryptophan than healthy people, as shown by previous research that involved members of the Cluster of Excellence "Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation" (PMI) at Kiel University. |
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24 March at 04.40 PM
Bypassing oral immunotherapy buildup safe in children with food allergyAn initial phase of multifood sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that bypasses oral immunotherapy (OIT) buildup is safe and effective, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. |
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20 March at 03.14 PM
Study reveals how ulcer bacteria's ability to attach to inflamed stomach is affected by pHA study by Anna Arnqvist's research group at Umeå University reveals molecular details about the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori's ability to bind to an inflamed stomach and how this is controlled by the stomach's pH. An increased understanding of how H. pylori bacteria can cause a persistent lifelong infection is an important piece of the puzzle in order to ultimately identify the characteri |
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18 March at 01.45 PM
Keeping score: Novel method might help differentiate two serious skin diseasesYour skin becomes red and spots filled with pus appear, so you visit a dermatologist. When these symptoms spread to the skin throughout the body, it is difficult for the physician to distinguish whether it is generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) or acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), as both have similar symptoms. The two diseases run different courses and require different treatmen |
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15 March at 11.40 AM
117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children identified during 2023In 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according to research published in the March 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. |
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13 March at 02.00 PM
Review suggests the Wim Hof method may reduce inflammation, but has mixed effects on exercise performanceThe Wim Hof method may produce a beneficial anti-inflammatory response characterized by increased epinephrine levels and a reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines, according to a systematic review published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Omar Almahayni and Lucy Hammond from the University of Warwick, UK. |
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13 March at 11.10 AM
Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficultiesPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental comorbidities, according to a study published online March 6 in JAMA Dermatology. |
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12 March at 06.00 AM
Chronic stress and inflammation linked to societal and environmental impacts in new studyFrom anxiety about the state of the world to ongoing waves of COVID-19, the stresses we face can seem relentless and even overwhelming. Worse, these stressors can cause chronic inflammation in our bodies. Chronic inflammation is linked to serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer—and may also affect our thinking and behavior. |
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06 March at 03.40 PM
AAAAI: Early-life day care attendance may lower risk for asthma, allergiesEarly-life day care attendance may be protective against allergen sensitization, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, held from Feb. 23 to 26 in Washington, D.C. |
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27 February at 06.30 PM
Poorly controlled asthma emits same quantity of greenhouse gas as 124,000 homes each year in the UK: StudyPatients whose asthma is poorly controlled account for eight times excess greenhouse gas emissions compared with those whose condition is well controlled—equivalent to that produced by 124,000 homes each year in the U.K. This result has been published online in the journal Thorax. |
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25 February at 01.50 PM
Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-triggering foods, pediatric study findsA drug can make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small quantities of allergy-triggering foods, according to a new study led by scientists at the Stanford School of Medicine. |
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22 February at 10.45 AM
Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitisAn overly robust immune response to usually harmless germs has been linked to colitis, a potentially severe inflammation of the colon that afflicts millions of people worldwide. A new Yale-led study not only reveals that the presence of one class of fatty acids is the hidden villain that quietly triggers this inflammation, but also found that another group of fats—unsaturated fats such as those fo |
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25 January at 04.25 PM
Study reveals link between cannabis use and current asthma prevalence in US adolescents and adultsAsthma is more common among U.S. individuals who report cannabis use in the most recent 30 days, with the odds of asthma being significantly even greater among individuals who reported cannabis use 20 to 30 days per month, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, City University of New York and Children's National Hospital at George Washington |
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24 January at 09.47 AM
Study identifies promising target for treating inflammatory bowel disease and colitis-induced colorectal cancersInflammation in the gut can trigger a doom loop of sorts. The condition messes with the sensitive relationships between food, digestive acids, microbes and the immune system in ways that can promote further inflammation and, sometimes, the eventual growth of tumors. |
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24 January at 03.00 AM
How does climate change affect eczema?In an analysis of all relevant published studies that assessed atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) associated with trends in climate-related hazards due to greenhouse gas emissions, investigators found that impacts include direct effects on eczema, like particulate matter-induced inflammation from wildfires; and indirect effects, such as stress resulting from drought-induced food insecurity. |
