Immune System
Longevity and Age Management
Therapy recommended for immune-mediated kidney disease
Targeted drug therapy has been found to be effective in the treatment of patients with the common form of immune-mediated kidney disease, it has been asserted. ... Continue Reading
Scientists develop immunization against heart disease
Latest research findings have led to the development of a potential immunization against cardiovascular disease. ... Continue Reading
Scientists discover mechanisms of senile blindness
Hyperactive immune resistance has been associated with senile blindness caused by age-dependent macular degeneration (AMD). ... Continue Reading
Mechanism behind Mind-Body Connection Explains How Chronic Stress Ages Immune System
Immune cells end in protective caps, called telomeres, that are shorter in persons suffering chronic stress. Shortened telomeres are a sign of premature aging. A new UCLA study suggests that the stress hormone cortisol is the culprit behind telomeres' early aging and offers a potential drug target for protecting the immune system against the wear and tear of long-term stress. ... Continue Reading
Preliminary evidence suggests Alzheimer's symptom may be reversible
Researchers report an improvement in the language ability of Alzheimer's patients by using a new immune-based approach to treatment. ... Continue Reading
Study sheds new light on transplant, cancer link
Targeted therapies in patients who have undergone organ transplantation could help reduce risk of cancer, new findings suggest. ... Continue Reading
Gender plays a role in kidney transplantation, study shows
A new study suggests that gender should be taken into consideration when it comes to allocating donor kidneys. ... Continue Reading
New atherosclerosis findings 'could save millions of lives'
Two separate studies by researchers from Harvard and Baylor could lead to new treatments that would reduce heart attacks and strokes considerably. ... Continue Reading
Anti-TNF drugs linked to 'infection risk'
Anti-aging physicians have been warned that drugs commonly prescribed for patients with immunological disorders may increase risk of infections other than tuberculosis. ... Continue Reading
Immune system treatment trial 'promising'
A new treatment designed to boost the immune system in people suffering from lung cancer has shown 'promising' results during clinical trials. ... Continue Reading
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