Summary: Researchers have scrutinized the immune cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, revealing a striking new subset of T-cells that collaborate with other immune cells to drive inflammation in peripheral tissues. A research team led by Scientists from Brigham and Women’s hospital (BWH) has scrutinized the immune cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, revealing a...
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Researchers discover link between streptococcal infections and blood type
Infectious disease scientists at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) have found that people with a common blood group could be more susceptible to Streptococcal infections. Senior Research Fellow Dr Martina Sanderson-Smith, and Post-Doctoral Reseacher Dr David De Oliveira, from the University of Wollongong’s School of Biological Sciences, have published their work in...
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Success of sensory cell regeneration raises hope for hearing restoration
Jian Zuo, Ph.d., and his colleagues induced supporting cells located in the inner ear of adult mice to take on the appearance of immature hair cells and to begin producing some of the signature proteins of hair cells. In an apparent first, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators have used genetic manipulation to regenerate...
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See Toyota’s robotic leg brace that helps paralyzed people walk
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is introducing a wearable robotic leg brace designed to help partially paralyzed people walk. The Welwalk WW-1000 system is made up of a motorized mechanical frame that fits on a person’s leg from the knee down. The patients can practice walking wearing the robotic device on a special treadmill...
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Scientists make cells RESISTANT to HIV in major breakthrough against the disease
Scientists have discovered a way to make cells resistant to HIV Antibodies that fight HIV are tethered to immune cell receptors They block the virus from accessing the cell receptor and spreading infection Cells without antibody protection die off and protected cells pass on the protective gene to new cells Researchers have found a way...
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Spinal Manipulation Can Alleviate Back Pain, Study Concludes
A study suggests spinal manipulation can reduce lower back pain for some people. One of the most common reasons people go to the doctor is lower back pain, and one of the most common reasons doctors prescribe powerful, addictive narcotics is lower back pain. Now, research published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Associationoffers the latest...
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New chemical composition of ‘poppers’ linked to retinal damage
The new chemical composition of the legal high ‘poppers’ is linked to retinal damage at the back of the eye, finds a small study published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The findings prompt the researchers to call for a reassessment of the harms associated with these recreational drugs. Poppers are colourless liquids with strong...
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Intestinal bacteria may protect against diabetes
A high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the serum protects against type 2 diabetes, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Indolepropionic acid is a metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria, and its production is boosted by a fibre-rich diet. According to the researchers, the discovery provides additional insight into the role of...
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Researchers identify new target for abnormal blood vessel growth in the eyes
Fundus photograph of the left eye in a patient with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. A team led by Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers has identified a novel therapeutic target for retinal neovascularization, or abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, a hallmark of advanced diabetic eye disease (proliferative diabetic retinopathy). According to a report published...
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The gene that turns epilepsy treatment deadly
Drug responses are known to vary based on the genetic profiles of patients. This is why personalized medicine is highly desirable to prevent adverse effects. Drug-induced hypersensitivity reactions (DIHRs) are serious and life threatening. A common example is the use of the antiepileptic drug carbamazepine, but the mechanisms that trigger it are unclear. Current...