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19 January at 09.24 AM
Vascular changes persist after multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, research findsMultisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) may be associated with an increased risk for future cardiovascular complications due to significant persistent vascular alterations, according to a research letter published online Jan. 16 in JAMA Pediatrics. |
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16 January at 05.16 PM
Researchers reveal Cutibacterium acnes as a potential cause of lichen striatus hypopigmentationLichen striatus (LS), a skin condition manifesting as linear eruptions following Blaschko's lines on the trunk or limbs of children, is often accompanied by hypopigmentation (loss of melanin or skin color). Interestingly, LS has a higher frequency of hypopigmentation compared to other skin inflammations, with up to 50% of cases that can persist for several months to even years. However, the cause |
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16 January at 10.40 AM
Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levelsA new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, shows that engaging in active commuting for a minimum of 45 minutes a day was associated with lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation. |
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16 January at 12.00 AM
Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds studyA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and nearly triple the risk of dying from cancer within the next 15 years. The findings of the study, led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher, are based on data representing 95 million Americans ages 40 and over. |
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15 January at 08.50 AM
Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel diseaseSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 in Gastro Hep Advances. |
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12 January at 08.45 AM
Diet and diverticulitisDivertitulitis is a fairly common condition, especially as we get older. What to eat when plagued with this intestinal condition depends on where one is in the process. For reasons not yet completely understood, little pockets called diverticuli sometimes form in the lining of the digestive tract. The presence of these pouches is called diverticulosis. |
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11 January at 01.06 PM
Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHSA website that helps people with eczema to manage their symptoms could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds, according to new research by the University of Southampton. |
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05 January at 09.23 AM
Bacterial enzyme research paves the way for acne vaccineIn a groundbreaking development in the field of anti-acne therapies, a team of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has created an acne vaccine that successfully reduces inflammation in a mouse acne model. The vaccine neutralizes a specific variant of an enzyme produced by an acne-associated bacteria, while leaving the healthy bacterial enzyme intact. |
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04 January at 01.31 PM
Transgender, gender-diverse individuals report acne-related stigmaTransgender and gender-diverse individuals report experiencing acne-related stigma, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Dermatology. |
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29 December at 11.16 AM
New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammationIschemic cholecystitis is a form of gallbladder inflammation that occurs without gallstones or another form of external compression. It is caused by poor perfusion to the gallbladder tissue. |
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18 December at 05.17 PM
Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfiresNew research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions. |
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13 December at 01.11 PM
Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patientsLower levels of vitamin D found in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients are linked to inflammation, potentially playing a role in the disease's development, according to findings from a cross-sectional observational study published in the journal Medicine. |
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08 December at 02.08 PM
Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthmaA study has shown that severe asthma can be controlled using biologic therapies, without the addition of regular high-dose inhaled steroids, which can have significant side effects. |
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06 December at 03.46 PM
New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammationAging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or "inflammaging," that can lead to tissue dysfunction. New findings reported in The American Journal of Pathology reveal insights into the cellular programs and factors that promote the resolution of inflammation during aging. These findings may lead to the development of new strategies to limit age-related organ decline. |
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05 December at 04.30 PM
Markers of inflammation can predict 180-day mortality in cirrhosisFor patients with newly diagnosed cirrhosis, markers of inflammation can predict 180-day mortality, but not liver-related admissions, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in Scientific Reports. |
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29 November at 04.45 PM
Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in childrenA recent University of Alberta study is shedding more light on how perinatal health and early life events are related to asthma control in children. "Perinatal and early life factors and asthma control among preschoolers: a population-based retrospective cohort study" was published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research. |
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22 November at 12.28 PM
