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11 Jul
Scientists Discover Molecular Defect Linked to Lupus: New Study
Researchers have discovered a chemical and cellular imbalance in Lupus patients that disrupts an important immune system pathway causing disease.
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11 Jul
Scientists Spot Cause of Lupus, Way to Reverse It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2024
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Lupus is caused by a specific defect in the immune system that can be reversed, potentially curing the autoimmune disorder, a new study claims.
The disease appears to be caused by malfunctions in an immune system pathway that regulates cells' response to environmental po...
20 Mar
Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Pregnancy Complications
- Ernie Mundell and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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People with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis tend to have fewer children, and women with this class of illnesses often have higher risks for complications of pregnancy, new research shows.
Researchers in Finland compared pregna...
02 Feb
Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Disorders Than Men, and Scientists May Know Why
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2024
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Women are much more prone than men to develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus.
Now, researchers have come up with a potential explanation for that -- one that's rooted in genes that drive a person's gender.
The female bod...
27 Jun
Certain Microbiome Germs Might Trigger Lupus Flare-Ups
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2023
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Flare-ups of the autoimmune condition lupus may be caused by growth of a particular gut bacteria, researchers say.
This knowledge could potentially lead to new and more successful treatments to prevent these flares, they added.
These recurrent bouts of systemic lu...
27 Apr
Pregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Pregnant women with lupus face potential complications, including a greater risk of premature birth, according to a new U.S. study.
A 10-year audit of hospital records found that these women have more than twice the risk of giving birth to a baby who is premature or grow...
25 Apr
Skin Issues Can Be First Sign of Rheumatological Illnesses
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2023
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Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments.
It's essential to know what to look for, said ...
15 Sep
In Small Study, CAR-T Therapy Pushes Lupus Into Remission
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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While there's no cure for lupus and treatments don't work for many of the 1.5 million people who live with the disease in the United States, a new study shows a cancer therapy may kick hard-to-treat lupus into remission.
15 Sep
Lupus, Psoriasis Patients May Face Greater Dangers After Heart Attack
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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People with autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis who suffer a heart attack are more likely to die or develop severe heart-related complications in the aftermath, a new study shows.
A heart attack creates more serious health consequences in t...
08 Sep
Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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An experimental drug that has been shown to treat rashes in people with lupus may also help with lupus-related joint pain.
Affecting as many as 1.5 million people in the United States, lupus is an autoimmun...
31 Aug
Lupus, MS and Other Autoimmune Disorders Raise Heart Risks
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2022
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Research has linked heart disease to specific autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Now, a huge study shows that autoimmune diseases as a group increase your chances of developing heart ills.
Autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis...
25 Aug
Pill to Counter Lupus Shows Promise in Mouse Study
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2022
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An experimental new pill could boost treatment of the autoimmune disease lupus, researchers reported at the American Chemical Society's annual meeting.
The pill has been shown in mouse studies to inhibit lupus symptoms, reverse signs of organ damage, and prevent death, <...
13 Jul
COVID Boosters Can Help People With Lupus
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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People with lupus benefit from a COVID-19 booster shot after full vaccination, with a new study showing they are half as likely to experience a COVID infection afterward.
"Our study r...
04 May
Scientists Get Close to Genetic Cause of Lupus
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2022
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There is no cure for lupus yet, but new genetic research may at least point to new treatments for the chronic disease.
An international team of researchers has identified a gene mutation linked with lupus. An
27 Jan
Vitamin D Supplements Might Cut Your Odds for Autoimmune Diseases
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests.
Previous research has hinted at this connection, but the new study is the first randomized controlled trial to look at what happens...
01 Sep
COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems
- Robert Preidt
- September 1, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccines trigger antibody production in most people who have weakened immune systems, but a new study reveals that their responses are weaker than in healthy people.
"Some of our patients have been hesitant about getting vaccinated, which is unfortunate because ...