News tagged with allergic conditions


Comorbidities common with alopecia areata

(HealthDay)—Comorbid conditions often accompany alopecia areata, according to a study published online May 22 in JAMA Dermatology.

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Itching for new help for eczema: Recently identified immune cells possible therapeutic target

Researchers have identified a previously unknown critical role for a recently identified immune cell population in the progression of atopic dermatitis. The team found an accumulation of innate lymphoid cells ...

Immunology created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study reveals new link to asthma

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at King's have established a significant link between asthma and an immune response called 'Th17', previously only attributed to inflammatory conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Immunology created Aug 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tooting your horn can raise risk for skin condition

(HealthDay) -- Musicians and their instruments often make beautiful music together, but occasionally the relationship can hit a sour note: Certain parts of musical instruments may put their owners at risk ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Smoke exposure late in pregnancy might boost baby's eczema risk

(HealthDay) -- A mother's exposure to tobacco smoke during the last three months of pregnancy may increase the risk that her child will develop the allergic skin condition eczema during infancy, a new study ...

Health created Mar 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists collaborate in discovery of new targets for the treatment of asthma

A collaboration between scientists in Trinity College Dublin and the United Kingdom has identified new processes that lead to the development of a novel cell implicated in allergies. The discovery has the potential for new ...

Immunology created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Allergy to Plavix can be overcome: study

Allergies to Plavix, also know by its chemical name, Clopidogrel occur in about six percent of patients given the drug, vital for the prevention of life-threatening stent thrombosis after angioplasty and percutaneous coronary ...

Medications created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Common antimicrobial inhibits immune cell function

(Medical Xpress) -- Triclosan, a common antibacterial agent found in many hand soaps and other products, is known to have the added benefit of alleviating allergic skin conditions such as eczema. In a study recently published ...

Medications created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0