Immunology
Deciphering an embryo-protecting protein
Revelations about a protein expressed in fetal cells could provide novel insights into its function and future immunosuppressive therapies.
May 10, 2017
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Medical research
16 aplastic anemia patients free of disease after bone marrow transplant and chemo
Physicians at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report they have successfully treated 16 patients with a rare and lethal form of bone marrow failure called severe aplastic anemia using partially matched bone marrow transplants ...
Feb 7, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
One in five rheumatoid arthritis patients missing recommended flu jab
Research from The University of Manchester has found a shortfall in the uptake of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations among those diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), potentially increasing their infection risk.
May 3, 2016
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Immunology
Addition of immunosuppression no benefit in IgA nephropathy
(HealthDay)—For patients with immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, the addition of immunosuppressive therapy to intensive supportive care does not improve outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 3 issue of the ...
Dec 3, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The risk of developing leishmaniasis multiplies a hundredfold in transplant patients
Researchers from Spain have analysed the prevalence of leishmaniasis among the population of organ transplant recipients. The findings of this study, published in the journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, confirm that ...
Nov 24, 2015
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Medical research
Supercharging stem cells to create new therapies
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered a new method for culturing stem cells which sees the highly therapeutic cells grow faster and stronger.
Jul 3, 2015
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Immunology
Massage-like stroking has a positive effect on the immune system of mice
Queen Mary University of London researchers have found the action lowers the stress hormone, noradrenaline, resulting in increased T-cell development which plays an important role in immunity.
Jun 8, 2015
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Immunology
Tracheal allograft stable after immunosuppressive therapy
(HealthDay)—A composite-tissue tracheal allograft appears to have retained its structural integrity after the withdrawal of immunosuppressive therapy, according to a letter to the editor published in the April 17 issue ...
Apr 17, 2014
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Medical research
Researchers identify protein that helps control common viral infection
Infectious disease specialists at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center have identified a protein that regulates the body's immune response to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common pathogen that causes lifelong infections and can ...
Mar 26, 2014
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Medical research
New organ transplant strategy aims to better prevent rejection
(Medical Xpress)—Organ-transplant recipients often reject donated organs, but a new, two-pronged strategy developed by UC San Francisco researchers to specifically weaken immune responses that target transplanted tissue ...
Mar 11, 2014
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