For many patients with diverse and seemingly unrelated symptoms, obtaining an accurate diagnosis can take years of specialist visits and inconclusive tests. Mast cell activation syndrome, a disorder ...

Mast cells are pivotal effectors in immune responses, acting as both sentinels and mediators in allergic and inflammatory processes. Their ability to rapidly degranulate and release a myriad of ...

In dogs, mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors, accounting for approximately 16–21% of all skin cancers. These tumors can appear anywhere on the body but are most frequently found ...

Cancer Dx Panel expansion and inVue Dx FNA cytology rollout advance veterinary cancer care, enabling comprehensive mast cell tumor testing for dogs.

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this ...

Eosinophils and mast cells are two types of immune cells with critical roles in responding to foreign assaults. When these cells do not function properly, several disease outcomes can develop (e.g.

In early 2020, Wynde Dyer walked into the house that would transform her life. The Central California ranch sat on a cul-de-sac of gated homes and glittering aquamarine pools. It boasted private ...

Allergic diseases represent a major global health burden, placing significant strain on health care systems worldwide. Severe ...

Blueprint Medicines’ focus on Ayvakit continues to pay off, which has ample untapped revenue potential in advanced and indolent systemic mastocytosis. Additionally, their pipeline includes other ...

A global physician survey estimates chronic urticaria affects 2.5% of adults and highlights sleep, activity, and mental ...

Chronic urticaria (CU) is a dermatological condition characterized by recurrent wheals (hives), angioedema (deep tissue swelling), or both, persisting for over 6 weeks. 1 Unlike acute urticaria, which ...