Immunology
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Factors linked with increased VTE risk in COVID outpatients
While the overall risk for VTE was low, age of at least 55 years, being male, and having a BMI of at least 30 and history of VTE increased the...
Commentary
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
Feature
Are you misdiagnosing IBS? Watch out for this mimic
A 39-year-old’s flare-ups were caused by some foods that aren’t typical IBS triggers.
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In utero exposure to asthma medication not tied to risks of neurodevelopmental disorders
Data from more than 20,000 children showed no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or Tourette syndrome in children exposed to asthma medication in...
Opinion
Toxic chemicals we consume without knowing it
“A grossly underappreciated driver in what ails us is the role of environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.”
Commentary
Physicians and clinicians should be required to get flu shots: Ethicist
“I think flu vaccination is something that has already been shown to be useful and important.”
Feature
How to recognize and treat hidden inflammation
IgG4-associated inflammation can affect one or more organs or the surrounding connective tissue and cause fibrosis.
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COVID infection provides immunity equal to vaccination: Study
But protection against the BA.1 subvariant of Omicron was not as high.
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Untreated COVID often involves relapse, clarifying antiviral rebound discussion
A new study’s findings offer a natural history of COVID-19 that will inform discussions and research concerning anti-viral therapy.
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Immunodeficiencies tied to psychiatric disorders in offspring
A new study’s results add to the existing literature suggesting that the intrauterine immune environment may have implications for fetal...
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COVID-19 shot appears to reduce diabetes risk, even after Omicron
Several studies conducted early in the pandemic suggested increased risks for both new-onset diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases following COVID...