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Eosinophils are a specialized type of cell within the immune system that are involved in anti-parasitic and inflammatory responses.

Researchers identify new therapeutic for patients with a rare autoimmune disease EGPA

An international team, including researchers from McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, has identified a new therapeutic for patients with a rare autoimmune disease called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).

24 Feb 2024

Stapokibart shows promise in reducing nasal congestion in seasonal allergy patients, study finds

The efficacy and safety of stapokibart as an in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).

9 Feb 2024

New study sheds light on sex differences in allergic airway inflammation

Researchers explored how sex hormones and chromosomes influence allergic inflammation and gene expression in four-core genotype (FCG) mice exposed to house dust mites (HDMs).

7 Feb 2024

Researchers unveil scalable, privacy-focused federated learning system using affordable microcomputing for COVID-19 screening in hospitals

Researchers developed and evaluated a scalable, privacy-preserving federated learning solution using low-cost microcomputing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) screening in United Kingdom (UK) hospitals.

31 Jan 2024

MGH study identifies key proteins linked to pregnancy hypertension disorders

Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy-;which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfunction during the second half of pregnancy-;carry considerable short- and long-term risks for both the mother and child. Treatment options (other than expedited delivery) remain limited.

3 Jan 2024

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

In this interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Professor Sir Peter Barnes, a leading figure in respiratory medicine.

15 Nov 2023

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

Systematic review indicates that pre-existing allergic conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis may be linked to an increased risk of developing long COVID. Despite some evidence, the certainty remains low due to potential biases and confounding factors, highlighting the need for more rigorous research to determine the impact of these allergies on prolonged COVID-19 symptoms.

9 Nov 2023

Japanese study uncovers protective role of nasal microbiome in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis

Like other countries in the world, Japan has witnessed a worrisome increase in the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) over the last decade.

6 Nov 2023

Study highlights the patient heterogeneity in atopic dermatitis and demonstrates the promises of personalized treatment

Researchers investigated endotype-phenotype associations in atopic dermatitis (AD) beyond its general clinical severity.

4 Oct 2023

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

A team of researchers from Yale University and other institutions globally has developed an innovative patient triage platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that the researchers say is capable of predicting patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak.

29 Aug 2023

Outcome markers in COPD patients with COVID-19

Researchers identify potential markers for severe COVID-19 and death in COPD patients.

8 Aug 2023

Study assesses the value of predictive biomarkers for early-stage COVID-19 infection

Researchers illustrated that certain biomarkers may be better predictors of COVID-19 than others.

2 Aug 2023

Rapid test could determine the existence of a key driver of severe asthma

Based on decades of work to uncover the underlying mechanisms of asthma and other respiratory conditions, researchers at McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton have produced a simple, rapid test that can identify the presence of a key driver of severe asthma.

2 Aug 2023

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life, obesity is on the rise in the United States. Currently, more than 30% of American adults are classified as obese.

25 Jul 2023

Are a high-refined carbohydrate diet and the alterations resulting from its intake linked to small intestine changes?

Researchers investigated whether a high-refined carbohydrate diet and associated metabolic alterations could cause small intestinal dysregulation.

27 Jun 2023

Treatment with dupilumab leads to sustained improvements in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation saw rapid and sustained improvements in their disease after treatment with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab, according to a yearlong, Phase 3 clinical trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.

20 Jun 2023

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Researchers identify new therapeutic for patients with a rare autoimmune disease EGPA

Stapokibart shows promise in reducing nasal congestion in seasonal allergy patients, study finds

New study sheds light on sex differences in allergic airway inflammation

Researchers unveil scalable, privacy-focused federated learning system using affordable microcomputing for COVID-19 screening in hospitals

MGH study identifies key proteins linked to pregnancy hypertension disorders

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

Japanese study uncovers protective role of nasal microbiome in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis

Study highlights the patient heterogeneity in atopic dermatitis and demonstrates the promises of personalized treatment

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

Outcome markers in COPD patients with COVID-19

Study assesses the value of predictive biomarkers for early-stage COVID-19 infection

Rapid test could determine the existence of a key driver of severe asthma

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Are a high-refined carbohydrate diet and the alterations resulting from its intake linked to small intestine changes?

Treatment with dupilumab leads to sustained improvements in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Research reveals regional differences in the spread of Japan's two main ancestral groups

An approach to review SARS-CoV-2 and Strongyloides stercoralis coinfections

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