Immunology
Systemic inflammation rare in pediatric COVID-19 patients
(HealthDay)—Pediatric patients with COVID-19 rarely have systemic inflammation, according to a study published online June 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Improving glycemic control may also aid COVID-19 outcomes
(HealthDay)—Insulin infusion helps achieve glycemic targets and may reduce the risk for poor outcomes in patients with hyperglycemia and COVID-19, according to a study published online May 19 in Diabetes Care.
May 29, 2020
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Diabetes
Designer type 2 diabetes drug comes with added benefits
A potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes has multiple, positive effects on health and metabolism in mice, reports a study in Nature. The new drug might have potential for treating a variety of disorders in addition to ...
Sep 26, 2019
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Medical research
Quality control in immune communication: Chaperones detect immature signaling molecules
The cells of our immune system constantly communicate with one another by exchanging complex protein molecules. A team led by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now revealed how dedicated cellular ...
Sep 25, 2019
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Scientists find how to block inflammatory molecules in mouse model of multiple sclerosis
Your immune system comes ready for battle against bacteria, viruses, fungi and even cancer. But in cases of autoimmune disease, the immune system's superpowers turn it into a supervillain. Now, Salk Institute scientists have ...
Aug 28, 2019
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Neuroscience
After concussion, biomarkers in the blood may help predict recovery time
A study of high school and college football players suggests that biomarkers in the blood may have potential use in identifying which players are more likely to need a longer recovery time after concussion, according to a ...
Jul 3, 2019
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Medical research
Promising treatment option for complex regional pain syndrome
A study, published today in PNAS, has found a potential treatment for patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Jun 11, 2019
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Neuroscience
Researchers find new brain mechanisms regulating body weight
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have clarified the link between the molecule interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the brain and obesity. In experiments on rats and mice, they show that the molecule does affect the ...
May 3, 2019
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Immunology
Evolution of signaling molecules opens door to new sepsis therapy approaches
Minor infections can become fatal: Millions of people die each year from sepsis, an overreaction of the immune system. A new immune signaling molecule designed by a research team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) ...
Jan 24, 2019
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How exercise reduces belly fat in humans
Some of you may have made a New Year's resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? A signaling molecule called interleukin-6 ...
Dec 27, 2018
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