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Signs of arthritis found in one in four psoriasis patients, new study reveals
One in four participants in a European wide study aimed at detecting early signs of psoriasis showed signs of possible arthritis.
Sep 13, 2024
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Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers at the University of Michigan have delved deeper into the relationship between manganese deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease and found that low levels of the micronutrient can exacerbate intestinal injury ...
Sep 12, 2024
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Study reveals how antibiotics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease risk
In a study published in Science Advances, Dr. Shai Bel and his research team at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University have uncovered crucial insights into how antibiotic use increases the risk of inflammatory ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Cells that die during inflammation send wound-healing messages, study shows
A study by the team of Prof. Kodi Ravichandran (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) and colleagues found that pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death traditionally thought to be purely inflammatory, also plays ...
Sep 11, 2024
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New biomarkers can help target treatment for chronic skin disease sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare systemic disease that afflicts an estimated 200,000 people in the U.S., more often people who are Black and more women than men, particularly when it causes chronic skin disease. Now, clinicians may ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Unraveling the role of macrophages in regulating inflammatory lipids during acute kidney injury
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with a poor prognosis, and no effective treatment has been established to date. Understanding the mechanisms that prevent the progression of AKI is crucial. In AKI, immune cells known ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Refined dietary fiber may increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease
For many people, an enjoyable summer staple food is a scoop of their favorite ice cream. What they may not know is that this creamy treat often contains refined dietary fibers, such as guar gum, that could have negative effects ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Researchers identify cellular pathways whose dysregulation leads to acne lesions
Acne is the most common dermatological condition worldwide and has been shown to have significant psychological effects on sufferers, especially teenagers.
Sep 10, 2024
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Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment, study suggests
Women who are being treated for asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to a large study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria. ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Diagnostic tool identifies puzzling inflammatory diseases in kids
RNA performs a number of biological duties, from delivering genetic information to manufacturing proteins. But RNA is also expelled from cells via cell death or active release, and can then find its way into blood plasma.
Sep 9, 2024
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Altered blood markers detected in individuals with periodontitis
Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study from Umeå University, Sweden. These findings pave the way for research into biomarkers for periodontitis ...
Sep 6, 2024
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How the health of your gut microbiome can affect your skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Not only does it act as the first line of defense against external stressors such as environmental toxins, pathogens and pollutants, our skin can also reveal much about our ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Researchers identify mechanism underlying allergic itching, and show it can be blocked
Why do some people feel itchy after a mosquito bite or exposure to an allergen like dust or pollen, while others do not? A new study has pinpointed the reason for these differences, finding the pathway by which immune and ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Link between n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, eczema varies by maternal COX1 genotype
The association of prenatal ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LCPUFA) with the risk for childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) varies based on the maternal cyclooxygenase-1 (COX1) genotype, according to a study published ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Severe COVID-19 can involve either exacerbated lung inflammation or high viral replication, study finds
According to an article published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, severe COVID-19 patients can be divided into two distinct groups: those with a high viral load and relatively little inflammation, and those who continue to ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Inflammation imprints lasting effects on intestinal stem cells, researchers discover
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Michigan and collaborating institutions have discovered that inflammation in the gut leaves long-term marks on intestinal stem cells (ISCs) that reduce their ability ...
Sep 3, 2024
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What's behind the large rise in food allergies among children in the UK?
The number of people in England with food allergies has more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, a new study reveals. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that rates are highest among preschool children, with ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Novel pathway could lead to potential treatment for metabolic liver disease
Research from the lab of Jason Kim, Ph.D., professor of molecular medicine and medicine, identified a novel pathway in the progression of metabolic liver disease that could be targeted for potential therapies.
Aug 30, 2024
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Dietary vitamin E may be protective against atopic dermatitis
Dietary intake of vitamin E may potentially lower the risk for atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Skin Research & Technology.
Aug 30, 2024
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Mechanical stress in the borderzone: A new source of cardiac inflammation
Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of death in the world. It begins with a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), which causes part of the heart to die due to inadequate coronary blood flow. ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Could a nasal spray replace an EpiPen? Here's what an allergist says
For the millions of Americans who have a food allergy, doctors recommend they always carry an epinephrine auto-injector, such as an EpiPen, in case they have a severe allergic reaction. But a recently approved nasal spray ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Greater alcohol intake tied to higher gout risk
Higher consumption of alcoholic beverages is associated with a higher risk for gout among both sexes, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 29, 2024
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Analysis finds number of people with food allergies doubled in the UK in last decade but many still without treatment
The number of people with food allergies in the U.K. has more than doubled since 2008, with the largest increase seen in young children.
Aug 29, 2024
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