Researchers have found a novel, pathogenic entity that is a fundamental link between chronic inflammation and tissue destruction in lungs of patients with COPD. These exosomes from activated neutrophils caused COPD damage when they were instilled into …
New research describes a mechanism in a mouse model of asthma that supports the hygiene hypothesis — researchers found that infant mice need a higher exposure to a bacterial endotoxin, compared to adult mice, to avoid developing asthma-like reactions to house dust mites. The hygiene hypothesis suggests that decreased exposure to microbial products in industrialized […]
In an advance that could lead to new treatments for lung disease, researchers have now designed an inhalable form of mRNA. This aerosol could be administered directly to the lungs to help treat diseases such as cystic fibrosis, the researchers say. Les…
Over 10 percent of adults in the US — over 26 million — are estimated to have food allergy. Lesen Sie weiter auf: One in 10 adults in US has food allergy, but nearly 1 in 5 think they do Quelle: ScienceDaily | Allergy Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
Scientists have discovered a protein that could hold the key to novel gene therapies for skin problems including psoriasis – a common, chronic skin disease that affects over 100 million people worldwide. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Molecule discovery holds promise for gene therapies for psoriasis Quelle: ScienceDaily | Psoriasis Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
Those at high-risk for flu complications such as hospitalization and death — including pregnant women — should be tested and treated as soon as possible, suggest new influenza guidelines. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Flu is serious for pregnant women and others at high risk Quelle: ScienceDaily | Asthma Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
A new study is shedding light on anaphylaxis due to an unknown trigger (AUT) — an unpredictable and potentially fatal allergic reaction, about which surprisingly little is known. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Suboptimal, inconsistent treatment for anaphylaxis due to unknown cause Quelle: ScienceDaily | Allergy Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
A team of investigators has identified a connection between mucus in the small airways and pulmonary fibrosis. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Experimental findings support a connection between mucins in the lung and pulmonary fibrosis Quelle: ScienceDaily | COPD Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
Scientists have created and tested a decision tool that appears to be the most accurate, non-invasive method yet developed to predict asthma in young children. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Scientists create most accurate tool yet developed to predict asthma in young children Quelle: ScienceDaily | Allergy Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
Children whose parents take more than a year to get pregnant and who use fertility treatment may be at heightened risk of developing asthma, suggests a large population-based study. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Lengthy time to conception and fertility treatment might affect child’s asthma risk Quelle: ScienceDaily | Asthma Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News