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Alcohol abuse drug may halt trauma-induced cell death, especially in females
Runaway cell death and inflammation triggered by severe trauma may be interrupted by a drug used to prevent alcohol abuse—and it may be particularly effective in females, according to research led by University of Pittsburgh ...
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Two genes linked to common inflammatory arthritis suggest new treatment options
In a first-of-its-kind genome-wide association study (GWAS) researchers have discovered two genes, RNF144B and ENPP1, that cause calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease in Americans of European and African descent. ...
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FDA approves topical foam for plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Zoryve (roflumilast) topical foam 0.3% for the treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age ...
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Targeting the epipharynx to disrupt the residual triggers of COVID-19 in patients with long COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the world, resulting in a dramatic loss of human lives. While the situation is now largely under control, there are patients who still suffer from the disease and have symptoms ...
May 27, 2025
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Scientists explore how TB bacteria enter the brain
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown how the bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB) directly cross the brain's protective barrier, causing meningitis, a very severe form of the disease that occurs in 1%–10% ...
May 27, 2025
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Location matters: Belly fat compared to overall body fat more strongly linked to psoriasis risk
Researchers have found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, particularly in women. This link between central fat and psoriasis remained consistent ...
May 27, 2025
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Hay fever: Why symptoms are so bad this year, and what to do if your usual remedies aren't working
Hay fever can be annoying at the best of times. But this year, many people are reporting their usual symptoms are worse than ever before—with their normal go-to remedies doing little to provide relief.
May 24, 2025
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Organ-specific inflammation masquerades as relapse in CAR T-cell remission
Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have identified a previously undocumented, organ-specific toxicity linked to CD19-targeted CAR T-cell therapy in autoimmune disease. The syndrome, termed ...
Fine-tuning osteoclast development: A targeted approach to bone disease
Bone-destructive diseases such as osteoporosis and chronic inflammatory arthritis affect millions of people worldwide, causing pain, fractures, and decreased quality of life. These conditions often result from the dysregulation ...
May 22, 2025
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Oxygen deficiency within tumors can indirectly promote colon cancer growth
To effectively battle cancer, scientists must study the battlefield. Now, in a recent study published in Nature Communications, a multi-institutional research team including The University of Osaka has discovered some crucial ...
May 21, 2025
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Study links gut health to fatigue in post-COVID syndrome patients
In a recent study, a research team from the Medical University of Vienna has gained new insights into post-COVID syndrome (PCS) and the relevance of a healthy gastrointestinal tract. The study, which was recently published ...
May 21, 2025
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Rat study indicates strawberry tree extract may prevent and treat ulcerative colitis
New research in rats indicates that a Mediterranean plant may be an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. The findings are published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
May 21, 2025
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AI tool enables real-world assessment of eczema severity via smartphone photos
A team of researchers from Keio University School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and Teikyo University, in collaboration with Atopiyo LLC, has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model that ...
May 20, 2025
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Study links residual inflammation in psoriasis patients to obesity and fatty liver disease
New research shows that in patients with psoriasis, even though their skin responds well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and ...
May 20, 2025
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Maternal air pollution exposure worsens asthma severity for offspring
A mother's exposure to air pollution during pregnancy can increase asthma risk in her adult offspring, according to a new mouse study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference. Researchers also found that offspring ...
May 20, 2025
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New cause of chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis discovered
It is estimated that more than 5 million people worldwide suffer from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammation of the colon that often progresses in stages whose causes have not yet been fully investigated. A new international ...
May 19, 2025
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Virtual trial shows combo rescue inhaler nearly halves severe asthma attacks
Findings from a first-of-its-kind virtual trial in pulmonary medicine, conducted at Rutgers and many other institutions, suggest adding an inhaled corticosteroid to rescue therapy could sharply reduce the danger of severe ...
May 19, 2025
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Fast food, fast impact: How fatty meals rapidly weaken our gut defenses
A WEHI-led study has become the first in the world to unravel the immediate effects of a high-fat diet on our gut health. The pre-clinical study, published in Immunity, found even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause ...
May 19, 2025
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Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies
According to Québec's public health research center, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), the proportion of people suffering from asthma in the province has almost doubled since the early 2000s. It ...
May 19, 2025
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Report updates guidelines for pediatric atopic dermatitis management
In a clinical report published online May 19 in Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics presents updated guidance for the treatment of children with atopic dermatitis (AD).
May 19, 2025
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Urban environments can significantly increase risk of developing asthma
Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, affecting around 260 million people.
May 19, 2025
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Methotrexate as effective as prednisone in pulmonary sarcoidosis, research finds
Prednisone is recommended as the first-line treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis, but this steroid causes a number of unwanted side effects. Now new research, published at the ATS 2025 International Conference and in the American ...
May 18, 2025
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No cardiac safety concerns reported with a pharmaceutically manufactured cannabidiol formulation
A pharmaceutically produced cannabidiol formulation had a good overall safety profile, including cardiac safety, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2025.
May 17, 2025
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1 in 10 asthma cases can be avoided with a better urban environment, large-scale study finds
The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults. This is shown by a new study conducted as part of a major EU collaboration led by ...
May 15, 2025
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Inhibiting a cell death receptor restores mucosal healing in inflammatory bowel diseases, study finds
An international study led by Paolo Fiorina from Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with researchers from the University of Milan highlights the beneficial effect of inhibiting the death receptor TMEM219 to restore ...
May 15, 2025
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