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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new type of immune cell that can be out of control in certain chronic inflammatory diseases, worsening the symptoms of conditions like psoriasis and asthma, is described for the first time this week in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. http://www.physorg.com/news177676663.html Medicine & Health Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:50:01 EST news177676663 The whole genome sequence of the domestic horse has been completed by the genome-sequencing center of The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, in collaboration with an international team of researchers that includes scientists at the University of California, Davis. http://www.physorg.com/news176654326.html Biology Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:02 EST news176654326 Insoluble dietary fibre, or roughage, not only keeps you regular, say Australian scientists, it also plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at bay. http://www.physorg.com/news175955468.html Medicine & Health Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:32:20 EST news175955468 A study by Monash University researchers has shed new light on the microscopic antennas in the kidney that are involved in the organ's repair process. http://www.physorg.com/news173528516.html Medicine & Health Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:40:02 EST news173528516 In new research published in the open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal PLoS ONE, Dr Patrice Dubreuil and colleagues characterise the pharmacological profile of masitinib (AB1010), a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that targets the stem cell factor (KIT), PDGFR and Lyn. http://www.physorg.com/news173515782.html Medicine & Health Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:10:02 EST news173515782 (PhysOrg.com) -- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have discovered a new role for the bioactive lipid messenger, sphingosine-1-phosphate, or S1P, that is abundant in our blood - a finding that could lead to a new generation of drugs to fight cancer and inflammatory disease. http://www.physorg.com/news171644446.html Medicine & Health Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:01:32 EST news171644446 (PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have deciphered a key molecular circuit that enables the body to distinguish viruses from bacteria and other microbes, providing a deep view of how immune cells in mammals fend off different pathogens. The new research, which appears in the September 3 advance online edition of the journal Science, signifies one of the first large-scale reconstructions of a mammalian circuit and offers a practical approach for unraveling the circuits that underpin other important biological systems. http://www.physorg.com/news171207812.html Medicine & Health Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:20:01 EST news171207812 It is known that I/R induces an inflammatory response deleterious to the organ involved but also to the system as a whole. Mesenteric ischemia occurs when the veins or arteries that supply blood to the intestine are obstructed. In transplants, the organ undergoes total (arterial and venous) I/R. Few available treatments exist. Greater knowledge of these conditions would aid in the search for new therapies. However, the precise nature of the response arises after venous, arterial or total ischemia is not fully understood. http://www.physorg.com/news170499781.html Medicine & Health Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:10:04 EST news170499781 At a time of alarming increases in obesity and associated diseases -- and fiery debates about the cost of health care -- a UCF research team has identified a new genetic mechanism that controls the body's fat-building process. http://www.physorg.com/news170502656.html Chemistry Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:51:48 EST news170502656 Next time you`re making a cuppa, new research shows it might be wise to opt for a white tea if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or even just age-associated wrinkles. Researchers from Kingston University teamed up with Neal`s Yard Remedies to test the health properties of 21 plant and herb extracts. They discovered all of the plants tested had some potential benefits, but were intrigued to find white tea considerably outperformed all of them. http://www.physorg.com/news169188640.html Medicine & Health Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:10:01 EST news169188640 New research reveals that a simple laboratory assay detects a genetic variation in host response to bacterial infection that is associated with an increased susceptibility for inflammatory disease. The study, published by Cell Press online on August 6th in the American Journal of Human Genetics, also provides fascinating insight into the link between evolution and the ability to ward off pathogens. http://www.physorg.com/news168792564.html Medicine & Health Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:50:01 EST news168792564 (AP) -- Federal regulators on Tuesday added stronger warnings to a group of best-selling drugs used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, saying they can increase the risk of cancer in children and adolescents. http://www.physorg.com/news168613251.html Medicine & Health Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:01:21 EST news168613251 Scientists from Scotland and Singapore have unraveled a mystery that has perplexed scientists since red wine was first discovered to have health benefits: how does resveratrol control inflammation? New research published in the August 2009 print issue of The FASEB Journal, not only explains resveratrol's one-two punch on inflammation, but also show how it--or a derivative--can be used to treat potentially deadly inflammatory disease, such as appendicitis, peritonitis, and systemic