Discover the latest breakthroughs in autoimmune disease research, including advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments like CAR-T cell therapy, and the role of genetic and environmental factors. Learn how these findings offer new hope for managing and potentially curing autoimmune disorders.
Category: Autoimmune
Revolutionary ‘Pulsatility’ Therapy Offers Hope for Adrenal Insufficiency Patients
Results from the University of Bristol-led clinical trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine revealed that the new ‘Pulsatility’ therapy improved symptoms in patients with adrenal insufficiency conditions. The therapy delivers standard hydrocortisone replacement to patients via a pump that replicates cortisol’s natural rhythmic secretion pattern.
Parsing the Differences: ALS, Myasthenia Gravis, and MS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, and multiple sclerosis all involve dysfunction of the nervous system, but have distinct causes and disease courses. ALS is characterized by degeneration of motor neurons leading to muscle atrophy and eventual paralysis.
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment: New Biomaterials Offer Long-term, Self-regulating Solution
Researchers at Rice University have made a potential breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes treatment by identifying biomaterial formulations that could offer a sustainable, long-term, self-regulating solution. Using a new screening technique involving unique “barcodes” for each biomaterial, the scientists were able to identify three formulations that performed best in controlling blood sugar levels in diabetic mice.
Building Tolerance to Food Allergens: A Review of Recent Research on Immunotherapy
Recent studies have shown promise in using oral and sublingual immunotherapy as effective and safe treatment options for food allergies, particularly in building tolerance to allergens.
Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any segment of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, abdominal distension, and weight loss.
Sjögren’s syndrome Antibodies and Treatments
Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the abnormal production of certain antibodies that target the moisture-producing glands in the body, leading to dryness in the eyes, mouth, and other…
Sjögren’s syndrome
Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the body’s moisture-producing glands, leading to dryness in the mouth and eyes. Common symptoms include fatigue, pain, and dryness in other areas of the body, and the condition can also affect other organs.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Antibodies
Discussion of the different types of antibodies that may be present in people with RA and the potential role of these antibodies in the development and progression of the disease.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissue, but may also cause other issues. Joint pain, stiffness, and edema are typical symptoms, along with weakness and