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How Inflammatory Disease Causes Fatigue
February 17, 2009 — New animal research 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 ... > full story -
Type Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication May Be Associated With Increased Risk For Shingles
February 17, 2009 — Use of certain medications known as monoclonal anti-tumor necrosis factor ± antibodies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis appears to be associated with an increased risk for herpes ... > full story -
Two Immune-System Proteins Linked To Colitis-Associated Cancer
February 2, 2009 — Recent research from the first researcher to demonstrate a molecular link between inflammation and cancer has identified two potential targets for the prevention and treatment of colitis-associated ... > full story -
Process Found To Play Role In Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Lead To New Treatment
January 29, 2009 — Although the origin of rheumatoid arthritis remains unclear, bioactive proteins known as cytokines, particularly TNF± and IL-6, which are involved in inflammation, play a major role in the ... > full story -
Genetic Variant Predicts Poor Response To Bypass Surgery
January 28, 2009 — A variant of the gene for the inflammatory modulator interleukin (IL)-18 has been found to be associated with a prolonged ICU stay after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Research links the TT genotype ... > full story -
For Fats, Longer May Not Be Better
January 8, 2009 — Researchers have uncovered why some dietary fats, specifically long-chain fats, such as oleic acid (found in olive oil), are more prone to induce inflammation. Long-chain fats, it turns out, promote ... > full story -
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Gene That Increases Susceptibility To Crohn's Disease Discovered
January 8, 2009 — Researchers have discovered DNA variations in a gene that increases susceptibility to developing Crohn's disease. A 'Broken' bacterial sensor doesn’t detect harmful bacteria in the digestive ... > full story -
New Genetic Markers For Ulcerative Colitis Identified
January 4, 2009 — Scientists have identified genetic markers associated with risk for ulcerative colitis. The findings bring researchers closer to understanding the biological pathways involved in the disease and may ... > full story -
Lung Cancer Cells Activate Inflammation To Induce Metastasis
December 31, 2008 — Scientists have identified a protein produced by cancerous lung epithelial cells that enhances metastasis by stimulating the activity of inflammatory ... > full story -
Various Immune-Related Diseases Have A Strong Genetic Overlap
December 19, 2008 — A limited number of genes appear to be involved in the development of eleven immune-related diseases such as type 1 diabetes, coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This has ... > full story
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