Archive: 30/07/2018
Allergy clinic finds large percentage of anaphylaxis cases from tick bite meat allergy
An increase in the Lone Star tick population since 2006, and the ability to recognize the ticks as the source of "alpha gal" allergy to red meat has meant significantly more cases of anaphylaxis being properly identified.
Jul 30, 2018
Inflammation inhibitor delivered directly to kidneys reverses course of destructive nephritis
Using a manmade version of a human antibody to directly deliver a drug that inhibits a powerful driver of inflammation, can reverse a disease course that often leads to kidney failure and dialysis, investigators report.
Jul 30, 2018
Study suggests journalists must take care in reporting on suicide
A large study examining media reporting of suicide found significant associations between reporting details and suicide deaths, underscoring the need for responsible reporting. The study, conducted by an international research ...
Jul 30, 2018