Immunology News

Definition If you cough, wheeze or feel out of breath during or after exercise, it may be more than exertion causing your symptoms.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have uncovered the genetic identity of a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody, a discovery that sheds new light on infection control and immune disorders.

Nov. 20, 2009 -- People who got last year's seasonal flu vaccine are at lower risk of H1N1 swine flu illness -- particularly severe disease, a study of U.S. military personnel shows.

Psoriasis: Th22 Cells as Milestone of Immunological Research Photo: Wikipedia. Heidrun Behrendt.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have uncovered the genetic identity of a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody, a discovery that sheds new light on infection control and immune disorders.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins and their colleagues have developed sugar-coated polymer strands that selectively kill off cells involved in triggering aggressive allergy and asthma attacks.

A list of Britain's top 50 unsung heroes has been drawn up to mark the 15th anniversary on Thursday of the National Lottery.

Elsevier is pleased to announce that beginning with Volume 104 it will assume publication of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology , the official journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology .

People's immunity to A/H1N1 flu virus is greater than previously thought, a new study suggests.

The holiday season is rapidly approaching and with it the inescapable march toward excessive food consumption is poised to begin.

A study was released by the National Institutes of Health on November 16th that shows that the 2009 H1N1 virus does actually have molecular similarities to previously circulating strains of the seasonal H1N1 influenza virus , which may give healthy adults a small amount of protection against the symptoms of H1N1 flu .

Previous seasonal flu infections could provide a surprising level of immunity against the virus and reduce the severity of symptoms, a study has shown.

Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system.

ISLAMABAD : Japanese researchers said they had discovered a molecule in tea that could block the spread of the AIDS virus.

Nov 7, 2009 - An analysis demonstrating the ability of DX-88 to resolve symptoms of acute hereditary angioedema attacks in all anatomic locations and to sustain effect will be presented in an oral presentation this week at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2009 Annual Meeting in Miami Beach.

Dr. Li is chair of the Division of Allergic Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine and a board-certified asthma and allergy specialist.

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Also Included In: Pharmacy / Pharmacist Article Date: 13 Nov 2009 Research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting shows that an intervention to reduce over-dispensing and waste of asthma medications can succeed without compromising patient safety and can ...

In a novel approach at disseminating scientific research, the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute will hold a web summit to release the latest breakthroughs in malaria research, including new approaches to boosting mosquito immunity to malaria, mapping mosquito migrations, and the promise of a rapid sputum test that could revolutionize the way ...

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November 12, 2009 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., recently announced a global agreement for the development and commercialization of ALD518, a novel biologic that has completed Phase IIa development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.