Health
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Aug 29, 2022
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News tagged with autoimmune disorders
Cardiology
Population-based study: Autoimmune disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease
About 10% of the population in high income regions like Europe and the United States has been diagnosed with one or multiple autoimmune disorders. Examples are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, systemic sclerosis, lupus erythematosus ...
Aug 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lupus pill shows promise in mice; clinical trial underway
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and can be fatal. There's no cure, so current treatments aim to limit damage and ameliorate symptoms. Some of these therapies have to be injected, some have serious side ...
Aug 21, 2022
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Immunology
How the thymus trains T cells to fight infections
T cells are a special class of white blood cells that patrol the body and attack infected or foreign tissue. They learn to distinguish friendly proteins from dangerous ones in an organ called the thymus. However, when T cells ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Medical research
Researchers use custom molecule to halt growth of multiple myeloma and diffuse large B cell lymphoma in mice
Researchers at Stanford University have developed "decoy receptor" molecules that inhibit the growth of both multiple myeloma (MM) and diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in mice. The molecules, described in a study to ...
Jul 26, 2022
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Medical research
How gut microbes can evolve and become dangerous
Gut microbes have been linked to both good health and the promotion of diseases such as autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic syndrome, and even neuropsychiatric disorders.
Jul 13, 2022
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Immunology
Boot camp for the immune system: How immune cells learn to discern friend from foe
The human immune system is a nearly perfect defense mechanism. It protects the body from disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. It detects nascent tumors and eradicates them. It cleans up cellular debris ...
Jun 28, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens in roughly 2% of pregnancies.
Jun 7, 2022
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Neuroscience
Migraine history tied to higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes
A self-reported migraine history is associated with a higher risk for some adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a research letter published online April 30 in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jun 3, 2022
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Immunology
Virtual immune system roadmap unveiled
An article published May 20 in npj Digital Medicine provides a step-by-step plan for an international effort to create a digital twin of the human immune system.
May 20, 2022
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