Articles related to Allergy & Immunology

Immunocompromised individuals are at a 6 to 11 times higher risk of developing herpes zoster compared to the general population, with hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients facing the highest risk.

Researchers have identified insufficient activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) pathway as a key driver in lupus pathogenesis, offering a new target for therapeutic intervention.

The updated anaphylaxis guidelines emphasize immediate epinephrine administration at the onset of symptoms and provide comprehensive recommendations for monitoring and follow-up care to prevent recurrence and improve patient education.

The Medscape Women Physicians Report 2020 reveals that 64% of female physicians prioritize work-life balance, often feeling conflicted between their careers and caregiving responsibilities, necessitating flexible work arrangements and supportive policies.

This study from Cleveland Clinic highlights a counterintuitive trend where higher numbers of COVID-19 vaccine doses could lead to increased risk of infection, underscoring the complexity of immune responses and vaccine effectiveness over time.

In a controlled trial conducted over a six-month period in Mali, subcutaneous administration of the monoclonal antibody L9LS to children aged 6 to 10 achieved an efficacy rate of up to 77% in preventing clinical malaria.