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Atopy Linked to Lower Risk of Glioma
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A history of atopic disease is inversely associated with the risk of glioma, according to findings published in the October 17th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Reuters Health Information
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Airway Cytokine Profile Differs Between Severe and Moderate Asthma
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Patients with severe asthma exhibit increases in neutrophils and eosinophils in sputum compared to those with moderate asthma, according to a study published in the February issue of Chest. In addition, severe asthmatics differ in airway cytokine/chemokine expression. Reuters Health Information
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Infections in Infancy Do Not Protect Against Hay Fever
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Findings from UK researchers provide no substantial support for the notion that infections in infancy can protect against subsequent hay fever, according to a report in the March issue of Allergy. Reuters Health Information
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Newly Discovered Region on HIV Membrane May Offer Opportunity for Vaccine
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The membrane-proximal ectodomain region (MPER) of the HIV-1 viral glycoprotein 41 (gp41) is a target of neutralizing antibodies and could become the focus of a potential vaccine, investigators at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medial School in Boston report in the January issue of Immunity. Reuters Health Information
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