Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Lung Bacteria Can Defend Against Pneumonia

LACTOBACILLUS has been shown to provide a barrier against Streptococcus pneumoniae colonisation in mice infected with the influenza A virus, providing new insights on how bacteria protect against invading pathogens.

Could Targeting Endothelial Cells Diminish COVID-19 Symptoms?

TARGETING endothelial cells in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with severe lung disease may provide a novel approach to restoring normal lung function, according to a recent study from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA.

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Could This New Model Predict Cytokine Release Syndrome in Immunotherapy Patients?

While many new immunotherapies are increasing cancer survival rates, tools to predict how the immunotherapy will impact a patient’s immune system are not…

Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Identified as a Vulnerable COVID-19 Population

Hospitalisation of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who have coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is reported to be notably higher than the average…

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Skin Toxicity Caused by Sequential Treatment with PD-1 Inhibitor and mTOR Inhibitor

Immune checkpoint inhibitors and mTOR inhibitors are known to be associated with skin toxicity…

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European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 2020 Virtual Congress

VIENNA, Austria, is a city with unquestionable spirit, influence, and grandiosity, and would have been a spectacular host to this year’s European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 29th Congress…

The Other Side of the Moon: A Clinical Dialogue on the IL-23 Pathway

Prof Reich began by highlighting how insights into the pathophysiology of psoriasis have led to the development and expansion of cytokine-targeted…

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Mycobacterium bovis Infection Mimicking Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in an Elderly Male

Cutaneous ulceration presents many challenges to the dermatologist and multidisciplinary team due to a broad differential diagnosis, difficult management decisions, and delayed wound healing…

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Coping Strategies as Predictors of Stress and Anxiety in Caregivers of Patients with Severe Drug Allergy

The unpredictability and fear of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions influences the occurrence and manifestation of anxiety in patients with severe drug allergy, as well as their family members…