Eliminating the source of asthma-causing immune molecules

Eliminating the source of asthma-causing immune molecules
Asthma and other allergic diseases are caused by inappropriate immune responses. Soluble IgE molecules, produced by immune cells known as B cells, are key immune mediators of these diseases. A team of researchers has now developed a way to specifically eliminate IgE-producing B cells, providing a potential new long-lasting therapeutic approach to treat asthma and other allergic diseases.

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Information on asthma offered at healthy living fair

Information on asthma offered at healthy living fair
BRIDGEPORT — The city’s Department of Health & Social Services, along with the Fairfield County Environmental Justice and the Bridgeport Asthma Council, will be hosting an Asthma and Healthy Living Fair Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gary Crooks Memorial Center, 301 Bostwick Ave. Attendees will obtain information from the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, Lung Association, AIRS …

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Heat stroke warning as Thailand sizzles

Heat stroke warning as Thailand sizzles
With temperatures across the country hitting 40 degrees Celsius, the Public Health Ministry yesterday issued a warning advising people to stay indoors and avoid getting a heat stroke – a life threatening condition that claimed seven lives over the past two years.

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Medical calendar for May 5

Medical calendar for May 5
Blood drives BLOOD DRIVES: 3-7 p.m. May 6 at Calvary Church, 3898 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters, and 4-8 p.m. May 6 at Wentzville South Middle School, 561 E. Highway N in Wentzville. Sponsored by the American Red Cross.

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Medical calendar for May 12

Medical calendar for May 12
Classes AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts Strategies for Challenging Behaviors from 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Center for Autism Education, 105 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon. Classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other family members who want to learn more about autism. Cost is $30. To register, call 636-978-4951.

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Swine flu silence

Swine flu silence
And so, after all the tumult and shouting, there is now silence. Indeed, there has been much twitter and twaddle about the H1N1 swine flu epidemic, especially after WHO officially declared the outbreak to be a pandemic.

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