News tagged with lupus
Related topics: autoimmune diseases , arthritis , immune system , patients , rheumatoid arthritis
New anti-inflammatory agents silence overactive immune response
A new way to fight inflammation uses molecules called polymers to mop up the debris of damaged cells before the immune system becomes abnormally active, researchers at Duke University Medical Center report.
Inflammatory disorders
Aug 15, 2011 |
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Duplicating immunity boosting regulatory T-cells to unprecedented levels
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered a method to quickly and exponentially grow regulatory T-cells – also known as "suppressor cells." The new process enables replication of the cells by ...
Medical research
May 18, 2011 |
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A new drug to manage resistant chronic pain
Neuropathic pain, caused by nerve or tissue damage, is the culprit behind many cases of chronic pain. It can be the result of an accident or caused by a variety of medical conditions and diseases such as tumors, lupus, and ...
Neuroscience
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Scientists discover a 'master key' to unlock new treatments for autoimmune disorders
Imagine a single drug that would treat most, if not all, autoimmune disorders, such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, and Lupus. That might not be so hard to do thanks to a team of researchers who have discovered a molecule ...
Medical research
Sep 29, 2011 |
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New findings shift research direction in lupus and asthma
(Medical Xpress) -- Newfound details of the immune system suggest a role for never-before-considered drug classes in the treatment of allergic and autoimmune diseases, according to a University of Alabama at Birmingham study ...
Immunology
May 29, 2012 |
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A surprise mechanism uncovered in the development of lupus
In a study with a surprising outcome, scientists at Yale School of Medicine have discovered that an enzyme complex known for promoting natural resistance to bacteria and fungi unexpectedly inhibits the development ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 25, 2012 |
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Scientists find key element of lupus, suggesting better drug targets
A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has identified specific cellular events that appear key to lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that afflicts tens of millions of people worldwide. The ...
Medical research
Feb 04, 2013 |
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What role do cytokines play in autoimmune diseases?
Cytokines, a varied group of signaling chemicals in the body, have been described as the software that runs the immune system, but when that software malfunctions, dysregulation of the immune system can result in debilitating ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 27, 2011 |
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Lupus classification system too complicated
The current classification system for kidney complications in patients with lupus is too detailed, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The results should ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 27, 2011 |
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Life challenges prevent those with lupus from keeping doctors' appointments
The first step towards successful medical care is to see a physician, but for some patients this isn't as simple or easy as it may sound.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 06, 2011 |
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Natural method for clearing cellular debris provides new targets for lupus treatment
Cells that die naturally generate a lot of internal debris that can trigger the immune system to attack the body, leading to diseases such as lupus.
Immunology
Feb 24, 2012 |
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Inactivity and obesity relate to cognitive impairment in lupus
(HealthDay) -- Physical inactivity and obesity are associated with impaired cognitive function, especially executive functions, in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to research published ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Feb 29, 2012 |
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Study: Epstein Barr virus protects against autoimmune disease
To the surprise of investigating researchers, an animal model of Epstein Barr virus protected lupus-prone mice against development of the autoimmune disease. Earlier work had suggested that EBV might promote the development ...
Immunology
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Teen vitamin D intake not related to adult RA or SLE risk
(HealthDay)—Dietary vitamin D intake during adolescence does not appear to be associated with the risk of adult-onset rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to research ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Dec 28, 2012 |
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GI tract bacteria may protect against autoimmune disease
Early life exposure to normal bacteria of the GI tract (gut microbes) protects against autoimmune disease in mice, according to research published on-line in the January 17 edition of Science. The study ...
Immunology
Jan 17, 2013 |
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