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Rare autoimmune condition successfully managed | Mangaluru News

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Mangaluru: Doctors at KMC Hospital Attavar successfully treated and discharged a 35-year-old woman with a rare and life-threatening rheumatological condition complicated by severe infection.A release from the hospital stated that the patient was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder called lupus, presenting as rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) and life-threatening recurrent bleeding from the lungs, requiring prolonged … Read more

Psychiatrists’ use of biomarkers could open a new window into mental health diagnoses

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Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After she gave birth, her depression worsened. It was joined by a slew of unexplained health problems. Miller, a neuroscientist, said she saw several psychiatrists and got prescriptions for drug after drug. Over two years, she tried four … Read more

Novel Autoantibodies Linked to Thrombosis Risk in Lupus

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TOPLINE: Anti–transcription factor A, mitochondrial (anti-TFAM) antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were associated with a threefold increased risk for thrombotic events.  METHODOLOGY: Researchers discovered the autoantibody in an exploratory sample of 22 patients with SLE and nine healthy controls. The findings were validated using a sample of 158 patients with SLE and … Read more

Birthplaces of new planets come in many different sizes

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View larger. | These are the 73 protoplanetary disks – or planet-forming disks – that ALMA observed in the Lupus region (2 of the images contain binary stars). New research shows that such disks – the birthplaces of new planets – come in a much wider range of sizes than previously thought. The size of … Read more

Annual COVID-19 boosters crucial for immunocompromised individuals

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New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at McGill University say. The researchers looked at how often people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) got COVID-19 despite having received at least three doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. IMIDs – including rheumatoid … Read more

Fusion proteins enable the creation of monoclonal antibodies

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved more than 100 monoclonal antibodies to treat a range of diseases. Other antibodies are used by physicians to diagnose conditions or by scientists to advance research projects. Even with significant expansion in the global market for antibodies used in clinical care and research, scientists recognize that there is … Read more

Yale study unlocks potential of lupus-related antibody to target cold tumors

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Yale scientists have discovered a promising way to trigger immune responses against certain tumors, using a lupus-related antibody that can slip, undetected, into “cold” tumors and flip on an immune response that has been turned off by cancer. The research, published in Science Signaling on March 25, offers new findings that could help improve therapies … Read more

Living in cities with high pollution levels? You can be more prone to these 5 auto-immune disease

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Air pollution is a global concern, especially in densely populated areas. It is an inaudible but impactful trigger for various health issues, including autoimmune diseases and disorders. Breathing fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and other environmental toxins is a known cause of chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and immune dysregulation. Its impact on respiratory … Read more

Natural ingredient gluconolactone offers hope for targeted lupus therapy

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Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs. A new study co-led by the University of Zurich has now shown that the natural active ingredient gluconolactone restores immune regulation, reduces inflammation and could enable targeted therapy with fewer side effects. Systemic lupus … Read more

Selena Gomez’s Remarkable Transformation: Fans React to Her Dramatic Weight Loss at the 2025 SAG Awards

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Selena Gomez Stuns at 2025 SAG Awards Amidst Body Image Discussion Table of Contents Selena Gomez Stuns at 2025 SAG Awards Amidst Body Image Discussion Social Media Buzzes Over Gomez’s appearance Gomez’s Openness About Health and Body Image conclusion Selena Gomez Shuts Down Body Shamers,Reflects on Past struggles Gomez’s Stance on Body Image Selena Gomez’s … Read more