News tagged with mucous membranes


Children's hay fever relieved by cellulose power without adverse effects

A cellulose powder has been used increasingly for many years against allergic rhinitis. Still, there has been a shortage of scientific evidence for its efficacy in seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), particularly in children. ...

Health created Jun 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Phase I study of temsirolimus, capecitabine proves safe; positive survival trend seen

A phase I clinical trial examining the safety of combining temsirolimus and capecitabine in advanced malignancies suggests the two agents can be given safely to patients. In addition, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive ...

Cancer created May 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Small proteins in the cornea protect against bacterial infection

When it comes to germ-busting power, the eyes have it, according to a discovery by University of California, Berkeley, researchers that could lead to new, inexpensive antimicrobial drugs.

Medical research created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Identification of developmental 'master switch' helps scientists explore function of infection-preventing cells

Every bite of food or drink of water is an invitation for potentially harmful bacteria and viruses to set up shop in the body. In order to protect against such invaders, the mucous membrane that lines the ...

Immunology created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Cosmetics can cause serious adverse effects

Permanent hair dye gives the most serious adverse effects, yet there are also many reactions to facial and body moisturisers. This comes from the first report from the National Register of Adverse Effects from Cosmetic Products ...

Health created May 31, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Sexually transmitted HIV: Key mechanisms elucidated in men

Having suggested in 2011 that the urethra is a novel entry site for HIV, a team from the Institut Cochin (CNRS/Inserm/Université Paris Descartes, with the support of Anrs), has now confirmed this hypothesis and identified ...

HIV & AIDS created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0