November 3rd 2023
Nemolizumab quelled the itching caused by prurigo nodularis, a rare skin condition. By inhibiting interleukin-31, the experimental drug seems to have a downstream effect on other interleukins secreted during type 2 inflammation.
The Disease is Uncommon, the Symptom is Not — and Dupixent Seems To Help
August 11th 2023Chronic prurigo is a chronic itchiness can set in motion an itching -scratching cycle that results in scarring. A case series at a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, shows Dupixent (dupilumab) injections are an effective treatment.
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Majority of Patients With CRSwNP Have Type 2 Inflammatory Signatures
August 10th 2023A post hoc analysis of two phase 3 trials identified that as many as 95% of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) had type 2 inflammatory signatures depending on the definition of inflammation used.
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Differences in Patient Characteristics, Treatment of EoE by Allergists and Gastroenterologists
December 12th 2022Most (91%) of the patients were seen by gastroenterologists. Those seen by allergists were more likely to have comorbid atopic conditions, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.
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Long-term Use of Dupixent Effective for Patients With Asthma Regardless of CRSwNP Status
December 9th 2022Patients with severe asthma with or without coexisting chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps (CRSwNP) experienced continued improvements in exacerbations and lung function in an extension study.
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Variation by Age of EoE Symptoms May Contribute to Delayed Diagnosis for Some Patients
December 6th 2022Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis experience a range of symptoms that can vary by age, which may contribute to younger patients experiencing a delay in diagnosis, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Real-World Study Shows Dupixent Improves AD Symptoms in Children Under 12 Years
October 5th 2022A real-world study of children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in China found Dupixent can reduce symptoms and improve pruritus. Traditional therapies had little effect, according to the researchers.
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Extension Trial Shows Positive Results for Dupixent
September 7th 2022Results reported at a meeting of the European Respiratory Society this week show a low rate of severe asthma attacks and sustained improvement in lung function among the children who participated in the yearlong add-on study.
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Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Experience Impaired QOL, Feel Disease Burden
September 7th 2022A national study in Germany identified the baseline characteristics of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) to understand how they are usually treated with Dupixent in the real world.
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Management of EoE May Need to Be Rethought to Reduce Treatment Burden, Impact on Quality of Life
September 2nd 2022Therapeutic goals of reducing eosinophil counts below a certain level in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has a marginal benefit for the impact on quality of life and treatment burden.
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There Remains an Unmet Need for EoE Treatments That Provide Effective, Long-term Disease Control
May 5th 2022Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are faced with delayed diagnosis, burdens related to symptoms, quality of life and cost, but lack targeted systemic therapies to improve long-term disease control.
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Researchers Compare Correlation of Two PROMs With Type 2 Inflammatory Mediators
May 1st 2022In patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, the 12-item Patient Reported Outcomes in Chronic Rhinosinusitis had a stronger correlation with type 2 inflammatory biomarkers than a more widely used measure.
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