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The Eye’s Immune Defense: A New Perspective

27 September 2024

A recent study has provided valuable insights into the immunology of the eye, particularly in the context of autoimmune uveitis…

Beyond a Window: Eyes Emerge as Brain’s Immune Defenders

06 March 2024

A recent study has revealed a surprising new role of our eyes: acting as immunological defenses for our brain…

Short chain fatty acids improve inflammation of the eye

11th October, 2017

Immune-mediated inflammation of the uvea is one of the major causes of uveitis. Recent studies have linked intestinal microbiomes and their metabolites to…

My eyes cross at twilight

A 25 years-old, teacher, complains of double vision. She finds it difficult to talk after prolonged speaking. She is pregnant.Episodes of double vision began 6 weeks ago. Elsa’s husband reported fluctuating droopy eyelids in the morning and evening, which started 4 weeks ago.

Microorganisms in the eye protect against infection

19th July, 2017

Commensal bacteria are resident in various parts of the body and are beneficial to human health.

Case of eye injury and decreased vision

A 12 year old boy is brought into the paediatric casualty by his parents approximately 18 hours after sustaining a penetrating knife injury to his left eye. The child was here he was attacked by a fellow learner who stabbed him in his left eye. He sustained no other injuries as his attacker ran away after the incident.

Monica Guzman

Dr Monica L. Guzman is an Associate Prof and Assistant Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Weill Cornell Medicine, USA. She was listed among 100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America in 2020 and Hispanic Role Models in Science: Advice for Future Scientists. Her lab…

Immuno Throwback – Role of Inflammatory Cytokines TNF-α and IL-17 in the Pathogenesis of Disease

09 September 2024

An immunology throwback – This article delves into the roles of TNF-α and IL-17 in disease progression, focusing on their mechanisms of action, the synergistic effects they produce when acting together, and their potential as therapeutic targets…

 
 
 
 
 
 
International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University