Immunology
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Lentiviral gene therapy appears effective in X-CGD
HOUSTON – Results from the small study provide a “proof of concept” for the use of gene therapy in X-linked chronic granulomatous disease,...
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Novel transplant regimen improves survival in primary immunodeficiency
HOUSTON – Allo-HCT following a novel reduced-intensity conditioning regimen was largely successful in an NIH study of adults and children with...
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U.S. sesame allergy prevalence estimated at 750,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A representative U.S. sample of almost 80,000 adults and children showed a sesame allergy prevalence of 750,000 people.
From the Journals
Plerixafor produced dramatic responses in severe WHIM syndrome
The treatment was effective and well tolerated in patients who could not receive granulocyte colony-stimulating factor therapy.
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Aspirin and Omega-3 fatty acids fail
Flu activity is ‘high’ in nine states.
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Telemedicine not widely used
Brain injury in sickle cell merits more attention.
Conference Coverage
Screen sooner and more often for those with family history of CRC
A family history of colorectal cancer is associated with risk of colorectal cancer, and screening guidelines should be adjusted accordingly.
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Olopatadine/mometasone combo is safe and effective
ORLANDO – Combining two safe and effective options for seasonal allergic rhinitis showed even more efficacy with relative safety.
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Birth cohort affected 2015-2016 flu vaccine effectiveness
Birth year may have an impact on how well the influenza vaccine worked.
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Immunologic testing is key to diagnosing autoimmune blistering diseases
SAN FRANCISCO – Starting with immunologic testing can spare patients with blistering diseases years of unnecessary overexposure to prednisone.
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Studies provide insight into link between cancer immunotherapy and autoimmune disease
MADRID – Patients may “require much higher doses – of steroids in particular – to treat their symptoms.”