This content is machine translated COVID-19 study New method identifies T cells T cells play a crucial role in fighting coronavirus and preventing severe disease progression. They recognize and combat the virus directly in the infected cells. Munich researchers have precisely typed…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Ovarian cancer and the immune system The choice of chemotherapy is crucial Chemotherapy-induced changes in the immune system can be used therapeutically in the era of immuno-oncology. Accurate characterization of immunologic effects of different agents, in addition to better risk management, will…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Food intolerances The immune system is not always to blame Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance worldwide. Unlike an allergy, intolerance does not involve the immune system. If certain triggers are suspected, an elimination diet, among other things,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cancer risk increased after heart transplantation New heart, new cancer? After heart transplantation, it is mandatory to suppress the immune system. There is a risk of rejection of the new organ. However, this also means that degenerated cells can no…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Congenital immunodeficiencies What warning signs should you be aware of? A functioning immune system is vital. In congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies, part of the immune system does not function or is completely absent. Congenital immunodeficiencies are rare. About one in…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Aging processes of the skin Chronological or premature aging? Due to its special protective function for the body, the skin is an exception in the aging process: As a mechanical and biological boundary between internal organs and the environment,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Aggressive combination therapy leads to faster disease inactivity Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is a collective term for several forms of arthritis, all of which involve chronic long-term joint inflammation. This inflammation begins in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Treatment of the flu-like infection Strengthen the immune system with herbal medicines There are effective medicinal plants for flu-like infections with the familiar symptoms of fever, runny nose, cough and feeling bruised. The best researched is an extract from Echinacea purpurea, the…
