UM Miller School of Medicine: Neuropeptide in Blood to Help Diagnose Chronic Itch
March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024
MIAMI, Florida, March 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Article Summary
* A new study co-led by a Miller School researcher establishes B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) as key in chronic itch severity.
* Dr. Gil Yosipovitch thinks BNP may be the first biomarker for chronic itch.
* The study could lead to investigation into a targeted treatment for chronic itch.
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Article Summary
* A new study co-led by a Miller School researcher establishes B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) as key in chronic itch severity.
* Dr. Gil Yosipovitch thinks BNP may be the first biomarker for chronic itch.
* The study could lead to investigation into a targeted treatment for chronic itch.
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