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Researchers identify ‘molecular switch’ in lupus that could stymie harmful immune response

STAT

But new research asks the question: What if immune cells could be turned back into good guys, and actually help save tissue damaged by autoimmune disease?    Lupus is complicated because it wields the body’s own defenses against itself, generating a continuous immune misfire.   Read the rest…

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Updates To CDC Immunization Schedule

Drug Topics

At the 44th annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, the CDC provided an updated immunization schedule that details new changes.

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STAT+: Vertex to buy Alpine Immune Sciences for $4.9 billion

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals will buy Alpine Immune Sciences, a maker of protein-based medicines that harness the immune system, for $4.9 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. It is the largest acquisition in Vertex’s history.

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Examining Immune Response of Hepatitis B Vaccines in Patients With HCV

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Research presented at DDW 2024 found there was no significant association between immune response and hepatitis B vaccine types in patients with Hepatitis C.

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Persistent Epigenetic Changes in Immune Cells Following Hepatitis C Recovery

Pharmacy Times

Study finds traces of “epigenetic scars” on the immune cells of patients who recovered from chronic hepatitis C infection.

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Immune checkpoint enhancer biotech AltruBio raises $225m

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Immune checkpoint enhancer biotech AltruBio raises $225m to support phase 2 trials of its PSGL-1-targeted drug for ulcerative colitis

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Pharmacy Technician Immunizers Can Provide The Much Needed Shot In The Arm For Community Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

The immunizing technicians stated they had greater job satisfaction and had a greater sense of being valuable pharmacy members