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Oncology & Cancer

Lung cancer's earliest stages may be driven by inflammation

By creating high-resolution cellular and molecular visual maps of lung cancer before and during development, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that the earliest stages of lung ...

HIV & AIDS

Low-dose THC may reduce side effects of HIV treatment

Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to new research from Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

Immunology

Thunderstorms linked to surge in asthma ER visits

A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm preparedness for people with asthma. The research is being presented ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Classification criteria for hemochromatosis arthropathy developed

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has developed the first classification criteria for hemochromatosis arthropathy (HA) from a unique derivation cohort using rigorous methodology. HA is distinctive arthropathy ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study investigates the role of mucus plugs in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 29 million people in the U.S. and is the fourth leading cause of death. Mucus plugging (mucus that accumulates in the lungs and reduces airflow) and chronic ...

Health

Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac rash

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is contact dermatitis. Since ...

Inflammatory disorders

Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier

In a major boost for hay fever and asthma sufferers, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now home to Western Australia's only automatic pollen monitor, allowing more accurate pollen forecasts for the Perth metropolitan area.

Inflammatory disorders

Blocking one protein could prevent food allergy disease

A new study from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University may mark a breakthrough in the treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)—a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus caused by ...

Inflammatory disorders

Poll: Despite advances, IBS remains a burden for many millions

Despite social media helping to increase awareness of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among the public (81% of health care providers agree) and advancements in treatment over the past decade, IBS symptoms continue to significantly ...

Medications

A new approach to combating asthma-induced bronchial remodeling

Patients with bronchial asthma suffer from attacks of shortness of breath caused by constricted airways. "Anti-inflammatory medications are usually given to treat this, although it isn't quite clear how inflammation and constriction ...

Inflammatory disorders

GLP1 weight loss injections may reduce asthma symptoms

GLP1 agonist drugs, commonly known by brand names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, reduce asthma symptoms in obese people according to a new study from the University of Aberdeen and the Observational and Pragmatic Research ...