Immune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss “self” proteins on donor cells, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of JASN. A better understanding of this process may help clinicians prevent and treat organ rejection. Transplanted organs are recognized by the immune system of the… Read More »
By Clare Wilson People with organ transplants currently have to take drugs to stop the donor organ being rejectedCraig Stennett/Alamy A one-off injection of cells could be a long-sought solution to the problem of the body rejecting an organ transplant. The first person who may have benefited from this approach is an Italian man who… Read More »
Male organ cancer refers to any malignancy (a tumor, or mass of cancerous cells) that forms on the male tissue, from the glans to the sheath to the spongy tissue inside. While the chances of developing cancer of the male organ are smaller than other types of cancer, it can still be a very dangerous… Read More »
There’s nothing pleasant about psoriasis, wherever on one’s body it occurs – and when it presents as a male organ rash it can be especially distressing. Sensual partners may misinterpret it as a social disease, and even those who realize it’s not that may still start to question a guy’s commitment to his male organ… Read More »
Lupus is not often associated with men, but many males do have this autoimmune disorder. Since it can have an impact on male organ health, more men should know about it. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that most people think affects only women. In fact, while about 90% of people with lupus are women, some… Read More »