2 stories tagged #fibroblasts

  1. Rare Chickenpox Complication Leads to Extreme Scar Tissue Growth
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    Rare Chickenpox Complication Leads to Extreme Scar Tissue Growth

    An unusual case of chickenpox resulted in significant, rubbery keloid nodules, highlighting challenges in wound healing and treatment for severe scar tissue formation.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Ageing Lung Cells Drive Severe COVID, Flu Risk in Older Adults
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    Ageing Lung Cells Drive Severe COVID, Flu Risk in Older Adults

    UCSF researchers identify lung fibroblasts and GZMK immune cells as key drivers of harmful inflammation in elderly patients with respiratory infections.

    2mo ago 1 min read