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Rituximab May Treat Severe Atopic Eczema: Pilot Study
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In a pilot study of patients with severe treatment-refractory atopic eczema, depletion of B cells by monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody therapy (rituximab) led to "an impressive improvement" in atopic eczema symptoms, reduced skin inflammation and normalization of skin architecture, clinicians from Switzerland found. Reuters Health Information
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Formaldehyde, Aspartame, and Migraines: A Possible Connection
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Aspartame has been linked to pediatric and adolescent migraines. Upon ingestion, aspartame is broken, converted, and oxidized into formaldehyde in various tissues. The authors present a case of aspartame-associated migraines related to positive reactions to formaldehyde on patch testing.
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