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Autoimmune Diseases
NORD Report: COVID-19 Telehealth Surge Especially Important for People With Rare Diseases
November 12, 2020
Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially important to patients with rare disorders, many of which are autoimmune diseases, according to a recent report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
New Data Show How Anifrolumab Could Offer Improvement in Lupus, SLE
November 09, 2020
New data presented recently at the American College of Rheumatology meeting add to the evidence in support of anifrolumab, which could address unmet need in lupus.
Time to Revise Hydroxychloroquine, Retinopathy Guidelines, Say Authors
October 21, 2020
Rather than stopping hydroxychloroquine altogether, doses could be reduced and patients monitored if there are signs of retinopathy, say the authors of a commentary in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Obesity Linked to Inflammation, Disease Severity Among People With Ankylosing Spondylitis
October 10, 2020
Central obesity may be especially unhealthy for people with the inflammatory condition that affects the spine.
The Difference Gender Makes in Psoriatic Arthritis
October 10, 2020
Research documents that the disease affects men and women differently.
FDA Updates: Opdivo Plus Yervoy for MPM, Pediatric Indications for Simponi Aria, Breakthrough Designation in CKD
October 04, 2020
An immunotherapy combination gets a third thoracic indication; another potential indication for an SGLT2 inhibitor.
For Autoimmune Disease Patients, Fatigue Isn't Just Another Word for Being Tired
September 13, 2020
Fatigue causes a complex array of problems for people with autoimmune disease.
Severity of Skin Symptoms Key Factor in the Quality of Life of People with Psoriatic Arthritis
September 08, 2020
Study of the quality of life of psoriatic arthritis patients reveals the added burden of skin symptoms.
FDA Updates: Ofatumumab for MS, More Data Needed for Filgotinib in RA, Hearing Set for ALKS 3831
August 23, 2020
FDA actions for the week ending August 21, 2020, include a hearing set for a drug that could limit weight gain often associated with treatment for serious mental illness.
Swedish Population Study Links Celiac Disease With Higher Risk of Psychiatric Disorders
August 18, 2020
Celiac disease was linked with a greater likelihood to be diagnosed with a mood disorder, ADHD, or an eating disorder.
Real-World Data: Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Stay on Cosentyx After Other Options Fail
August 10, 2020
A recent study found 64% of patients with psoriatic arthritis who had tried at least one biologic stayed with Cosentyx for the entire study period.
Researchers Believe KLK6 Protein May Play a Role in the Development of Psoriatic Arthritis
August 03, 2020
Preliminary findings by Case Western researchers point to kallikrein-related peptidase 6 as possible culprit in the development of psoriatic arthritis.
New Drugs Take Aim at Autoimmune Diseases
July 31, 2020
Potential agents to battle inflammation and other processes move through development pipeline.
The Latest Autoimmune Disease Treatment Advances
July 11, 2019
A look at recent developments in treatment and the cost implications of various autoimmune diseases.
Food-Especially Gluten-Can Trigger Autoimmune Diseases
February 01, 2019
The food people eat and the toxins they are exposed to on a daily basis are two of the biggest contributors to the likelihood of developing an autoimmune disease, according to many health experts.
Common Gut Bacteria Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
February 01, 2019
Protein produced by common gut bacteria may trigger the onset of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis.
A Wellness Approach to MS-Related Fatigue
January 04, 2019
Although it’s still unknown what the mechanisms are that contribute to MS-related fatigue, certain dietary approaches can help treat it.
The Impact of Dietary Intervention on Lupus
January 04, 2019
A Yale University study has revealing findings about how diet impacts patients with lupus.
In-Clinic Autoimmune Treatment Gets Boost from Novel Cell Therapy
December 01, 2018
A new Chinese study highlights a potential cell therapy strategy for autoimmune diseases in a clinic setting.
Surprising Active Participants in Fighting Autoimmune Disease
December 01, 2018
A new study theorizes organs affected by autoimmune disease suppress immune cells using methods similar to those used by cancer cells to evade detection.