Probiotic Yogurt-Based Drugs Could Help Treat COVID-19
New drug candidates based on molecules isolated from probiotic Kefir yogurt could help combat pathogenic bacteria and treat various inflammatory conditions
Inflammation
FDA Emergency Use Authorization Awarded to the Beckman Coulter Access IL-6 Test
The Access Interleukin-6 (IL-6) assay is designed to assist physicians in the identification of severe inflammatory response in COVID-19 patients
Team Develops Wearable Sensor to Help People with IBD
Researchers' device tracks biomarkers in sweat, may indicate flare-ups
How Antioxidants in Corn Line Could Help Treat IBD
In addition to their anti-inflammatory properties, naturally occurring flavonoids are safer than standard drugs
Avocado Seed Extract Shows Promise as Anti-Inflammatory Compound
The researchers developed the extract over the last decade as a food colorant
Can a Nerve Injury Trigger ALS?
The connection between ALS and athletes runs deeper than a single ballplayer
Type of Moss Could Prove to Be More Medically Effective Than Hemp
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is used in the medical field to deal with certain types of pain, muscle cramps, dizziness, and loss of appetite
Bioelectronic Medicine Treatment Effective for Lupus
Lupus causes the immune system to lose the ability to differentiate between foreign agents and healthy tissue
Sugar: A 'Sweet' Tool to Understand Brain Injuries
Researchers have developed a 3-D tool to model brain injury in a laboratory setting
New Cystic Fibrosis Treatments Work Best in Inflamed Airways
The work offers a greater understanding of the efficacy of the CF drugs Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor