Category Archives: Inflammation

Beech Tree Labs Allowed Patent for COPD Therapy

COPD is a progressive disease caused by chronic inflammation and destruction of the airways and lung parenchyma. It is most often associated with …
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Atorvastatin Reduces Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms in Rats

The authors of this study noted “The existence of chronic inflammation in lung tissue ultimately leads to fibrosis.” Atorvastatin is already an approved …
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Nitric Oxide Flips a Switch in Alzheimer's Disease

During inflammation an enzyme called inducible nitric oxide synthase … and many other aging-related disorders involving chronic inflammation.
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Plasticity of fibroblasts demonstrated by tissue-specific and function-related proteome profiling

Conclusions: Inflammation-related proteome alterations of primary human … functional aberrations potentially related to chronic inflammation.
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MGH researchers identify molecular switch behind aging-related disorders

… a role for nitric oxide in diabetes, neurodegeneration, atherosclerosis and other aging-related disorders known to involve chronic inflammation.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in Moms Reportedly Linked to Premature Births

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation. The study found no link between fathers with rheumatoid …
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Why ice isn't always the best way to treat an injury

The reason practitioners recommend icing at all is to control inflammation. … As time passes and the injury becomes more chronic, inflammation …
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Fats affect male and female brains differently

Males suffer more inflammation in the region, increasing the risk of diabetes … Neurologically, obesity is associated with chronic inflammation in the …
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“There’s a lot of fuss right now in the Canadian newspapers about assisted suicide for people who are capable of making their own decisions and also for those who are not.  I’m not much of a fan of our medical system but do admit that many physicians do have to deal with a lot ( and I mean a lot) of thorny eithical issues

Our organs are sacred”: how we fail Aboriginal Australians with Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe statistics around chronic kidney disease[CKD] among Aboriginal … childhood infection and chronic inflammation, have also been associated with …
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Allergy To Orthopedic Metals Linked To CancerWhile it is known that these devices can cause dermatitis, the consequences of this kind of chronic inflammation are not well understood. Recently …
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9 Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Foods

There are several different foods that can be eaten to help fight inflammation and help the body to heal. Chronic inflammation can bring on more …
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Microalgaes, Spirulina and Astaxanthin Found to be Powerful Anti-Inflammatories

After recent studies, Yale School of Medicine researchers have boldly stated “Inflammation is the common denominator of many chronic age-related …
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New Eczema Drug Shows Promise in Early Trials

“We do have topical steroids and anti-inflammatory creams. … “We, on the other hand, are focused on patients facing a lifelong chronic situation, …
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Crab and Other Crustacean Shells May Treat IBD

Many scientists now believe that most—or perhaps all—chronic diseases stem from chronic inflammation, which plays a direct role in diseases such …
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Treating ulcerative colitis

The condition causes chronic inflammation and ulceration in the lining of the digestive tract – usually in the colon. Although the disease is generally …
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Diet and inflammation

Chronic inflammation happens when the immune system attacks healthy tissues for an extended period of time. Chronic inflammation can be triggered …
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Novel Strategy for Treating Psoriasis Suggested

The findings suggest that stimulation of AhR could improve symptoms and may represent a novel strategy for treating chronic inflammatory skin …
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Molecular imaging gets to the root of rheumatoid arthritis

(June 9, 2014) – Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic pain for almost half of … attacks its own joints and other tissues, causing chronic inflammation.
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The health benefits of bullying

Bullied children suffered more from chronic low-grade inflammation in adulthood while bullies suffered less. Adult bullies had lower levels of chronic …
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Chronic inflammation may be linked to aggressive prostate cancer

The presence of chronic inflammation in benign prostate tissue was associated with high-grade, or aggressive, prostate cancer. This association was …
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