News tagged with inflammatory diseases
Related topics: rheumatoid arthritis , white blood cells , inflammation , immune cells , autoimmune diseases
'Reversing' the symptoms of asthma
University of New South Wales researchers have developed a compound that has had a surprise result: being effective in the prevention of asthma.
Inflammatory disorders
Jan 22, 2013 |
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Task force urges routine screening of women for domestic violence
(HealthDay)—Physicians should screen all women of childbearing age for signs of domestic violence and refer them for treatment if necessary, a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ...
Health
Jan 21, 2013 |
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Ulcerative colitis, not crohn's, deaths down from 1982
(HealthDay)—Over the past 30 years in Denmark, mortality from ulcerative colitis (UC) has decreased, but mortality from Crohn's disease (CD) has remained persistently higher than the general population, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 21, 2013 |
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Mindfulness meditation may relieve chronic inflammation
People suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma—in which psychological stress plays a major role—may benefit from mindfulness meditation techniques, ...
Immunology
Jan 16, 2013 |
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Could probiotics help HIV patients?
Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are the first line therapy for patients with HIV; however, ARV-treated, HIV-infected individuals still have a higher mortality rate than uninfected individuals. During the course of infection, HIV ...
HIV & AIDS
Jan 16, 2013 |
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Revolutionary treatment for psoriasis
Three per cent of the world's population suffer from the skin condition known as psoriasis. A Norwegian research-based company is close to developing a treatment that could help millions. The research may also prove beneficial ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 11, 2013 |
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Bayer receives FDA approval for long-term contraceptive
(HealthDay)—Bayer HealthCare has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its new low-dose levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (IUS) called Skyla, according a Jan. 10 news ...
Medications
Jan 11, 2013 |
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Scientists identify genetic mutation behind rare disease
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, and Barts Health NHS Trust have identified the genetic mutation behind a devastating disease of the small intestine.
Genetics
Jan 04, 2013 |
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Plvap/PV1 critical to formation of the diaphragms in endothelial cells
Dartmouth scientists have demonstrated the importance of the gene Plvap and the structures it forms in mammalian physiology in a study published in December by the journal Developmental Cell.
Cancer
Jan 03, 2013 |
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Quick detection of periodontitis pathogens
Bleeding gums during tooth brushing or when biting into an apple could be an indication of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Bacterial plaque attacks ...
Dentistry
Jan 03, 2013 |
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Bacterial imbalance contributes to intestinal inflammation and carcinogenesis
Instability in the composition of gut bacterial communities (dysbiosis) has been linked to common human intestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer; however, it is unclear if dysbiosis ...
Inflammatory disorders
Jan 02, 2013 |
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Elevated levels of C-reactive protein appear associated with psychological distress, depression
Elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammatory disease, appear to be associated with increased risk of psychological distress and depression in the general population of adults in Denmark, according to a ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 24, 2012 |
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Gout study offers genetic insight into 'disease of kings'
Scientists have shed light on why some people are more susceptible to gout than others. A study has identified 18 new genetic variations that increase levels of uric acid in the blood, which is the main cause of the disease. ...
Genetics
Dec 23, 2012 |
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Research finds new therapy options for children with severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) has long been considered a therapeutic orphan. Until now, the principal effective treatment has been high-dose steroids (prednisone) which are accompanied by several serious side ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Dec 21, 2012 |
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First ever 'atlas' of T cells in human body
By analyzing tissues harvested from organ donors, Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have created the first ever "atlas" of immune cells in the human body. Their results provide a unique view of the distribution ...
Immunology
Dec 20, 2012 |
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