Immunology

Study suggests immune system could play a central role in AMD

(Medical Xpress)—Changes in how genes in the immune system function may result in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of visual impairment in older adults, based on preliminary research conducted by ...

Health

Inhibitor development risk similar for factor VIII products

(HealthDay)—For children with severe hemophilia A, the risk of inhibitor development is similar with plasma-derived and recombinant factor VIII products and is not affected by von Willebrand factor content or by switching ...