Autoimmune ConditionsAug 18, 2026
A Stroke Drug May Help Repair MS Damage: What Animal Studies Reveal
A stroke drug called nimodipine may reduce inflammation and repair myelin damage in multiple sclerosis, according to a review of animal studies.
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Autoimmune ConditionsAug 12, 2026
Australia's MS Drug Review Could Reshape Treatment Access: Here's What Patients Need to Know
Australia's PBAC will review all PBS-listed multiple sclerosis medicines in 2026, with patient input shaping which treatments stay affordable and.
Autoimmune ConditionsAug 12, 2026
Which Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works Best? New Research Reveals a Surprising Answer
Rituximab outperforms other rheumatoid arthritis drugs for pain and fatigue relief, but a 99-study analysis finds treatment choice should match each.
Autoimmune ConditionsAug 10, 2026
First-in-Class MS Drug Targets the Root Problem: Can Lucid-MS Reverse Progressive Disability?
Lucid-MS targets myelin repair, not just immune suppression, as the first-in-class progressive multiple sclerosis drug enters Phase 2 trials.
Autoimmune ConditionsAug 5, 2026
Why Lupus Patients Need to Keep Their Hydroxychloroquine Levels High to Prevent Heart Disease
Lupus patients with low hydroxychloroquine blood levels face 47% higher cardiovascular risk, a new Yale study finds; regular blood level monitoring is key.
Autoimmune ConditionsAug 4, 2026
Three Emerging Approaches to MS Treatment: From Immune Reset to Gut Bacteria
Three radical MS treatment approaches, from a one-time CAR T cell immune reset to gut bacteria supplements, could move beyond symptom management to tackle.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 29, 2026
One JAK Inhibitor Shows Lower Shingles Risk Than Others for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Filgotinib showed one-tenth the shingles risk of tofacitinib in a real-world study of rheumatoid arthritis patients on JAK inhibitors.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 29, 2026
NHS Approves Fampridine to Help MS Patients Walk Faster: What the Evidence Shows
NHS England now offers fampridine for multiple sclerosis patients, with 43% walking faster, but only those who respond after a trial period continue.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 29, 2026
Lab-Grown 'Mini Brains' Offer New Hope for Repairing MS Damage
Australian researchers are using lab-grown mini brains to study myelin repair in multiple sclerosis, a disease with no current treatment to reverse nerve.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 23, 2026
Scientists Discover a Protein That Could Protect Against Nerve Damage in MS
A protein called Piezo2, found in 73% of healthy myelin cells but only 50% in MS tissue, could offer a new way to preserve nerve protection in multiple.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 21, 2026
How New MS Diagnostic Rules Could Speed Diagnosis but Reshape Clinical Trials
Updated MS diagnostic criteria could catch multiple sclerosis earlier, but experts warn of overdiagnosis risks and urgent need to redesign clinical trials.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 16, 2026
New Psoriasis Pill Clears Hard-to-Treat Scalp and Nail Lesions in 77% of Patients
A new psoriasis pill called zasocitinib cleared scalp lesions in 77% of patients in Phase 3 trials, far outperforming existing oral treatments.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 15, 2026
Type 1 Diabetes Is Now Treatable Before Symptoms Appear. Here's Why Screening Matters.
Type 1 diabetes can now be detected and treated before symptoms appear, but experts warn that inconsistent screening limits access to this breakthrough.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 10, 2026
Sleep Disruptions in MS May Hold Clues to Brain Damage: What Scientists Just Discovered
Myelin damage in multiple sclerosis creates abnormal sleep brain signals, and scientists say EEG recordings could detect MS progression before symptoms.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 8, 2026
Why Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Now Having Safer Pregnancies
Women with rheumatoid arthritis can now safely plan pregnancies, with 85% maintaining remission when kept on biologic medications throughout gestation.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 7, 2026
A $7.49 Million Bet on MS: How Scientists Are Engineering Immune Cells to Reset the Disease
UCLA scientists are engineering immune cells that attack multiple sclerosis on two fronts, with $7.49M in funding to push the potential cure toward human.
Autoimmune ConditionsJul 5, 2026
After 15 Years, Two Patients With Severe Autoimmune Disease Remain Symptom-Free Without Medication
Two patients with a severe autoimmune disease remain symptom-free for over 15 years after a stem cell transplant fully replaced their immune systems.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 29, 2026
A New Path Forward: How Scientists Are Teaching the Immune System to Accept Transplanted Organs
A German biotech has enrolled all 63 patients in a trial testing MIC-Lx, a cell therapy designed to end lifelong immunosuppression after kidney transplant.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 29, 2026
First Systemic Treatment for Vitiligo Wins European Approval: What Patients Need to Know
Europe's first systemic vitiligo treatment is nearly here: upadacitinib showed 75% facial repigmentation in trials and awaits final EU approval.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 29, 2026
Living Drugs Show Promise for Severe Autoimmune Diseases That Resist Standard Treatment
CAR T-cell therapy is achieving remission in severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, with 83% of trial patients responding without.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 24, 2026
When Autoimmune Disease Strikes at Peak Success: What Joe Manganiello's Health Battle Reveals
Joe Manganiello's memoir will reveal a seven-year autoimmune battle that attacked five body systems and required life-saving organ removal.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 20, 2026
Celiac Disease May Raise Risk of a Serious Lung Condition: What You Need to Know
A new genetic study links celiac disease to pulmonary arterial hypertension, a serious lung condition, suggesting the autoimmune disorder's risks extend.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 18, 2026
Scientists Discover a Radical New Way to Reset Autoimmune Disease: Erasing Immune Memory
Scientists used BiTE molecules to erase autoimmune disease at its root, reaching immune cells hiding in bone marrow where standard drugs cannot.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 17, 2026
Celiac Disease Linked to Six Times Higher Risk of Eating Disorders
Adults with celiac disease are over six times more likely to develop an eating disorder, a large study finds, raising urgent calls for mental health.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 9, 2026
Your Mouth May Hold Clues to Sjögren's Syndrome: What Researchers Just Discovered
Researchers found Sjögren's syndrome patients have distinctly altered oral bacteria with reduced diversity, potentially offering a new diagnostic tool.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 6, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs Show Surprising Heart Benefits for People With Autoimmune Disease and Obesity
GLP-1 drugs cut death risk by 44% in people with autoimmune disease and obesity, plus reduced blood clots and emergency visits by up to 31%.
Autoimmune ConditionsJun 4, 2026
Why Autoimmune Diseases May Increase Your Risk of Iron Deficiency Anemia
New genetic research reveals that rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, and ulcerative colitis significantly increase iron deficiency anemia risk.
Autoimmune ConditionsMay 29, 2026
Why Autoimmune Diseases Are Surging in Africa,and Why Diagnosis Takes Years
Autoimmune diseases affect thousands in sub-Saharan Africa, yet a new study finds patients wait a median three years for diagnosis.
Autoimmune ConditionsMay 26, 2026
TNF-Resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Some Patients Need a Different Treatment Strategy
When TNF inhibitors fail to control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, switching to non-TNF targeted therapies can restore disease control.