News tagged with inflammatory agent
Key pathway to stop dangerous, out-of-control inflammation discovered
A potential new strategy to developing new drugs to control inflammation without serious side effects has been found by Georgia State University researchers and international colleagues.
Inflammatory disorders
Apr 09, 2013 |
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Inflammatory mediator promotes colorectal cancer by stifling protective genes
Chronic inflammation combines with DNA methylation, a process that shuts down cancer-fighting genes, to promote development of colorectal cancer, scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report today ...
Inflammatory disorders
Jan 22, 2012 |
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Preclinical muscular dystrophy data shows promise
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute researchers have found that an experimental compound may help stem the debilitating effects of muscular dystrophy by restoring normal blood flow to muscles affected by the genetic disorder.
Medical research
Nov 08, 2012 |
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Study adds to efforts to find more effective anti-inflammatory drugs
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown function for a protein that could add to the expanding arsenal of potential new drugs for battling inflammation and tissue fibrosis in a number of disease processes.
Inflammatory disorders
Sep 27, 2012 |
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Study examines risk of heart attack associated with various psoriasis treatments
Use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for treatment of psoriasis is associated with a significantly reduced risk for heart attack (myocardial infarction) compared to other forms of treatment, according to a report ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 20, 2012 |
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Asbestos workers at significantly increased risk of heart disease/strokes
Workers exposed to asbestos as part of their job are at significantly greater risk of heart disease and stroke than the general population, finds research published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Cardiology
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Shingles vaccine among patients with psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis not linked with increased risk of shingles
Although some have suggested that patients receiving medication for immune-mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis may be at increased risk of herpes zoster (HZ; shingles) shortly after receipt of the ...
Immunology
Jul 03, 2012 |
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Analysing the benefits of seaweed for SMEs
The health benefits of sea vegetables such as seaweed have been well documented by nutrition experts. Traditionally, those eating seaweed-based diets have shown fewer instances of obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer's ...
Health
Apr 25, 2013 |
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Standard radiation therapy dose provides pain relief for painful heel spurs
Patients with plantar fasciitis (painful bone heel spur) experience significantly less pain and improved quality of life following a standard dose of external beam radiation therapy, a common cancer treatment similar to receiving ...
Cancer
Jul 27, 2012 |
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Probiotics effective in combating antibiotic-associated diarrhea
In four different studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, DC, researchers explored the effectiveness of probiotics for antibiotic-associated diarrhea; ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 31, 2011 |
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Biological agents for rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased skin cancer risk
Biological agents used to treat rheumatoid arthritis seem to be associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, indicates a systematic review of published research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Cancer
Sep 08, 2011 |
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