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Neuroscience
Scientists identify possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases
Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle problems that seem to be independent of the central nervous system. ...
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Immunology
Q&A: Researchers discuss cellular inflammation uncovered in rare neurodegenerative condition
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have found that inflammation in an immune cell may be responsible in part for some severe symptoms in a group of rare genetic conditions called lysosomal storage diseases ...
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FDA approves Zoryve for atopic dermatitis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.15%, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients (ages 6 years and older).
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A novel cinnamaldehyde nanomedicine for rheumatoid arthritis treatment
A cross-institutional research team led by the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed a novel cinnamaldehyde-based prodrug nanomedicine by utilizing cinnamaldehyde, a common food additive, ...
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Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lessen acne severity
In a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology that included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements led to significant reductions in inflammatory ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Osteoarthritis may double risk of speedy progression to severe multimorbidity, study finds
Osteoarthritis—a condition in which the protective cartilage on the ends of bones breaks down—may more than double the risk of speedy progression to accumulating severe long term conditions (multimorbidity), finds a 20 ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Small molecules induce trained immunity, opening a new approach to fighting disease
Vaccines provide a front-line defense against dangerous viruses, training adaptive immune cells to identify and fight specific pathogens.
Jul 8, 2024
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Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis
Researchers at the University of Bonn have isolated a DNA molecule that is suitable for combating allergic contact dermatitis in mice. The aptamer binds to certain immune system messenger substances, rendering them ineffective. ...
Jul 5, 2024
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New therapy may rapidly reverse life-changing sepsis-induced brain injury, animal study suggests
Florey researchers have shown that an extremely large "megadose" of sodium ascorbate can turn around sepsis-induced low oxygen levels, low blood flow and high temperature within the brain's frontal cortex.
Jul 3, 2024
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Psoriasis, with or without psoriatic arthritis, associated with fatigue
Psoriasis 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.
Jul 1, 2024
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Investigators propose modified criteria for identifying anaphylaxis in infants and young children
A 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.
Jun 28, 2024
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Clinical response seen for patients with severe asthma initiating biologics
Patients 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.
Jun 28, 2024
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Study links hs-cTnT to MACE, mortality in rheumatoid arthritis
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a detectable level of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) is associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality, according ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Study shows weak associations between psychiatric symptoms and selected inflammatory biomarkers
A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology shows weak associations between psychiatric symptoms and selected inflammatory biomarkers in patients with chronic pain. The study found that sickness behavior contributed ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Potential of inflammatory biomarkers to guide treatment in mild asthma
National Jewish Health researchers are looking for ways to identify patients with untreated mild persistent asthma who might benefit from daily inhaled treatment based on inflammatory biomarkers. Their results were published ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Tai chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
New 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 ...
Jun 26, 2024
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New discovery leads to novel probiotic for eczema
NIAID research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic. The probiotic is based on the discovery by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Research identifies gut bacterial strains linked to inflammatory bowel disease
A 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 ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Dermatology and mental health: Study links psoriasis to OCD
In an ongoing effort to better understand possible links between skin conditions and mental health, researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered an association between psoriasis and obsessive-compulsive disorder ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Robotic methods help put brakes on inflammatory diseases
Fully automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, are poised to improve the lives of millions of people living with inflammatory diseases worldwide.
Jun 25, 2024
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