Any patient suffering from new or worsening medical symptoms hopes for a relatively quick and accurate diagnosis. However, for many people with episodic disabilities – periodic or intermittent conditions like migraines, lupus, Crohn’s disease and epilepsy, in which the presence and severity of symptoms fluctuate – a swift diagnosis is not guaranteed. New research from … Read more
Discovery of a New Complement System Activation Mechanism Researchers at Mass General Brigham have uncovered a novel way the complement system is activated. This new discovery could lead… The post Discovering Granzyme K’s Role in Inflammation and autoimmune Disease appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system-a group of proteins that patrols our body, ever vigilant for signs of infection or injury. Now, over 100 years after the complement system was first described, researchers … Read more
A recent study by Emory University researchers provides new insights into why the mRNA vaccines developed to fight COVID-19 in 2021 are less effective in patients with autoimmune diseases. By providing insights into the cellular processes behind that lessened protection, the new study published in Nature Immunology, highlights that lupus patients may require tailored vaccination … Read more
TOPLINE: The use of valaciclovir as prophylaxis prevents herpes zoster (HZ) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) receiving anifrolumab treatment, with no cases of zoster reported during the follow-up period in patients receiving valaciclovir. METHODOLOGY: Anifrolumab, a human monoclonal antibody binding to type I interferon receptor subunit 1, increases the risk for HZ in … Read more
Archyde Overcoming the Odds: A Story of Resilience and Hope At just 25 years old, Jyoti smith received a diagnosis that would change her life forever. Terminal cancer. For most, such news would feel like a nightmare, but Jyoti chose to face it head-on, defying the odds and inspiring countless others along the way. “I … Read more
Archyde Lupus Awareness: Early Detection Making Strides Table of Contents 1. Lupus Awareness: Early Detection Making Strides 2. Lupus: More Then Skin Deep 3. Renal and Neurological Complications 4. Understanding Lupus: A Focus on Early Detection and Treatment 5. Navigating Pregnancy with Lupus: Understanding the Risks and importance of Early Intervention 6. Understanding the Importance … Read more