Jessica Lynn

Have you ever heard of cytokines? These signaling proteins play a role in inflammation in your body. Normally, cytokines help your immune system respond to foreign invaders.

In some cases, dermatomyositis can be difficult to treat. A variety of treatment options are available, from corticosteroids and immunosuppressants to antimalarials, colchicine, alendronate, and warfarin.

Globally, an estimated 39.9 million people live with human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ). HIV is an infection which, over time, damages the immune system.

Fecal microbiota transplants ( FMTs ) take healthy bacteria from stool provided healthy individuals, and transfer it to a donor with gut microbiome dysbiosis.

Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.

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“All of those tasked with upholding the rule of law have suddenly ignored the law as soon as it’s broken by those in power and close to the mayor.”

Woman wearing homemade facial mask when sheltering in place in Brooklyn, NY (Adjoajo photo via Wikimedia Commons)

El 19 de agosto, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS por sus siglas en inglés) empezó a aceptar solicitudes para el primer paso del permiso de permanencia temporal (parole in place) en el país como parte del programa Manteniendo a las Familias Unidas (Keeping Families Together).

The Pampa Harvesters (1-0) return home after the big win against Iowa Park last week 42-28. Pampa will take on the Plainview Bulldogs (0-1). The Bulldogs dropped their first game to Randall by a 26-16 score. It will be a special night in Pampa as Harvester Field at Zach Thomas Stadium gets its official unveiling. Thomas will be in town for the dedication which will begin at 6:35 p.m. before the game. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m.