sepsis. http://www.physorg.com/news168175138.html Medicine & Health Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:19:32 EST news168175138 (PhysOrg.com) -- Turmeric - the key ingredient in curry - has been used in India for thousands of years to help treat colds, inflammation, arthritis and even cancer. http://www.physorg.com/news167932895.html Medicine & Health Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:20:01 EST news167932895 Stephania Cormier, PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmacology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has shown for the first time that early exposure to environmentally persistent free radicals (present in airborne ultrafine particulate matter) affects long-term lung function. She recently presented her latest research data at the 11th International Congress on Combustion By-Products and Their Health Effects at the Environmental Protection Agency Conference Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C. http://www.physorg.com/news167492706.html Medicine & Health Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:45:41 EST news167492706 Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine identified a novel link between ITCH, a gene known to regulate inflammation in the body and NOD2, a gene which causes the majority of genetic Crohn's Disease diagnoses. ITCH, when malfunctioning, causes widespread inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, gastritis, uncontrolled skin inflammation, and pulmonary pneumonitis. http://www.physorg.com/news166360829.html Medicine & Health Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:30:02 EST news166360829 Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Most TB cases develop as a result of reactivation of a latent TB infection, and health authorities worldwide recommend screening for latent TB and treating patients before initiating anti-TNF treatment. http://www.physorg.com/news165598166.html Medicine & Health Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:30:01 EST news165598166 How molecules of the oldest branch of the human immune system have interconnected has remained a mystery. Now, two new structures, both involving a central component of an enzyme important to the complement system of the immune response, reveal how this system fights invading microbes while avoiding problems of the body attacking itself. http://www.physorg.com/news164455337.html Medicine & Health Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:08 EST news164455337 (PhysOrg.com) -- UCLA scientists have linked for the first time intestinal inflammation with systemic chromosome damage in mice, a finding that may lead to the early identification and treatment of human inflammatory disorders, some of which increase risk for several types of cancer. http://www.physorg.com/news163044358.html Medicine & Health Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:06:22 EST news163044358 Laboratory experiments have demonstrated the immunological effects of ginseng. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access Journal of Translational Medicine have shown that the herb, much used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine, does have anti-inflammatory effects. http://www.physorg.com/news161517901.html Medicine & Health Thu, 14 May 2009 11:05:34 EST news161517901 Tobacco isn't famous for its health benefits. But now scientists have succeeded in using genetically modified tobacco plants to produce medicines for several autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including diabetes. The research is published in the open access journal BMC Biotechnology. http://www.physorg.com/news156663662.html Biology Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:41:46 EST news156663662 Immunosuppressive treatment is necessary to prevent rejection of an organ after transplant and has great potential for treating chronic inflammatory diseases. However, currently available immunosuppressant drugs can pose serious health risks, restricting their long-term use. Now, new research findings may lead to the development of immunosuppressant drugs that have fewer adverse side effects. The study, published by Cell Press in the March 13th issue of the journal Molecular Cell, reveals detailed information about how drugs commonly used to prevent transplant rejection interact with their target. http://www.physorg.com/news156084308.html Biology Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:50:10 EST news156084308 (PhysOrg.com) -- A new drug developed at the University of California, Davis, to treat diabetes, hypertension and inflammatory diseases has entered Phase IIa of human clinical trials to evaluate its efficacy. http://www.physorg.com/news155494845.html Medicine & Health Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:02:18 EST news155494845 New animal research in the February 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience may indicate how certain diseases make people feel so tired and listless. Although the brain is usually isolated from the immune system, the study suggests that certain behavioral changes suffered by those with chronic inflammatory diseases are caused by the infiltration of immune cells into the brain. The findings suggest possible new treatment avenues to improve patients' quality of life. http://www.physorg.com/news154116153.html Medicine & Health Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:02:58 EST news154116153 Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry have found that a significant percentage of dental patients with the inflammatory diseases irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis also have the Epstein-Barr virus. The Epstein-Barr virus is an important human pathogen found in more than 90 percent of the world population. It is associated with many diseases, including infectious mononucleosis, malignant lymphomas, and naspharyngeal carcinoma. http://www.physorg.com/news145557902.html Medicine & Health Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:45:02 EST news145557902