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More inflammation found in Black patients with prurigo nodularis

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic skin disease that affects an estimated 72 out of 100,000 people in the U.S. The disease disproportionately affects Black patients and other minority groups.

8 Nov 2021

Do traumatic brain injuries in pregnant mothers impact fetal development?

In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Jonathan Lifshitz about his latest research into traumatic brain injuries and how they can affect an unborn child's development.

8 Nov 2021

Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution to prevent heart attacks

Reduced air pollution in the U.S. during the COVID-19 shutdown initiated in March 2020 was linked to fewer severe heart attacks, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

8 Nov 2021

As constituents clamor for ivermectin, Republican politicians embrace the cause

When state senators in South Carolina held two hearings in September about covid-19 treatments, they got an earful on the benefits of ivermectin — which many of the lawmakers echoed, sharing experiences of their own loved ones.

8 Nov 2021

Childhood kidney cancers continue to be diagnosed at later stages in the UK and Ireland

Children with kidney cancers continue to be diagnosed with larger and more advanced tumours in the UK and Ireland than in other Western European countries, according to research presented at the NCRI Festival.

8 Nov 2021

Study looks at how lupus genetics intersects with COVID-19

The study “Interferon pathway lupus risk alleles modulate risk of death from acute COVID-19” was recently published on the preprint medRxiv* server.

8 Nov 2021

Study examines benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors in individuals with type 1 diabetes

In addition to lowering blood sugar levels, diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors can provide kidney- and cardiovascular-related benefits for people with type 2 diabetes.

7 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection amplifies immune system–related differences in dialysis, kidney transplant patients

People with kidney failure who are on dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant face a higher risk of dying from COVID-19.

7 Nov 2021

Global effort focuses on developing better methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Crowdsourcing has become an increasingly popular way to develop machine learning algorithms to address many clinical problems in a variety of illnesses.

7 Nov 2021

Diabetes medication reduces the rate of kidney function decline in CKD patients

Clinical trial data reveal that dapagliflozin-; a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor prescribed to treat diabetes-;reduces the rate of kidney function decline in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2021 November 4–November 7.

7 Nov 2021

Deletion of ABI3 gene in the brain may increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

When immune cells move throughout the brain, they act as the first line of defense against viruses, toxic materials and damaged neurons, rushing over to clear out them.

7 Nov 2021

Arginine treatment enhances effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases

Treatment with arginine, one of the amino-acid building blocks of proteins, enhanced the effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases, in a proof-of-concept, randomized clinical trial from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Angel H. Roffo Cancer Institute.

7 Nov 2021

Research shows how inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to metabolism of macrophages

New data from a research team at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) shows how inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to the metabolism of macrophages.

7 Nov 2021

Oral drug works just as well as conventional therapy for anemia in patients with kidney disease

Anemia is a common and sometimes debilitating problem among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anemia can occur when the kidneys become damaged, limiting the production of erythropoietin (EPO) -; a hormone that signals to the body to make red blood cells.

7 Nov 2021

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More inflammation found in Black patients with prurigo nodularis

Do traumatic brain injuries in pregnant mothers impact fetal development?

Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution to prevent heart attacks

As constituents clamor for ivermectin, Republican politicians embrace the cause

Childhood kidney cancers continue to be diagnosed at later stages in the UK and Ireland

Study looks at how lupus genetics intersects with COVID-19

Study examines benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors in individuals with type 1 diabetes

SARS-CoV-2 infection amplifies immune system–related differences in dialysis, kidney transplant patients

Global effort focuses on developing better methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Diabetes medication reduces the rate of kidney function decline in CKD patients

Deletion of ABI3 gene in the brain may increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

Arginine treatment enhances effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases

Research shows how inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to metabolism of macrophages

Oral drug works just as well as conventional therapy for anemia in patients with kidney disease

Results of high-impact clinical trials could affect kidney-related medical care

Washington University School of Medicine receives $17 million to address disparities in cancers

Automated, online COVID-19 triage tool effective at safely categorizing patients

Study identifies RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumors

New type of COVID vaccine potentially easier to produce and does not need refrigeration

Key link between chronic stress and cancer discovered

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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