Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways CD4 T helper cells help the body fight infections by signaling other cells to attack germs. Without enough CD4 T cells, the body can't fight ...

Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have identified a novel type of immune cell, called the stem-like CD4 T cell, that plays a pivotal role in anti-tumor immunity. The ...

In a person living with HIV, proviruses—strands of HIV DNA—are typically integrated into the T cell genome and become a ...

Much like ripples on the water can betray powerful currents below the surface, small changes in our bodies can sometimes be an indicator of a serious condition. Now, researchers from Japan say that ...

The decrease in CD4 cells during HIV infection seems to be driven by immune activation, which does not always correlate with viral load. Experienced clinicians are all too familiar with the ...

Researchers have identified a novel type of immune cell, called the stem-like CD4 T cell, that plays a pivotal role in anti-tumor immunity. The pre-clinical findings highlight the potential to ...

CD4 tests are strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, the ...

Sepsis, a critical condition characterized by life-threatening organ dysfunction, arises from a dysregulated host response to ...

The WHO has strongly recommended CD4 testing to identify advanced HIV disease under its 2025 guidelines. Here’s why the test ...

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University researcher Haydn T. Kissick, PhD, and assistant professor, Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine. Atlanta, GA — Oct. 23, 2024 — ...