New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs.
Aug 6, 2024
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Rare metabolic disorder can cause liver inflammation
Millions of people worldwide suffer from liver inflammation (hepatitis), an acute or chronic disease with a variety of causes. Liver inflammation frequently occurs in connection with metabolic disorders, for example fatty ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada's two largest cities
A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant.
Aug 5, 2024
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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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Study identifies a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease
Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-inflammatory protein that crucially controls intestinal immunity. Children with genetic defects in IL-10, or its receptors, suffer from a severe form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Methotrexate beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness in knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), methotrexate added to usual medication is associated with a significant reduction in pain and improvement in stiffness and function at six months, according to a study published ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Gen Z perceives atopic dermatitis to be more severe, researchers find
Generation Z (Gen Z) patients present with a higher subjective perception of atopic dermatitis severity than millennial generation patients, according to a study published online July 25 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
Jul 31, 2024
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Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis tied to higher risk of polyneuropathy
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis may be associated with an increased risk of polyneuropathy, according to a study published online June 28 in Muscle & Nerve.
Jul 29, 2024
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Atopic dermatitis has large impact on sexual function among women
Most women with atopic dermatitis have impairment in sexual function, and about half consider that atopic dermatitis may influence their reproductive desire, according to a study published in Acta Dermato-Venereologica.
Jul 29, 2024
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Individuals with osteoarthritis are commonly prescribed NSAIDs despite having contraindications
Osteoarthritis affects 600 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. With no disease-modifying treatments available or on the horizon, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly ...
Jul 29, 2024
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Neurodivergent children are twice as likely to experience chronic disabling fatigue in adolescence
New research led by Dr. Lisa Quadt, Research Fellow in Psychiatry at BSMS and Dr. Jessica Eccles, Reader in Brain-Body Medicine at BSMS, highlights a significant link between neurodivergence and chronic fatigue. The study ...
Jul 29, 2024
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September is peak asthma month, allergist warns
Peak asthma month is upon parents as summer draws to a close, experts warn.
Jul 29, 2024
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Hydroxychloroquine safe, effective treatment for anogenital lichen sclerosus: Study
Hydroxychloroquine appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for anogenital lichen sclerosus that only has mild adverse effects, according to a study published online July 19 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
Jul 26, 2024
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Researchers highlight the limitations of a specific commercially available clinical genetic test in dermatology
Earlier this year, Department of Genetics professor Joel Sax, along with Christopher McFarland, assistant professor at the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, and Bryan Carroll, associate professor for the Department ...
Jul 26, 2024
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A drug that can extend your life by 25%? Don't hold your breath
Every few weeks or months, the media reports on a new study that tantalizingly dangles the possibility of a new drug to give us longer, healthier lives.
Jul 25, 2024
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Newly identified immune cell switch could control inflammation
Cornell researchers have identified a switch that regulates inflammation caused by an immune response, a finding that could one day help clinicians control inflammation-related conditions such as autoimmune, cardiovascular ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Adverse event risk up for >90 days versus >30 days of corticosteroids for eczema
Use of oral corticosteroids for >90 days during one year is associated with a slightly increased risk of adverse events (AEs), according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 24, 2024
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Positive causal association between rheumatoid arthritis, bronchiectasis
There is a causal association between genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and increased risk of bronchiectasis, according to a study published in Frontiers in Medicine.
Jul 24, 2024
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Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis
Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 18, 2024
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Scientists discover switching off inflammatory protein leads to longer, healthier lifespans in mice
Scientists at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science and Imperial College London have discovered that 'switching off' a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Direct calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibition found to reduce acne, rosacea in patients with migraine
For patients experiencing migraine, direct calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibition with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is associated with reduced rates of acne and rosacea compared with no inhibition (topiramate) ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Race, ethnic disparities seen in age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis
The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis varies by race and ethnicity, with higher prevalence seen among American Indian/Alaska Native adults, according to a study published in the July issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
Jul 17, 2024
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Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age
Current asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a study published online July 10 in Allergy.
Jul 16, 2024
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