Tag: Immune response

Study: Stem cell strategy could eliminate kidney transplant patients’ need for immunosuppressants

Editor's Note A stem cell-based transplant method enabled most kidney recipients in a recent clinical trial to stop taking immunosuppressive drugs, according to a July 15 article in HealthDay. As detailed in the article, the approach was tested in a phase 3 multicenter, randomized controlled trial published in the American…

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By: Matt Danford
July 15, 2025
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Researchers identify immunity-driven factors behind rejection of medical implants

Editor's Note Medical devices such as pacemakers, breast implants, or knee replacements often cause hostile immune responses that can damage not only the implants but also surrounding tissue in the patient. That rejection often leads to further intervention needed that may include medications such as immunosuppressants or additional procedures. Researchers…

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By: Brita Belli
October 25, 2023
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