Study finds early anti-inflammatory treatment is best protection for the newborn brainA major systematic review of treatments for protecting the newborn brain from the negative effects of inflammation has found that earlier anti-inflammatory intervention is best, but it's better late than never. |
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20 November at 01.45 PM
Few studies include photos of patients with psoriasis, finds reviewVery few patients with psoriasis are depicted in scientific articles—only a fraction of those included in the research are represented in images. This is revealed by a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, together with researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The lack of images complicates communication with patients, according to the researchers. |
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09 November at 09.00 AM
Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel diseaseHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study conducted in mice. The study was published in mSystems. |
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07 November at 11.00 AM
Body changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. |
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03 November at 07.50 AM
FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseasesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen's Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable with Stelara (ustekinumab) for multiple inflammatory diseases. |
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02 November at 06.00 AM
'Super melanin' heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burnsImagine a skin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins. That's the potential of a synthetic, biomimetic melanin developed by scientists at Northwestern University. |
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01 November at 12.22 PM
Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds studyIBD is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, with a population prevalence of around 0.5%. The main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Unlike irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), IBD results in visible damage to the intestinal mucous membrane. |
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30 October at 11.25 AM
New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancerAn international study involving Birmingham researchers identified for the first time how a protein found in the endothelium supports the transfer of specific immune cells, called macrophages, from the blood into the liver, causing inflammation—which can promote liver disease and liver cancer. |
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26 October at 01.26 PM
A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseasesInflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, arise when there is a dysregulation of the cell signaling pathways controlling the maintenance of homeostasis in the gut, leading to a chronic inflammatory response. |
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16 October at 01.23 PM
An itching paradox—a molecule that triggers the urge to scratch also turns down inflammation in the skinItching can be uncomfortable, but it's a normal part of your skin's immune response to external threats. When you're itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to scratch may have evolved to get you to swat away disease-carrying pests. |
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12 October at 06.00 PM
Almost half of patients with skin disease suffer from sleep disturbances, global study findsAlmost half (42%) of patients with skin disease experience sleep disturbances, a major study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2023 has revealed. |
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11 October at 02.51 PM
Video: Psoriasis of the scalpDr. Dawn Davis, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, says psoriasis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the skin. She says psoriasis is inherited, and more people might have genes that make them more likely to develop the condition. |
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10 October at 04.21 PM
For toddlers allergic to peanuts, a tiny bit of protein therapy under the tongue could be the best approachA three-year clinical trial has shown that the sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT, is safe in peanut-allergic children ages 1 to 4, with a greater likelihood of desensitization and remission the earlier the treatment began. |
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10 October at 01.53 PM
Allergenic foods do not increase risk for infants, research findsEggs, legumes including soya and peanuts, almonds and cashew nuts are now being introduced earlier in infant diets following revised advice in Sweden on the introduction of certain foods. However, there has been no change in the rate of food allergies or eczema in infants at the age of 18 months. |
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29 September at 12.59 PM
Kids with eczema may need further allergy testsSome children who have a common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions because they may have a second allergic-type eczema, a new study suggests. |
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29 September at 12.57 PM
Gut inflammation found to be caused by substance secreted by microbeThe human gut—or gastrointestinal system—where food is broken down into nutrients for the body, is an ecosystem that harbors thousands of bacteria species. While some microorganisms are harmful, many are beneficial and help keep the human body in good health. Besides bacteria, the gut microbiota also consists of other types of microorganisms, including protists, yeasts, and viruses. |
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29 September at 11.03 AM
Study shows that the Basophil Activation Test is best biomarker for predicting allergic reactionsNew research published in the journal Allergy has found that Basophil Activation Test (BAT) can be used to better detect allergies and predict the severity of allergic reactions than traditional predictions made via clinical criteria. |
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19 September at 01.15 PM
Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitisA study led by King's College London compared the safety and efficacy of ciclosporin with methotrexate in children and young people with severe atopic dermatitis, a debilitating skin condition. They also examined whether the severity of the disease changed or returned after treatment ended. |
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19 September at 11.50 AM
New sensor objectively measures scratching intensityAkhil Padmanabha knows about itching. His chronic itching caused by severe eczema was so debilitating that he was hospitalized twice and had to be home-schooled during most of his high school years. Itch so impacted his life that, as an undergraduate, he contemplated becoming a psychologist so he could help chronically ill teens facing similar issues. |
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08 September at 11.02 AM
Is it eczema or psoriasis? An expert offers adviceEczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that can each affect a person's quality of life. |
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04 September at 09.49 AM
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: Long-term effects on mental and neurologic healthChildren and adolescents who have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) after exposure to COVID-19 are recommended to have follow-up heart function testing. A new study from Boston Children's Hospital suggests they should also be monitored for long-term neurologic and psychosocial complications. |
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01 September at 01.00 PM
Atopic dermatitis increases risk for inflammatory bowel diseaseBoth children and adults with atopic dermatitis have an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 30 in JAMA Dermatology. |
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01 September at 10.59 AM
Scientists call for standardization of allergy tests after trials show them to be unreliableDr. Thimo Ruethers from James Cook University's Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) and JCU's Tropical Futures Institute (TFI) in Singapore says that shellfish allergy affects up to 3% of the general population, is usually lifelong and commonly triggers anaphylaxis—a condition that leads to respiratory collapse and can be fatal. In Australia, shellfish allergy is the numbe |
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29 August at 04.01 PM
Molds and yeasts in the indoor environment found to not increase the risk of developing asthmaFungi (molds and yeasts) in the indoor environment are not associated with an increased risk of asthma among children. This finding was made in a study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), which analyzed the microbiota of approximately 380 Finnish homes. |
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29 August at 09.55 AM
Researchers discover common origin behind major childhood allergiesSeveral major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital. |
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30 June at 07.40 AM
Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts sayIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research shows that many people who get IUDs experience moderate to intense pain during the insertion. But it wasn't until recently that providers began to acknowledge this and do something about it. |
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HealthDay
27 June at 03.19 PM
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Beneficial for Blood CancersImmunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) is associated with reductions in hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, severe infections, and associated antimicrobial use among real-world patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a study published online June 21 in Blood Advances.Jacob D. Soum |
Medpage Today
26 June at 04.59 PM
When Was the Last Time You Really Talked With Your Patient?My 10 o'clock patient's name is Maria*. Her chart has three "health maintenance" flags that are bright red, indicating that she is more than 3 years overdue for a mammogram, more than 6 years overdue for a Pap smear, and has... |
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23 June at 09.21 PM
Novel Triple-Hormone Agonist Boosts Beta-Cell Function in T2DORLANDO -- An investigational triple-hormone receptor agonist improved metabolic profiles of people with obesity with or without type 2 diabetes, an exploratory biomarker analysis of a phase II trial found. After 36 weeks... |
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22 June at 06.00 PM
Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy ProgressionORLANDO -- The cholesterol drug fenofibrate reduced progression of early eye disease among diabetes patients, the LENS trial showed. The fibrate reduced progression of early diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy by a relative... |
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22 June at 06.00 PM
Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic StrokeTTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... |
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22 June at 05.20 PM
Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugsThe manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. |
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HealthDay
21 June at 03.38 PM
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is LowThe overall prevalence of up-to-date (UTD) lung cancer screening (LCS) was low in 2022, with prevalence increasing with age and number of comorbidities, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues estimated the contemporary preval |
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13 June at 06.56 PM
Upping Immunotherapy Activity; A Win for Lung Screening; Looming Drug Price Break?Finding a way to dissociate the activity of effector T cells from regulatory T cells could make immune checkpoint inhibitors more effective in the 60% of melanoma patients who do not benefit or develop resistance to the drugs... |
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08 June at 04.00 PM
Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to WatchBy early July, the Supreme Court will release its most controversial rulings for the 2023-2024 term. The Court's 6-3 conservative supermajority has already overturned Roe v. Wade, sharply limited affirmative action, expanded... |