Immunology
New findings suggest allergic responses may protect against skin cancer
The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings.
Jul 17, 2018
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Immunology
Allergy potential of strawberries and tomatoes depends on the variety
The incidence of food allergies has increased in recent decades: It affects three to four percent of the adult population and five percent of children. Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) ...
Jul 13, 2018
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Immunology
Immune cells can switch from 'gang members' to 'police officers'
When the immune system overreacts, as in an allergic reaction, cells causing trouble can change into cells that dampen the reaction.
Jul 10, 2018
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Medications
FDA OKs first biosimilar to prevent chemo-related infections
(HealthDay)—The first biosimilar drug to Neulasta has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) is approved for patients with non-myeloid cancer who are receiving myelosuppressive ...
Jun 6, 2018
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IgG antibodies activate blood platelets and contribute to the severity of anaphylaxis
The most severe allergic reaction, anaphylaxis (or anaphylactic shock), is the result of an inappropriate immune reaction following the introduction of a usually harmless antigen into the body. The production of antibodies ...
May 16, 2018
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Immunology
Scientists develop a new test to safely and accurately diagnose peanut allergies
Medical Research Council scientists have developed a new laboratory test to diagnose peanut allergy. The test has 98 per cent specificity and, unlike current options, it doesn't run the risk of false-positives or causing ...
May 3, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New approach discovered for early detection of pre-eclampsia
In the last trimester of a pregnancy, a woman can develop high blood pressure and undesirable excretion of protein in the urine. If these symptoms of so-called pre-eclampsia are not treated, the condition could become life-threatening ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Immunology
Birch pollen-related foods can trigger dermatitis reactions
(HealthDay)—In patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) and birch pollen allergy, consumption of birch pollen-related foods is associated with allergic reactions and deterioration of AD, according to a study published online ...
Apr 23, 2018
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Immunology
Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy
Alpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to as "the red meat" allergy, but doctors at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP) helped uncover that not only red meat, but some medications, can contain alpha-gal.
Apr 13, 2018
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Immunology
Vaccine suppresses peanut allergies in mice: study
A vaccine may successfully turn off peanut allergy in mice, a new study shows.
Apr 11, 2018
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