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Foam treatment rapidly relieves itch and clears stubborn scalp psoriasis lesions
Research led by the SKiN Center for Dermatology observed substantial clearance of scalp and body psoriasis and rapid itch reduction in patients treated with roflumilast foam, 0.3%. Findings indicated significantly higher ...
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How exercise helps prevent acute muscle pain from becoming chronic
A study conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil investigated the process of muscle pain chronification—that is, when it goes from acute to chronic—and identified one of the mechanisms by which ...
May 8, 2025
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Novel mechanisms regulate immune response to cancer and infection
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered new intracellular mechanisms that help specialized immune cells adapt and respond to disease and acute inflammation, findings that may inform the development of targeted ...
May 8, 2025
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A promising new approach to treating potentially deadly liver disease
An experimental new treatment is showing early promise in the fight against liver fibrosis—a serious and often silent condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK.
May 8, 2025
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Dual-action approach targeting inflammation shows potential as type 1 diabetes treatment
A study co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers presents a potential new strategy to prevent or slow the progression of type 1 diabetes by targeting an inflammation-related protein known to drive the disease.
May 7, 2025
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Obesity, knee injuries and heavy work top causes of knee osteoarthritis
New research from the University of Sydney reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis.
May 7, 2025
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Asthma attacks more common for some women taking the progesterone-only pill, study finds
A major study of around 260,000 women shows that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks in some women. The research, published in ERJ Open Research, shows an increase in asthma attacks ...
May 7, 2025
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Food allergy study gives families peace of mind with multi-food immunotherapy
Cole Copeland was two years old when he finally had the chance to try his brother's favorite meal: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
May 7, 2025
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Can what you eat during pregnancy and breastfeeding affect whether your child develops food allergies?
Many questions pop up when you're growing or raising a new baby.
May 7, 2025
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Nasal endoscopic surgery beneficial for chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps
For patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, nasal endoscopic surgery can remove polyps in a shorter time, with less intraoperative blood loss compared with traditional open sinus surgery, according to a study published ...
May 6, 2025
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What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Arthritis—an umbrella term for around 100 conditions that damage the joints—affects 4.1 million Australians. This is expected to rise by 31% to 5.4 million by 2040 and cost the Australian health-care system an estimated ...
May 6, 2025
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Worsening allergies aren't your imagination: Windy days create the perfect pollen storm
Evolution has fostered many reproductive strategies across the spectrum of life. From dandelions to giraffes, nature finds a way.
May 5, 2025
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ED visits for asthma spiked during 2023 Canadian wildfires, study finds
New research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found an increase in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits across Ontario following heavy smoke in early June 2023.
May 5, 2025
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Q&A: Two decades of research lead to treatment for rare, painful skin condition
Patients with severe dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, have skin so fragile, the slightest touch can lead to blistering and, eventually, large, open wounds that never heal, causing immense pain.
May 3, 2025
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A digestive 'treasure chest' shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut
A new approach to drug design can deliver medicine directly to the gut in mice at significantly lower doses than current inflammatory bowel disease treatments. The proof-of-concept study, published in Science, introduces ...
May 1, 2025
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Virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programs found safe, effective for people with COPD
Virtual pulmonary rehabilitation is a safe, effective alternative to traditional pulmonary rehabilitation programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also require supplemental oxygen, according ...
May 1, 2025
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Existing treatments may help fight symptoms of severe form of muscular dystrophy
A new study led by researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) suggests that currently available therapies may help control chronic muscle inflammation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a severe condition that ...
Apr 30, 2025
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More kids without asthma inhaler after popular product taken off market
More children stopped using steroid inhalers to control their asthma after a manufacturer discontinued a popular inhaler, a new study says.
Apr 30, 2025
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Adult acne increases risk of eating disorders, study indicates
People with acne are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study says. Adult acne patients are 2.4 times more likely to have an eating disorder, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the European ...
Apr 30, 2025
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FDA approves Zevaskyn for rare, genetic skin disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abeona Therapeutics' Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel) for patients with the rare, genetic skin disorder recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Apr 30, 2025
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App helps asthma patients track symptoms
A smartphone app can help asthma patients better track their symptoms and live healthier, a new study says.
Apr 30, 2025
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Scientists discover how circular RNA affects wound healing
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a new mechanism where circular RNA plays a crucial role in wound healing, which could lead to new therapies to improve wound healing and reduce scarring. The study is published ...
Apr 29, 2025
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From headaches to addiction: The risks of overusing nasal decongestant sprays
Nasal decongestant sprays are a popular remedy for relieving nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies and sinus infections. These sprays provide quick relief allowing for easier breathing. However, while they can be effective ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Feeling stressed may lead to worsened respiratory symptoms, decreased quality of life
Increased perceived stress may cause worsened respiratory symptoms and decreased quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The research is published in the March ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Tick-borne meat allergy may be related to urbanization in mid-Atlantic US
A University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill modeling study suggests that wild-habitat disruption may be contributing to the increasing US prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-borne allergy to animal meat.
Apr 28, 2025
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