Anyone who has weathered a bad stomach bug knows the feeling: a loss of appetite that sets in and lingers, even after the initial illness. For the millions of people around the world who are ...

Skin, our largest organ, acts as a protective barrier against pathogens that try to invade our bodies while constantly monitoring for potential threats. In the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis, ...

Comprehensive analysis outlines how vascular-immune crosstalk affects cancer, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders, revealing novel therapeutic opportunities The intricate, lifelong conversation ...

A study published in Nature Medicine identified a link between the placebo effect and immune system function. In the experiment, individuals who generated positive expectations showed a stronger ...

Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease that is also considered an autoimmune disorder. There is no single cure for C3G, but several treatments may slow disease progression, protect ...

Abstract: The construction of the new-type power system has a significant influence on the achievement of “Dual Carbon” goals in both the power system and the whole society. Currently, China is at a ...

A health system–wide lipid screening pathway significantly increased pediatric screening rates across a large primary care network. A structured, system-wide clinical pathway increased pediatric lipid ...

Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...

ARO-C3 treatment led to deep and sustained reductions in alternative pathway complement activity and proteinuria. ARO-C3, an investigational RNA interference-based therapy targeting hepatic expression ...

Dysregulated complement pathways are linked to progression from iAMD to advanced AMD, including NVAMD and GA. Higher systemic levels of C4, C4b, and a reduction in C3 are associated with increased ...