International team of researchers discover the cause of lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in organs and joints, affects movement and the skin, and causes fatigue.
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Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Chronic inflammation in multiple sclerosis could finally be defeated
UVA Health neuroscientists have discovered a potential way to disrupt the chronic inflammation responsible for multiple sclerosis.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 21
Major breakthrough as scientists develop first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
Scientists developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a painful autoimmune disease
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 20
Scientists finally discover the cause of lupus
A team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 17
Breakthrough multiple sclerosis discovery could end disease’s chronic inflammation
UVA health neuroscientists have discovered a potential way to disrupt the chronic inflammation responsible for multiple sclerosis.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 21
Major breakthrough as scientists produce first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
The protein-based vaccine shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis and improving bone quality with long-term benefits.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 20
Scientists finally discover the cause of lupus
International team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 4
Breakthrough gene therapy saved a child from “Bubble Boy Disease”
HT had a rare mutation in the DCLRE1C or Artemis gene, meaning he had Artemis-SCID – the most serious of primary immunodeficiencies.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 21, 2022
Major breakthrough as scientists develop first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
One of the most common autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and breaks down healthy tissue
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 21, 2022
Groundbreaking research develops first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
Scientists developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a painful autoimmune disease
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 20, 2022
Major genetic discovery identifies the cause of lupus
International team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 21, 2022
Researchers develop first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
Researchers have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis which cannot be cured.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 20, 2022
Scientists finally discover the cause of lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in organs and joints, affects movement and the skin, and causes fatigue.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 21, 2022
First-ever vaccine prevents rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
Protein-based vaccine shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis and improving bone quality suggesting long-term benefits.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 25, 2022
How sugar promotes inflammation
People who consume sugar and other carbohydrates in excess over a long period of time have an increased risk of autoimmune diseases.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
Drug delivery capsule could replace injections for cancer and autoimmune disorders
In recent years, scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies, proteins that mimic the body’s own immune defenses.
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