Alteration of immune system is possible
After Infectious disease specialists at UT Southwestern Medical Center were able to map gene profiles of children with severe Staphylococcus aureus infections, critical insights relevant with mechanism behind programming of immune system to a pathogen will be easier.
The discovery will also open up new doors for improved therapeutic interventions.
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Researchers used blood samples collected between [...]
Progression of proliferative diabetic retinopathy can be halted
Injecting the corticosteroid, triamcinolone, directly into the eye can slow down the progression of proliferative diabetic retinopathy to a considerable extent.
This finding was revealed by researchers led by specialists at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that often leads to blindness.
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Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is marked by the [...]
Steroids provide dramatic recovery results from Pneumonia patients
Relief is finally coming to the way of Pneumonia patients.
Scientists at the UT Southwestern Medical Center have noted that a combination of traditional antimicrobial therapy and corticosteroids is an effective option for facilitating faster recovery from disease in Pneumonia patients than with antibiotics alone.
From Sciencedaily.com:
Although antimicrobials remain the primary therapy for M pneumoniae infection, there [...]
Early SoJIA treatment effective for restoring IL-18 response
According to a study, patients who have been newly diagnosed with systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SoJIA) can expect relief coming their way with first line treatment as anakinra (an interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor antagonist).
The findings of this study were presented on June 12 at PReS 2009, a joint congress with the 2009 Congress of the [...]
Staying active puts large, retired athletes in healthy spot
According to a research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2008, larger body size of professional soccer players do not decide risk enhancement for development of atherosclerosis or cardiovascular disease after retirement but leading an active lifestyle can help them prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to become real diabetes.
Benjamin D. Levine, M.D., director [...]
Osteoarthritis preventable with hormone
Teriparitide, an existing drug for osteoporosis, was recently found to be the first drug to prevent cartilage loss due to osteoarthritis after an incident of joint injury.
This drug also holds the potential of regenerating a portion of cartilage lost because of osteoarthritis.
The findings were reported at the annual meeting of the American Society for Bone [...]
Inflammation possible of being attacked in Graves’ Eye Disease
A popular drug, Rituximab, holds the potential of providing significant relief to patients suffering from Graves‘ eye disease. The relief can be in the form of rapid improvement of their symptoms and improved vision along with significant reduction in the level of inflammation around the eyes.
This drug is also useful to patients who are unresponsive [...]
Rare genetic condition among children identified by researchers
A new autoinflammatory syndrome, known as DIRA (deficiency of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist), which affects children at the time of birth has been identified.
This identification was done by researchers from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, and other institutions.
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The scientists identified nine [...]
Latest surgical impact useful for preventing total blindness
A new surgical implant, known as Retisert, is under the testing stage to examine its effectiveness for curbing complete vision loss and eliminating dependence on systemic, or whole-body, immunosuppression.
The implant can be used to treat patients suffering from Sympathetic ophthalmia, a rare but potentially devastating eye condition.
From Sciencedaily.com:
The device previously was studied in approximately 300 [...]
Pregnant women high on beef consumption more likely to have sons with reduced sperm concentration
A recent research has noted that women who eat large quantities of beef during the stage of pregnancy are at an increased risk of having sons with poor sperm quality.
This reduced fertility passed on to the sons may be due to growth promoters used in cattle such as xenobiotics.
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In the Associate Editor’s Commentary to [...]
