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Study suggests the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress

Stress has been linked to all sorts of serious health issues, from insomnia to high blood pressure, obesity and even heart disease. But it's generally acknowledged that some stress can also be helpful, like when someone's chasing a work deadline.

28 Sep 2022

Study finds dimethyl fumarate was not associated with an improvement in clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of the anti-inflammatory drug dimethyl fumarate in treating COVID-19 as part of an early phase, randomized, controlled assessment trial in the UK.

28 Sep 2022

How the gut microbiome could affect COVID-19 severity

Researchers review the potential role of the gut microbiome in determining severe COVID-19.

27 Sep 2022

Consumption of highly refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk in some people

Many people commonly consume fiber-enriched foods to promote weight loss and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

26 Sep 2022

Studies explore how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions

Why are certain body parts more prone to skin diseases than others? Two new UC Davis Health studies explored how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

23 Sep 2022

Patients with late-stage knee OA incur high costs for nonoperative treatments before total knee arthroplasty

In the year before total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients incur considerable costs for nonoperative treatments and other procedures for osteoarthritis (OA) – raising questions about the value of those procedures, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

22 Sep 2022

Virology of the human monkeypox virus

A new review to be posted in the Virus Research journal aims to provide an overview of the recent advances reported concerning hMPXV virology.

21 Sep 2022

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the Netherlands examined the role of inflammatory genes, cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CD8+ T cells), and pro-inflammatory cytokines in long-lasting severe fatigue experienced by a large number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

21 Sep 2022

Regular fish oil consumption found effective in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes

In a new study, researchers investigated whether regular fish oil use decreased the risk of contracting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

20 Sep 2022

Moderate consumption of tea linked to lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults from eight countries finds that moderate consumption of black, green or Oolong tea is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

19 Sep 2022

Is aspirin linked to higher rates of survival for cancer patients?

Researchers discussed the existing evidence on the use of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) in cancer treatment.

19 Sep 2022

Research examines the roles of cytokines during SARS-CoV-2 infection in rhesus macaques

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States assessed the role of two cytokines, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-10 (IL-10), in regulating immune cell responses and inflammation early during severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in rhesus macaques.

18 Sep 2022

Gut microbiome associated with multiple sclerosis risk and disease development

An international research consortium led by UC San Francisco scientists has shown significant differences between the gut bacteria profiles of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and healthy individuals, as well as between MS patients receiving different drug treatments.

15 Sep 2022

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

The current paper addresses the considerable evidence now supporting the efficacy of vitamin D in COVID-19, as well as its safety.

13 Sep 2022

UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Using a genetic screening platform developed by a UT Southwestern Nobel Laureate, scientists with the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), providing a potential future target for therapeutic interventions.

9 Sep 2022

Anti Inflammatory News and Research

Study suggests the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress

Study finds dimethyl fumarate was not associated with an improvement in clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19

How the gut microbiome could affect COVID-19 severity

Consumption of highly refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk in some people

Studies explore how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions

Patients with late-stage knee OA incur high costs for nonoperative treatments before total knee arthroplasty

Virology of the human monkeypox virus

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

Regular fish oil consumption found effective in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes

Moderate consumption of tea linked to lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Is aspirin linked to higher rates of survival for cancer patients?

Research examines the roles of cytokines during SARS-CoV-2 infection in rhesus macaques

Gut microbiome associated with multiple sclerosis risk and disease development

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Can cod liver oil supplementation prevent COVID-19 and other acute respiratory infections?

Research on the antimicrobial effects of human milk oligosaccharides

Researchers review role of melatonin in pregnancies complicated by placental insufficiency

Stem cell-derived liver cell model could be a valuable tool for future studies on Ebola virus

Licorice compounds proposed as effective candidates for treatment of COVID-19

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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