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WednesdayMay 03, 2023 12:01 pm

Stem Cell Transplantation Shows Promise in Treating Autoimmune Disorders

Data from the National Stem Cell Foundation shows that almost 4% of the global population lives with an autoimmune disorder. In America, this figure as per the Autoimmune Association, adds up to about 50 million individuals. Of this number, roughly 75% are women. Autoimmune diseases are conditions that affect an individual’s immune system, causing it to attack the body. There are more than 80 known autoimmune illnesses, most of which have no cure. While the exact cause of these illnesses isn't known, researchers believe that some microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria or even drugs, may trigger changes that confuse…

TuesdayMay 02, 2023 1:17 pm

New Gel Cures Brain Tumors in Mice

A recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins has found that a hydrogel administered in mice with glioblastoma cured the illness completely. This finding provides new hope for patients suffering from this aggressive brain cancer, which has an average life expectancy of 15 months. The lead author of the study, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering Honggang Cui, stated that there was a critical need for new therapy strategies for this cancer, noting that this new gel could supplement conventional treatments. To develop the gel, Cui and his team of researchers mixed an antibody and an anticancer medication…

MondayMay 01, 2023 1:38 pm

Study Shows that Skin Conditions May Indicate Presence of Rheumatic Disease

New research has determined that the first signs of rheumatic disease may show up on an individual’s skin. Rheumatic disease is a term referring to conditions such as arthritis, which affect the tendons, joints, muscles, bones and/or ligaments. The study was carried out by a UT Southwestern physician specializing in rheumatology. Associate professor of internal medicine Dr. Kahryn Dao stated that skin lesions linked to autoimmune illnesses could occur when the illness was active, noting that treating the disease would usually led to improvements in the lesions. Skin lesions are areas on an individual’s skin that are different from the…

FridayApr 28, 2023 1:37 pm

Research Finds Taking Vitamin D Supplements While Pregnant Reduces Eczema Risk in Infants

New research has found that pregnant women who take vitamin D supplements during their pregnancy considerably reduce the likelihood of their infant developing eczema. Eczema is a noncontagious chronic skin condition that causes an individual’s skin to become itchy and dry. While the primary cause isn’t known, the condition may be triggered by allergens or environmental factors. Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found in foods such as egg yolks and oily fish. This vitamin, which is also available as a dietary supplement, is also produced in the body when UV rays from the sun trigger…

ThursdayApr 27, 2023 12:45 pm

Organ Donation, Transplantation: Challenges and How We Can Help More Individuals

National Donate Life Month is celebrated every April, with events held throughout the month to increase awareness about organ donation. This month also encourages more individuals to register as donors while also honoring people who have changed lives by donating. The surgical procedures made possible through organ donation save and also change the lives of many. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people in America are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. In addition to a shortage of viable organs, the financial costs associated with organ transplants are astounding. This factor limits people in need of transplants as well as…

WednesdayApr 26, 2023 10:42 am

Study Finds Traditional Chinese Medicine May Create New Way to Treat Brain Cancer

Scientists have determined that a drug derived from a certain natural compound could help create a new way to treat glioblastoma, as observed in mouse models. Glioblastoma (glioblastoma multiforme) is an aggressive form of brain cancer that invades brain tissue. The standard of care for this cancer is radiation, chemotherapy and surgery, which may alleviate some symptoms but doesn’t halt the cancer. The average life expectancy following diagnosis is roughly 15 months. The study was a collaboration between different institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Brown University. The compound in question, indirubin, is an active ingredient of Dang Gui Long…

TuesdayApr 25, 2023 12:33 pm

Three Data-Management Lessons that Healthcare Can Learn from Other Fields

Data management is a critical component of the healthcare industry. It helps clinicians to improve patient care; improves communication between patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders; and allows physicians to make data-driven decisions. Health data management also plays a role in integrating emerging technologies into the existing healthcare framework and can aid in research efforts to make treatments safer and more effective. The need for effective data management in health has become more prevalent as healthcare has gone digital and been incorporated into the management of illnesses and the promotion of wellness practices. However, the medical industry still struggles to manage…

TuesdayApr 25, 2023 10:30 am

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: BVXV) Aims to Complement its NanoAb Core Focus with Comprehensive Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization Services

BiondVax intends to expand its contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) offering as it continues the primary focus on its NanoAb pipeline development The CDMO services include aseptic fill and finish, upstream and downstream process development, as well as analytical model development and analytical testing This is made possible by BiondVax’s state-of-the-art assets in Jerusalem, Israel, including GMP-ready production clean rooms, fermentors, WFI, analytic tools, media, and buffer preparations With a combined 17 years of experience in recombinant protein process development from bench to Phase 3, BiondVax’s boutique CDMO service is well positioned to meet client needs BiondVax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:…

MondayApr 24, 2023 1:36 pm

NIH Research Links Eczema Onset to Air Pollution

New research has found that pollutants found in the air may cause eczema in infants. Eczema, also referred to atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes an individual’s skin to become itchy and extremely dry. This skin condition affects more than 31 million Americans. Eczema often develops in infancy and peaks in early childhood. However, flare-ups may occur even in adults when an individual comes into contact with allergens such as dyes, pets, perfumes or even food. While it is common knowledge that genetics may make one more susceptible to developing eczema, researchers are yet to determine its exact cause.…

FridayApr 21, 2023 2:48 pm

Study Finds That Different Subtypes of Epilepsy Trigger Different Autoimmune Conditions

Scientists may have identified a pair of epilepsy syndrome patterns and their link to autoimmune illnesses. The single-center study was carried out between January 2016 and December 2020 and involved patients at a tertiary epilepsy center. During this period, the researchers gathered data from 242 patients suffering from mesial temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis and 422 patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGEs). The researchers observed that, on average, patients who suffered from idiopathic generalized epilepsies were more than a decade younger than those with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis (MTLE-HS) They also noted that autoimmune disease prevalence…