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Researchers discover small DNA sequence that drives GATA2 protein

The protein GATA2 is known as a "master regulator" of blood cell development. When a mutation occurs in the gene that makes GATA2, serious blood diseases such as acute myeloid leukemia can result.

11 Sep 2012

HIV viruses with two genetic 'footprints' associated with greater vaccine efficacy

Scientists used genetic sequencing to discover new evidence that the first vaccine shown to prevent HIV infection in people also affected the viruses in those who did become infected. Viruses with two genetic "footprints" were associated with greater vaccine efficacy. The results were published today in the online edition of the journal Nature.

10 Sep 2012

Researchers, policymakers to gather at AIDS Vaccine 2012 conference in Boston

"With a completed trial in Thailand that offered evidence a vaccine could be developed to protect people from HIV, emerging science identifying antibodies against HIV, and a current trial testing a novel vaccine combination against the virus potentially producing more information in the next year, this is an exciting time to hold a conference, organizers of AIDS Vaccine 2012 say," the Center for Global Health Policy's "Science Speaks" blog reports.

7 Sep 2012

Outbreak of autoimmune disease with AIDS-like symptoms in Southeast Asia

There has been an outbreak of an adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome in Southeast Asia. The autoimmune disease causes AIDS-like symptoms but is not associated with HIV and is not contagious.

7 Sep 2012

Biopsies may misdiagnose eosinophilic esophagitis

University of Utah engineers mapped white blood cells called eonsinophils and showed an existing diagnostic method may overlook an elusive digestive disorder that causes swelling in the esophagus and painful swallowing.

7 Sep 2012

Hebrew University researcher develops anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic family of drugs

A synthetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic family of drugs to combat a variety of illnesses while avoiding detrimental side effects has been developed by a Hebrew University of Jerusalem researcher.

7 Sep 2012

Midwest pollen count hits new high

The Midwest's pollen count today hit a new high for the season. "Mold, weeds and ragweed are all high and also grass is high, which may surprise many people. The grass is corn grass and the high levels are caused by the seasonal harvesting of the corn as corn is a member of the botanical grass family," said Dr. Joseph Leija, who performs the Gottlieb Allergy Count, the official allergy count for the Midwest.

7 Sep 2012

Antibiotics: facts and fictions: an interview with Dr Philippa Binns, clinical adviser at NPS MedicineWise

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections or diseases caused by bacteria, such as some respiratory tract infections (including pneumonia and whooping cough), urinary tract infections, skin infections and infected wounds.

6 Sep 2012

Rigel commences R343 and R333 Phase 2 studies in allergic asthma, discoid lupus erythematosus

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has commenced Phase 2 clinical studies with two of the company's most advanced proprietary therapeutic product candidates. R343 is an inhaled SYK inhibitor that is being evaluated as a potential treatment for allergic asthma.

6 Sep 2012

On-the-spot test aids postsurgical coagulopathy management

Point-of-care thromboelastometric and aggregometric testing helps to reduce exposure to allogenic blood products in patients with coagulopathy after cardiac surgery, a randomized trial shows.

5 Sep 2012

CT scan appears to predict risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations

The respective size of two major arteries, visible on a simple computed tomography, or CT, scan, is a strong predictor of the risk of exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham published online Sept. 3, 2012, in the New England Journal of Medicine.

3 Sep 2012

Potential new COPD drug

A study led by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has shown that a compound used in some skin creams may halt the progression of emphysema and reverse some of the damage caused by the disease. When the compound Gly-His-Lys (GHK) was applied to lung cells from patients with emphysema, normal gene activity in altered cells was restored and damaged aspects of cellular function were repaired.

1 Sep 2012

Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls could increase risk of asthma symptoms in children

Children who are exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which were commonly used in a range of industrial products, could be at risk of an increase in asthma symptoms, according to new research.

1 Sep 2012

University of Leicester scientists secure funding for Exhalyzer-D to help children's breathing

University of Leicester medical scientists have secured funding for a piece of state-of-the-art equipment to help with their research into children's breathing.

1 Sep 2012

Researchers define new treatment for potentially fatal lung disease in patients with CVID

A team of researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Research Institute defined a new treatment for a potentially fatal lung disease in patients with a primary immunodeficiency known as common variable immunodeficiency (CVID).

1 Sep 2012

Promising results with SLIT for childhood grass pollen allergy

High-dose sublingual immunotherapy effectively reduces allergic symptoms and medication use in children with grass pollen–allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, show study results.

31 Aug 2012

Tips for parents to recognize signs of childhood obstructive sleep apnea

With school days upon us, a good night's sleep should be on the top of each child's list of supplies. But for some children, getting the rest they need means more than an early bedtime. At Clarity Allergy Center in Chicago, allergy, asthma, and immunology expert, Dr. Brian Rotskoff, is helping parents recognize the signs of childhood obstructive sleep apnea by carefully monitoring childhood snoring and childhood nasal allergies.

31 Aug 2012

George Washington University SPHHS launches Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition

Today the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) announced the launch of the Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition, a multi-sector group of advocates and experts dedicated to raising awareness and advancing public policies to improve the health of children who suffer from asthma.

30 Aug 2012

ALK signs agreement to supply PRE-PEN to HealthTrust member facilities

ALK is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group, LP to supply PRE-PEN (benzylpenicilloyl polylysine injection USP) the only FDA approved skin test for the diagnosis of penicillin allergy, to HealthTrust member facilities, including 1,400 acute care facilities, 10,600 ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices and alternate care sites.

30 Aug 2012

Virtua achieves significant clinical milestone in the adoption of electronic health records

Today, Siemens Healthcare has announced that Virtua, a multi-hospital healthcare system, has achieved a significant clinical milestone in the adoption of electronic health records.

27 Aug 2012

Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

Researchers discover small DNA sequence that drives GATA2 protein

HIV viruses with two genetic 'footprints' associated with greater vaccine efficacy

Researchers, policymakers to gather at AIDS Vaccine 2012 conference in Boston

Outbreak of autoimmune disease with AIDS-like symptoms in Southeast Asia

Biopsies may misdiagnose eosinophilic esophagitis

Hebrew University researcher develops anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic family of drugs

Midwest pollen count hits new high

Antibiotics: facts and fictions: an interview with Dr Philippa Binns, clinical adviser at NPS MedicineWise

Rigel commences R343 and R333 Phase 2 studies in allergic asthma, discoid lupus erythematosus

On-the-spot test aids postsurgical coagulopathy management

CT scan appears to predict risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations

Potential new COPD drug

Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls could increase risk of asthma symptoms in children

University of Leicester scientists secure funding for Exhalyzer-D to help children's breathing

Researchers define new treatment for potentially fatal lung disease in patients with CVID

Promising results with SLIT for childhood grass pollen allergy

Tips for parents to recognize signs of childhood obstructive sleep apnea

George Washington University SPHHS launches Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition

ALK signs agreement to supply PRE-PEN to HealthTrust member facilities

Virtua achieves significant clinical milestone in the adoption of electronic health records

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