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Inflammatory disorders

Intelligent wound dressing controls inflammation

Chronic wounds are a major medical challenge, burdening health care systems with billions of dollars in costs every year. Pioneer Fellow Börte Emiroglu is developing a new product: a selective, sponge-like hydrogel that ...

Health

Spring pollen hit 'extreme' levels in Europe: EU monitor

Pollen levels were so extreme in parts of Europe during spring that even people not known to suffer allergies felt the effects of hay fever, new data showed on Thursday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

FDA approves Dupixent for bullous pemphigoid

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of adult patients with bullous pemphigoid.

Immunology

Study reveals why scleroderma affects more women than men

Two new studies led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered key biological mechanisms driving systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma—a rare and often devastating autoimmune disease that causes ...

Inflammatory disorders

Spring cleaning: Spruce up your house while toning down allergies

If you think only grannies stand ready with dust rags in preparation for spring cleaning, think again. Cleaning the dust, mold and grime that have accumulated over the winter can help everyone breathe better and avoid the ...

Immunology

How to treat spring allergies: A graduated approach

Spring brings warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also means sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. Instead of enjoying the season, you may be battling congestion and brain fog. So, what can you do to manage your spring ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mouse model uncovers how lung cells manage severe asthma inflammation

A better understanding of inflammation and lung immunity over the past two decades has led to new, innovative treatments for asthma, including biologic therapies. This is especially true for a subtype known as eosinophilic ...