Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Explainer: What is Sjögren's syndrome, the condition Venus Williams lives with?
Sjögren's syndrome hit the headlines when US tennis player Venus Williams declared she was suffering from it.
Apr 30, 2019
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News tagged with autoimmune condition
Immunology
The enemy within: Gut bacteria drive autoimmune disease
Bacteria found in the small intestines of mice and humans can travel to other organs and trigger an autoimmune response, according to a new Yale study. The researchers also found that the autoimmune reaction can be suppressed ...
Mar 8, 2018
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Severe stress may send immune system into overdrive
(HealthDay)—Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Jun 19, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What it means to be immunocompromised
As any new mom would, Erin Anthony worried about germs before the coronavirus outbreak.
Mar 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers identify rise in Guillain-Barré syndrome following AstraZeneca vaccine
A correlation between a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a small but significant rise in cases of the serious neurological condition Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), has been identified by University College London ...
May 30, 2022
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Medical research
New approach to treating arthritis and other inflammatory diseases
Researchers from Peter Mac have discovered an innovative way to dampen severe inflammation in mice, uncovering a potential new therapeutic approach for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as arthritis, psoriasis and ...
Apr 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long COVID after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection: Persistent heart inflammation might explain heart symptoms
After recovering from a SARS-CoV-2 infection, many people complain of persistent heart complaints, such as poor exercise tolerance, palpitations or chest pain, even if the infection was mild and there were no known heart ...
Sep 6, 2022
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Cardiology
Population-based study: Autoimmune disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease
About 10% of the population in high income regions like Europe and the United States has been diagnosed with one or multiple autoimmune disorders. Examples are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, systemic sclerosis, lupus erythematosus ...
Aug 27, 2022
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Is your hand pain arthritis, carpal tunnel or something else?
(HealthDay)—You use your hands nearly every minute of the day, so any time they hurt it's important to find out why.
Mar 1, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Low plasma 25(OH) vitamin D level associated with increased risk of COVID-19 infection
Vitamin D is recognized as an important co-factor in several physiological processes linked with bone and calcium metabolism, and also in diverse non-skeletal outcomes, including autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, ...
Jul 27, 2020
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