New theory: What causes severe COVID and long-haul symptoms?
One theory gaining ground links a more-common-than-previously-thought immune disorder called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) with severe COVID-19. Learn more…
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Differential mast cell numbers and characteristics in human tuberculosis pulmonary lesions
Tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains one of the deadliest bacterial infections worldwide. This study investigates the location and characteristics…
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American Initiative in Mast Cell Disease
2nd Biennial Meeting Virtual Conference was this past May, 2021. If you missed it, you can see all of the presentations…
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Mast cell activation may underlie inflammation in severe COVID-19
Informative article discussing a preprint research paper on the News Medical Life Sciences website discusses the possibility of mast cells…
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Mast Cells, Associated With Inflammation and Allergies
Check out the latest research and findings from the ICA concerning the relationship between mast cells and pain conditions such…
Read MoreMCRI Comments on Long COVID
Long COVID or post-COVID “long haulers” is the condition when people who suffered from COVID and no longer the virus…
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The Mast Cell in Interstitial Cystitis
Current evidence from clinical and laboratory studies confirms that mast cells play a central role in the pathogenesis and pathophysiology…
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Psychedelic drug worked for depression as well as common antidepressant, small trial finds
A growing body of evidence suggests that the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms” could help ease depression symptoms.
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Infected Patient Introduces New Clues That Could Lead To Further Revelations About The Corona Variants
Last year during Spring, a middle-aged man planned to visit the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston due to a…
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