Basophil and eosinophil counts may be important predictors of outcomes in certain patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a new report suggests. The research, which was presented at the ...

The researchers identified 411 patients with PMF who had baseline basophil and eosinophil counts available at the time of diagnosis or first referral. After a median follow-up of 52 months, most ...

Chemoattractant-stimulated granule release from neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils is critical for the innate immune response against infectious bacteria. Interleukin 8 (IL-8) activation of ...

Current guidelines suggest limiting diagnostic testing for chronic spontaneous urticaria when no clear cause is suspected, though biomarkers and biopsies are emerging as tools to predict treatment ...

Intranasal delivery of a monoclonal IgG1 antibody targeting mugwort pollen protected mice from allergic rhinitis and asthma ...

The Lancet on the anti-IL-5 antibody mepolizumab in individuals with allergic asthma, evidence has accumulated that the ...

A 68-year-old man with 1 week of bloating and constipation undergoes CT, which reveals Stanford type B aortic dissection ...

Basophils, though the rarest granulocytes, have emerged as pivotal modulators of immune responses in both allergic inflammation and autoimmunity. These cells are now recognised for their ability ...

The term 'atopy' (Greek atopos meaning out of place) is sometimes used synonymously for describing IgE-mediated diseases. Atopic individuals may or may not have symptoms of allergy, but are ...

People with eosinophilic esophagitis may benefit from managing their diet to control their exposure to trigger foods. Learn more about elimination diets here.