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Autoimmune Disease is a condition in which the body recognizes its own tissues as foreign and directs an immune response against them.

New study sheds light on the genes and nutrients that give MAIT cells their fighting power

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating a talented type of T cell.

10 Nov 2023

Obinutuzumab shows promise in preserving kidney function, preventing flares in lupus nephritis patients

In a post hoc analysis of the phase 2 NOBILITY trial, researchers found that treatment with obinutuzumab-;an antibody that targets a protein expressed on certain immune cells-;was superior to placebo for preserving kidney function and preventing flares in patients with lupus nephritis, a kidney condition associated with the autoimmune disease lupus.

10 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation that leads to pain, joint damage, and disability, which affects approximately 18 million people worldwide.

8 Nov 2023

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, demonstrates that CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus while maintaining a robust response to vaccines.

7 Nov 2023

Experts develop equitable quality measures to improve lupus care by 2030

Leaders of a project to develop and implement equitable new quality measures for lupus care by the end of the decade will present their work at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting.

7 Nov 2023

Researchers pioneer a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis

Researchers at DZNE and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have pioneered a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis.

3 Nov 2023

Existing drug could be repurposed to treat type 1 diabetes, study suggests

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack and destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Traditional management of type 1 diabetes has primarily involved replacing the missing insulin with injections which, though effective, can be expensive and burdensome.

1 Nov 2023

$13M NIH grant funds research to rejuvenate immune system in older adults

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers received a $13.1 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to continue studies aimed at rejuvenating the immune system of older people in order to improve health throughout the lifespan.

1 Nov 2023

JAK inhibitors offer effective and convenient treatment option for arthritis patients

According to a new paper in Rheumatology, published by Oxford University Press, JAK inhibitors, which doctors have used to treat patients with arthritis despite concerns about the effectiveness of such drugs, actually do work quite well.

1 Nov 2023

New classification criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome

APS is a systemic autoimmune disease associated with persistent antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). It can cause thrombosis and pregnancy complications as well as non-thrombotic manifestations such as cardiac valve disease.

30 Oct 2023

New nanoparticle-based system developed for comprehensive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

A team of scientists led by KOO Sagang from the Seoul National University and Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institue for Basic Science Center (IBS), in collaboration with researchers from Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the Seoul National University, developed a new solution for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

26 Oct 2023

IL-17: The molecule that could revolutionize autoimmune and cancer treatments

The research paper explores the multifaceted role of the IL-17 family in immune response, covering everything from infection control to pathological conditions like autoimmune diseases and cancer. Future therapies may exploit IL-17's unique signaling pathways to offer more targeted and cost-effective treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases. But the condition is less common in men, even though they are more likely to have the 4 genetic variations implicated in heightened risk, suggesting that there may be sex specific causes, say the researchers.

10 Oct 2023

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

Salivary proteins may offer early detection for ectopic pregnancies, potentially saving maternal lives through a non-invasive diagnostic approach. The study identifies specific proteins that are prominently present in ruptured ectopic pregnancy cases, highlighting the potential for developing a saliva-based diagnostic kit.

9 Oct 2023

Is there an association between psoriasis onset and risk of autoimmune disease?

Researchers evaluated new-onset autoimmune disease risk among individuals with new-onset psoriatic illness.

9 Oct 2023

New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

The latest data on the metabolic problems faced by trans people are presented at a session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (Hamburg 2-6 October).

6 Oct 2023

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Comprehensive study reveals that whole ginger extracts have a significant impact on inhibiting neutrophil hyperactivity, a key factor in autoimmune diseases like APS and lupus. Consuming ginger for just a week showed promising results in both animal models and human trials, positioning it as a natural and affordable treatment option for a range of autoimmune disorders.

2 Oct 2023

Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, and the Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute have uncovered new details about how the immune system prevents the production of antibodies that can recognize and damage the body's own, healthy tissues.

29 Sep 2023

Stem cell transplant offers hope for patients with multiple sclerosis

Stem cells harvested from a person's own bone marrow or blood, can safely slow progression of the most common form of the autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, or MS as it's usually known, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

26 Sep 2023

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

A new paper in BMC Medicine examines the role of inflammation and body mass index (BMI) in the etiology of treatment-resistant depression.

18 Sep 2023

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New study sheds light on the genes and nutrients that give MAIT cells their fighting power

Obinutuzumab shows promise in preserving kidney function, preventing flares in lupus nephritis patients

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

Experts develop equitable quality measures to improve lupus care by 2030

Researchers pioneer a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis

Existing drug could be repurposed to treat type 1 diabetes, study suggests

$13M NIH grant funds research to rejuvenate immune system in older adults

JAK inhibitors offer effective and convenient treatment option for arthritis patients

New classification criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome

New nanoparticle-based system developed for comprehensive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

IL-17: The molecule that could revolutionize autoimmune and cancer treatments

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

Is there an association between psoriasis onset and risk of autoimmune disease?

New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

Stem cell transplant offers hope for patients with multiple sclerosis

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

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