Orf virus, a member of the Parapoxvirus genus, is the causative agent of contagious ecthyma – a zoonotic skin disease primarily affecting sheep and goats, with occasional human infections.

Bristol-Myers Squibb has formed an R&D partnership with GentiBio, aimed at developing regulatory T cel (Treg) therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The deal includes an undisclosed ...

You may be able to tolerate cooked, peeled, and soft vegetables during ulcerative colitis (UC) flare-ups. Cooked carrots, potatoes, and parsnips are examples of vegetables to eat. Ulcerative ...

Incyte could be a few month away from a second FDA approval for its Opzelura cream that would make it the first medical treatment to re-pigment the skin of people with vitiligo. The FDA has kicked ...

There’s no specific diet for people with microscopic colitis, but eating foods like plain rice, low fat dairy, and bananas may help symptoms. It’s also best to avoid alcohol and caffeine. Shar ...

The diversity of wildlife in Alberta surpasses that in many other Canadian jurisdictions. Resident wild species can range from ants and antelope to walleye and whiskeyjacks, and includes naturally ...

Brown recluse bites often start with a blister at the center of a small, painful wound. The tissue around it can appear red and bruised. Symptoms can quickly progress to more serious swelling and ...

InflaRx’s vilobelimab met the bar for futility in a Phase III trial for the rare skin disease pyoderma gangrenosum. May 28, 2025 · 2 min read · Tristan Manalac Clinical research ...

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