Oral, Topical Combo Calms Itch, Rash of Eczema

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Atopic dermatitis severity scores decreased by as much as 65% to 70% during 14 weeks of treatment with oral and topical tacrolimus, results of a small pilot study showed.

Lab Notes: Skin Immune Cells Swing Both Ways

Langerhans cells in the skin may suppress excess immune activity or direct attacks on invaders, depending on which is needed. Also this week: a possible common target for multiple pathogens.

WHO Policy Could Have Big Effect on Smoking Rates

Without implementation of a World Health Organization policy package, the number of adult smokers around the world will continue to grow over the next two decades, researchers estimated.

Gene Variants Linked to IBD

Low frequency of genetic variants associated with recognition and processing of bacteria may offer protection against inflammatory bowel disease, a study of indigenous people of Canada suggested.

Oral, Topical Combo Calms Itch, Rash of Eczema

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Atopic dermatitis severity scores decreased by as much as 65% to 70% during 14 weeks of treatment with oral and topical tacrolimus, results of a small pilot study showed.

Lab Notes: Skin Immune Cells Swing Both Ways

Langerhans cells in the skin may suppress excess immune activity or direct attacks on invaders, depending on which is needed. Also this week: a possible common target for multiple pathogens.

WHO Policy Could Have Big Effect on Smoking Rates

Without implementation of a World Health Organization policy package, the number of adult smokers around the world will continue to grow over the next two decades, researchers estimated.

Gene Variants Linked to IBD

Low frequency of genetic variants associated with recognition and processing of bacteria may offer protection against inflammatory bowel disease, a study of indigenous people of Canada suggested.