Immunology
Could allergic reactions be prevented? Team identifies key protein that triggers symptoms
Spring is in the air, and that means allergic reaction-causing pollen is, too.
Apr 16, 2020
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Immunology
Anaphylactic shock: What it is, causes, symptoms and treatments
If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you've probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock.
May 10, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Proof-of principle study finds imatinib improves symptoms for patients with severe asthma
Mast cells, a type of white blood cell, are present in the airways of severe asthmatics even in the face of aggressive treatment, and their presence is associated with key indicators of severe asthma. It has long been thought ...
May 17, 2017
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Medical research
Plant compound shows promise for alleviating food allergies
Researchers combined advanced computational methods with experimental studies to gain new insight, at the cell level, into how the plant compound formononetin might be used to treat food allergies. With nearly 10% of the ...
Apr 1, 2022
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Medical research
Too much of a good thing? Too many 'healing' cells delays wound healing
Like most other things, you can have too much of a good thing when it comes to wound healing, and new research proves it. According to an article published in the July 2013 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, wound ...
Jul 1, 2013
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Immunology
Circadian clock has significant impact on allergic reaction
(HealthDay)—The circadian clock seems to have a significant impact on allergic reaction, according to a review published online Feb. 17 in Allergy.
Mar 2, 2015
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Medical research
Immune cell plays dual role in allergic skin disease
(Medical Xpress) -- An immune cell involved in initiating the symptoms of an allergic skin reaction may play an equally, or perhaps more important, role in suppressing the reaction once it becomes chronic. This finding in ...
Oct 18, 2011
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Medications
Pain-relief regimen treats trauma patients with fewer opioid drugs
A multimodal pain regimen (MMPR) designed to minimize opioid exposure and relieve acute pain associated with traumatic injury kept patient self-reported pain scores low while also reducing the daily and total amount of opioid ...
Jan 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Interaction between two immune cell types could be key to better dengue vaccines, study shows
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have demonstrated for the first time a physical interaction between two types of immune cells that plays an important role in the early fight against dengue virus infection.
Feb 7, 2019
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Immunology
Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions
Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognized as key players in our immune system. When they encounter allergens, they release chemicals that trigger typical allergy symptoms such as tissue ...
Aug 2, 2024
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