134 search results for: Pathophysiology
Understanding the Contribution of IL-4 in the Development of Fibrosis in Prurigo Nodularis
Professor Sarina Elmariah highlights the multifaceted role of IL-4 and IL-13 in driving dermal fibrosis in prurigo nodularis, which leads to persistent scarring and dyspigmentation that significantly contribute to patients' embarrassment, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Itch in Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Histaminergic and Nonhistaminergic Mechanisms and Role of IL-4 as a Central Orchestrator in Promoting Neuronal Sensitization
In this soundbite video from the April 2025 ADVENT Forum in Lisbon, Portugal, Dr. Brian Kim explores the histaminergic and nonhistaminergic mechanisms of itch, highlighting how type 2 cytokines like IL-4 serve as central orchestrators of neuronal sensitization and immune–nervous system cross-talk.
Beyond Itch: The Multifaceted Role of IL-4/IL-13 in the Pathogenesis of PN
Professor Sarina Elmariah describes how IL-4 and IL-13, key drivers of type 2 inflammation, uniquely contribute to manifestations of prurigo nodularis beyond itch.
CCL17 (TARC): A Key Player and Biomarker in Atopic Dermatitis
An infographic to explore the the key roles of CCL17 (TARC) in atopic dermatitis.
Tailored Medicine in COPD: Understanding Phenotypes, Endotypes, and Genotypes
This infographic outlines how endotyping, phenotyping, and genotyping are interrelated concepts that are crucial for improving the way patients with COPD are characterized and how understanding these concepts can better optimize patient care
ADVENT On Air | Many Faces of COPD: From Phenotypes to Endotypes
Drs Nicola Hanania and Francesca Polverino explore the Many Faces of COPD: From Phenotypes to Endotypes.
Both Clinical and Subclinical Disease Control Are Important to Achieve Disease Modification in AD
In this soundbite video from the April 2025 ADVENT Forum in Lisbon, Portugal, Dr. Eric Simpson explains how both clinical and subclinical disease control are critical for achieving true disease modification in atopic dermatitis, emphasizing the role of biomarkers in predicting long-term outcomes and guiding treatment decisions.
Navigating Complex Definitions: Early Intervention and Disease Modification in Atopic Dermatitis
Dr. Amy Paller discusses the evolving concepts of early intervention and disease modification in AD and describes potential biomarkers of subclinical control at EADV 2025.
KOL Video Interview – Dr Paula Luna
In this exclusive video interview, Dr Paula Luna discusses how disease modification can be defined in AD and how IgE may be used as a biomarker in AD.
ADVENT On Air | Back Again: Predicting Recurrence in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Learn from Drs. Buchheit and Wagenmann as they discuss key patient traits that predict disease recurrence in CRSwNP.
Can Therapy-Free Disease Control Be Achieved in Atopic Dermatitis?
In this soundbite video from the April 2025 ADVENT Forum in Lisbon, Portugal, Prof. Thomas Bieber discusses emerging evidence that therapy-free disease control may be possible in atopic dermatitis, citing pediatric dupilumab data showing that a subset of patients-maintained remission after treatment discontinuation.
Understanding Barriers to Advanced Systemic Therapy in AD
Dr. Jean-David Bouaziz highlights a study describing barriers to initiating advanced systemic therapy for AD at EADV 2025
