Tag: Inflammation
Brain Is Susceptible to Acute MI, Chronic Heart Failure
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor treatment lowers acute inflammation in heart, brain
Soluble Interleukin 2 Receptor IDs Sarcoidosis in Uveitis
sIL-2R has slightly better diagnostic value than ACE for sarcoidosis in patients with uveitis
Increases in IgE, Eosinophils, Mast Cells Can ID IgG4-RD
Levels of IgE at diagnosis may be able to identify patients with IgG4-related disease, disease relapse
Ultrasound Findings Correlate With Inflammatory Myopathies
While there is not a single ultrasound pattern, findings tied to disease activity
ENRGISE Pilot Study Will Inform Larger Trial of IL-6 in Seniors
Pilot study expected to provide data on recruitment yields, feasibility, meds tolerance, adherence
Tocilizumab Effective for Treatment of Giant-Cell Arteritis
Longer follow-up called for to determine the durability of remission and safety
High Levels of Brain Inflammation Seen in OCD
Researchers find inflammation 32 percent higher in six brain regions that play a role in OCD
Anti-TNF-α Rx Improves Sleep Quality in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Patients see reduction in PSQI scores, but no change in polysomnography parameters
Olive Oil, Ibuprofen May Have Synergistic Effects
Synergistic analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory effects seen in animal model
Abnormal Chest Radiograph in Active Uveitis Often Sarcoidosis
Fifteen percent of patients with active uveitis of unknown origin have abnormal chest radiographs
