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GlossaryImmune Response (immunological response)

body's defense mechanism against harmful pathogens and foreign substances

The immune response, also known as the immunological response, is the body's defense mechanism against harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. It involves the activation of immune cells, such as white blood cells, which identify, attack, and eliminate these invaders to protect the body from infections and diseases. This process can also mistakenly target the body's own cells, leading to autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss.

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Immunological Aspects and Gender Bias During Respiratory Viral Infections Including Novel Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Scoping Review

research Immunological Aspects and Gender Bias During Respiratory Viral Infections Including Novel Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Scoping Review

11 citations, May 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology”

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

research Cytokines

3 citations, July 1996 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Cytokines are important for immune responses and treating diseases, but they can cause side effects like fever and skin issues.

research Modeling Cell-Cell Communication for Immune Systems Across Space and Time

20 citations, November 2019 in “Current Opinion in Systems Biology”

The document concludes that computational models are useful for understanding immune responses and could improve cancer immunotherapy.

research PC040: Amalgam Tattoo of the Oral Mucosa

June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology”

Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.

research The Semiotics of Breast Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, and Sales

1 citations, August 2017 in “Semiotica”

The paper concludes that breast cancer treatment involves complex interactions between medical symptoms, patient experiences, and commercial influences, requiring a holistic approach.

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community My hair stopped falling out after I quit smoking

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Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.