According to scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, treating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis can be possible now with a gene pathway linked to a deadly form of leukemia offering a new hope.
It was found by the scientists that in targeting an immune system cell often ignored in favor of T-cell targets [...]
In a finding disclosed in an issue of Pediatrics, the use of steroids may prove effective for reducing the odds of developing heart damage in children with Kawasaki’s disease. This finding addressed a gap in knowledge among physicians all over the world.
It is important to note here that the present guidelines from the American Academy [...]
The New York Times has identified Sammy Sosa, the baseball slugger, as the latest sport celebrity to be found tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003.
This revelation has once again saddened admirers of baseball and doping officials hoping for a quick end to the continuing relationship between steroids and sports.
From Sportsillustrated.CNN.com:
Sosa’s entry into the [...]
Full presentation of results from the first of two pivotal Phase 3 trials of BENLYSTA™ (belimumab) in seropositive patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), BLISS-52, was recently brought up by Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) and GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK).
This data was presented in Philadelphia at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College [...]
Eltrombopag, oral investigational drug, was recently found to be of great value in increasing platelet counts in patients with chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), as per data from a Phase II study.
ITP is a disorder featured by episodes of frequent spontaneous bruising, mucosal bleeding, and intracranial hemorrhage, and acute episodes of severe bleeding in severe [...]
A combination of arthritis medications and herbal remedies can prove fatal, as per survey reported in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
This survey disclosed that not only the affected patients but the healthcare professionals looking after them are also ill informed about the severe complication.
From News-Medical.Net:
The participants were also asked whether they knew of any [...]
Researchers from Children’s Hospital Boston and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have been able to discover a genetic cause in relation to a severe kidney complication, which is the second leading cause of kidney failure among children. This finding was disclosed by The NephCure Foundation.
The study was published online by Nature Genetics and may provide insights [...]
Pre-school-aged children at high risk for asthma and suffering from breathing complications can expect significant relief when inhaled corticosteroids are used on a daily basis, as per results from the Childhood Asthma Research and Education (CARE) Network supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
It was however noted during the study that inhaled [...]