Fibrosis

Zinc has been found to be important in keeping lung infections at bay in people with cystic fibrosis, whose immune cell’s natural bacteria-fighting ability has been reduced by the genetic mutation that causes the disease. The discovery could result in treatments that reactivate the immune system, reducing infections.The first ward I worked on as a brand-new registered nurse was the cystic fibrosis (CF) ward. Most of the patients were in their late teens and early 20s, many had recently transferred from the nearby…

Researchers analyzed the relationship between meals rated by the 12-component modified Japanese Diet Index (mJDI12), muscle mass, and liver fibrosis progression in 136 patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) attending the Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital.It is also important to consume soy products, seafood, and seaweed.Japanese cuisine has gained worldwide popularity and has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The “12-component modified Japanese Diet Index (mJDI12)” is a…

Enzyme-regulating macrophages found in both humans and mice open the door to translating findings in mice into human therapies. Credit: Issey TakahashiAccording to a study published in Cell Death & Disease, scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered two enzymes that play a role in macrophage polarization, a key factor affecting fibrosis. The findings of the study suggest a promising treatment possibility for human patients.Kidney fibrosis is a deadly inflammatory disease that results in the stiffening…

R&B singer B. Smyth, who is best known for songs “Twerkaholic” and “Ride Good,” has died at age 28. In a video posted on the singer’s Instagram page, his older brother Denzil said in the caption that he died Thursday morning of “respiratory failure after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.”“I’m just making this video for the behalf of my family and we ask right now in this particular moment that you guys respect our wishes of privacy and we accept all the love and condolences on his behalf,” Denzil said in the…

The study found that high doses of vitamin C were beneficial in inflammatory conditions.An Oregon State University study has demonstrated that vitamin supplements can benefit cystic fibrosis patients.According to research conducted by Oregon State University, cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diets with vitamin C also benefit more from vitamin E, another antioxidant, which reduces damaging inflammation.The results, which were published in the journal Nutrients, are important since cystic fibrosis affects more…