Attacked by Your Own Body - Autoimmune Diseases
What are autoimmune diseases? The body’s immune system is supposed to protect against harmful substances, such as bacteria, viruses,...
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Scott Tarone
Jan 103 min read
Immunology: Saving and Speaking of Life
I would like to share with you some knowledge that very few people in the world have. The topic is a very hearty one; Immunology,...
Michele Bonazzoli Clinton MSN, APRN
Jan 42 min read
Psychoneuroimmunity
Psychoneuroimmunity is a complex word that defines how the mind-body connection is directly related to our immune system. Chronic...
mariepb28
Dec 25, 20233 min read
Is it the Flu, Covid-19, or RSV?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a cause of common cold symptoms in most older children and healthy adults. By the time a child has...
nimisahota
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Understanding How Vaccines Work: A Simple Guide
Vaccines play a crucial role in keeping us healthy by protecting our bodies from harmful diseases - especially during flu and cold...
Ellinor Davenport
Dec 13, 20232 min read
HIV and Drug Resistance
HIV/AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that targets and attacks CD4 cells (CD4 T lymphcytes), a component of the...
Sophia Li
Dec 4, 20233 min read
The Brain-Eating Amoeba: Naegleria Fowleri
Introduction You jump into the warm freshwater in your local lake. Water rushes into your nose, throwing you into a coughing fit. After...
Caroldemort :3
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Contraceptives and the immune system: a complicated and mysterious relationship
Exploring the intricate link between contraceptive use and the immune system unveils a fascinating interplay that extends beyond the...
Nicholas Allen
Nov 13, 20232 min read
The Inflammasome: Guardian of Immune Activation
The innate immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that are designed to protect your body against harmful microbes and...
Charlotte Sutherland
Oct 31, 20234 min read
Anaphylaxis: Understanding Allergic Emergencies
Overview Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fill-axis) is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system...
Rohan Gupta
May 28, 20232 min read
Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Focus on Viral Pathogens
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a major concern in healthcare settings, affecting millions of patients worldwide each year. These...
Karim Aziz
May 26, 20233 min read
Immunotherapy for Cancer
Understand how immunotherapy works to treat cancer, as well as it's benefits and limitations.
Ryan Tanaka
Mar 26, 20232 min read
Meet MAIT Cells
MAIT cells, or mucosal-associated invariant T cells, are a unique subset of T cells that play an important role in the immune system....
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