The Itch Paradox: Why Scratching Hurts but Also Heals
Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...
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Scratching found to both aggravate inflammation and boost immune defenses
New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...
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Zika virus manipulates human skin to attract mosquitoes and boost transmission
Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the ...
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FDA Approves Celltrion’s Tocilizumab-anoh, Biosimilar to Actemra
Avtozma, the third biosimilar to Actemra, has received FDA approval for multiple inflammatory diseases and COVID-19, potentially expanding treatment access for patients.