Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, mistaking them as foreign invaders. This abnormal immune response can lead to inflammation, damage, and dysfunction of various body organs and systems. There are over 80 types of autoimmune disorders, including Type 1 diabetes, where the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas; rheumatoid arthritis, which primarily affects the joints; and systemic lupus erythematosus, which can impact the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. The exact causes of autoimmune disorders are not fully understood but are believed to involve a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors such as infections and exposure to chemicals. Treatment typically focuses on reducing immune system activity with medications like anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and biologics. Managing these disorders often requires a multidisciplinary approach to help patients maintain their quality of life.
Weill Cornell scientists discovered a crucial link between two immune pathways involving IL-23 and CTLA-4, impacting the understanding and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases and…
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute identified a key biological pathway in IBD involving the ETS2 protein, which can be targeted with already available MEK…
Researchers discovered that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in a rare autoimmune disease among previously unaffected demographic groups, leading to the deaths…
Researchers at the NIH have discovered new pathways that could lead to treatments for autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1. A medication originally designed for some…
Nightmares and hallucinations could be early signs of autoimmune diseases like lupus, potentially improving early diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study. An increase…
A new microneedle patch effectively treats alopecia areata by rebalancing the immune response locally, promoting hair regrowth and reducing inflammation without systemic side effects. Researchers…
A new study uncovers how targeting a specific immune cell surface receptor, PD-1, can enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments by limiting its activity. Additionally,…
Research underscores the need to incorporate patients’ lived experiences into medical diagnoses, advocating for a more collaborative patient-clinician relationship to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient…
New research examined the effects of ginger supplementation on the functioning of white blood cells in individuals. Recent findings highlight the significance of ginger supplements…
Experts urge immediate mental health assistance for patients with autoimmune diseases. Over 50% of patients with autoimmune disorders suffer from mental health issues like depression…
Researchers from Pritzker Molecular Engineering, under the guidance of Prof. Jeffrey Hubbell, demonstrated that their compound can eliminate the autoimmune response linked to multiple sclerosis….
Researchers at Brigham are developing a new approach that uses engineered bacteria to more safely and effectively treat autoimmune conditions in the brain. Brigham researchers…
Autoimmune disorders, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, now affect about one in ten individuals, according to a new population-based study of 22…
Research undertaken by scholars at Swansea University has discovered that canagliflozin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, may also have potential therapeutic…
A team of researchers at OU has discovered a protein complex that plays a crucial role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, their findings…
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a link between a mitochondrial metabolite and the triggering of an inflammatory response. As essential components of our cells, mitochondria…
Study opens pathway to better diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Researchers from Washington University, Stanford University, and Oxford University have developed a method to…
The immune system’s ability to remember defeated disease-causing germs and avoid repeat infections is still poorly understood, but new research published in the journal Science…