Medical researchers are a big step closer to understanding the inflammatory responses in pre-term babies that can cause devastating heart and lung conditions including bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pulmonary hypertension ...
Apr 6, 2022
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New research reveals factors that control the interplay of natural killer (NK) cells—which are part of the body's innate, or first line, immune response—with tumor cells, viral infections, and solid organ transplants. ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Long-term use of implantable electronic medical devices—such as pacemakers and cochlear implants—is hampered by the body's reaction to foreign bodies. Now, in a study in mice, a team led by scientists at the University ...
Mar 14, 2022
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"How many people actually have this disease?"
Feb 28, 2022
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A recent study by Monash University has found that proteins found naturally in tick saliva, called evasins, can be modified to block the activity of important proteins in human inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, asthma ...
Feb 22, 2022
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University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers discovered a potential treatment to reduce the risk of post-stroke dementia, which may be influenced by the immune response to dead brain tissue left in the wake of a stroke, ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Anyone who has ever twisted an ankle is familiar with swelling, redness, heat, and pain—some of the telltale signs of inflammation. While uncomfortable, it's a biological necessity that protects the body from damage after ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Research led by the Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has identified a small RNA molecule called microRNA-21 as a therapeutic target and its inhibition as a potential treatment for chronic obstructive ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Since they hit the market, e-cigarettes have been touted as a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes for adult smokers. When research began to suggest otherwise, many questioned whether smoking was still to blame for adverse ...
Nov 23, 2021
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Hemoglobin is a protein found in the blood and a key oxygen transporter in the body. High hemoglobin levels have generally been considered desirable for a person's health. However, the latest research evidence appears to ...
Nov 5, 2021
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