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The role of gut microflora in mucosal immunity

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Dr Gary Huffnagle has identified a number of intestinal microflora members which can regulate mucosal immunity in the gut microbiome

The microbiome is of recent interest in mucosal immunity. Dr Gary Huffnagle and colleagues at the University of Michigan have identified a variety of intestinal microflora members which can metabolically communicate with host cells and regulate mucosal immunity. Accumulating evidence suggests that various metabolites produced by hosts and microbiome members and their crosstalk are more important than previously thought. Understanding […]

Case for the improvement of suboptimal care of gout patients in Hawai’i

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The level of care for gout patients in Hawai’i has been a subject of concern to stakeholders. A retrospective study of gout and rheumatoid arthritis patients who were 18 years and above within Hawai’i Pacific Health healthcare system between 2011 and 2017 were undertaken by Dr Sian Yik Lim MD, CCD, Rhmsus, a Doctor of Medicine, Pali Momi Medical Center, […]