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TB tests reveal more than tuberculosis. Unusual immune responses can hint at lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac disease, prompting earlier diagnosis of...
Researchers created the Celiac Microbiome Repository, a first-of-its-kind database combining 3,245 gut samples from celiac patients worldwide.
A major study reveals that people with severe chronic hives face significantly higher odds of developing rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, and psoriatic...
Scientists are using vagus nerve stimulation to control inflammation in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
Leading rheumatologists are pushing to rename their specialty to 'autoimmunology' because modern autoimmune diseases like lupus affect far more than joints.
One in four people with an autoimmune disease will develop at least one more, a condition called Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome.
Seventy percent of your immune system lives in your gut. Here's why fixing your microbiome could be key to managing lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other...
Air pollution, pesticides, and extreme weather are driving a surge in autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
New clinical trial data shows combining two medications significantly improved psoriatic arthritis symptoms and weight loss in patients with both conditions,...
Hashimoto's disease treatment is more complex than just taking a pill. Experts explain why thyroid hormone replacement works differently for everyone, and what...
Autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis require care from multiple specialists, but poor coordination between doctors can worsen outcomes.
Researchers are developing cell therapy treatments that could one day free celiac patients from strict gluten-free diets.
Generalized pustular psoriasis affects far more than skin, triggering dangerous complications in the heart, liver, and kidneys.
A major study challenges routine thyroid screening in acromegaly, finding that detecting more nodules doesn't prevent cancer.
Researchers discovered how immune cells migrate from psoriatic skin to joints, explaining why 20-30% of psoriasis patients develop arthritis.
New research reveals celiac disease patients report higher fatigue, functional limits, and feeling dismissed by healthcare providers,even among educated,...
Scientists discovered multiple sclerosis has distinct biological subtypes, not one disease pattern.
Digestive symptoms like cramping and diarrhea could signal IBS or IBD, but confusing the two can delay critical treatment. Here's how doctors tell them apart.
Over 200 antibody-based drugs now treat autoimmune conditions by precisely targeting disease mechanisms.
A new study reveals that while doctors dominate short-form video platforms about ankylosing spondylitis, video quality varies widely.
Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness that worsens with use throughout the day.
The NIH established a dedicated office to accelerate autoimmune disease research, affecting 23.5 to 50 million Americans.
A rare case reveals how lupus and vasculitis can overlap in ways doctors didn't expect. Here's what the discovery means for diagnosis and treatment.
Scientists are cracking the genetic code of autoimmune diseases by studying DNA control switches instead of genes themselves.
Researchers compared six immunoadsorption treatments for severe lupus nephritis in 1,442 patients.
A single monoclonal antibody treatment helped a patient with three autoimmune conditions simultaneously.
Autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis accelerate bone loss, but screening and prevention strategies can help protect your skeleton before...
Autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis don't just cause pain—they visibly reshape skin, joints, and facial features.
Women face a hidden autoimmune health crisis with delayed diagnoses and gender bias in medical research. Here's what experts say about closing the gap.
A Stanford study found that a short-term fasting diet improved symptoms in two-thirds of mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease patients, with measurable reductions...
Up to 20% of Sjögren's syndrome patients develop dangerous blood clotting problems.
New research reveals that joint scarring, not just inflammation, drives treatment resistance in rheumatoid arthritis.
New analysis of 298 stool tests reveals surprising patterns in Hashimoto's patients—including a parasite linked to remission and a common stomach bacteria that...
Scientists are repurposing cancer-fighting CAR-T cell therapy to treat autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, with early research suggesting...
A Stanford rheumatology professor and Dutch clinical trial reveal how dietary changes targeting inflammation may significantly improve arthritis symptoms...
Seasonal changes in sunlight, temperature, and circadian rhythms significantly worsen autoimmune disease activity.
Workplace dust and chemical fumes significantly increase rheumatoid arthritis risk, with silica raising odds by 36% and fertilizer by 49%, according to a major...
A groundbreaking case reveals that Kartagener syndrome and lupus can coexist, challenging medical assumptions and highlighting the need for thorough diagnosis in complex conditions.
Women with autoimmune conditions can have healthy pregnancies with proper planning. New guidance shows how immune changes during pregnancy affect disease activity differently for each condition.
Stanford researchers link Epstein-Barr virus to lupus development, potentially explaining why some people develop autoimmune disease while others don't.
