Immune System Diseases: News and Research on Autoimmune Diseases

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Immunology

Simple urine test could transform kidney care

In a finding set to change the way disease is monitored, Chandra Mohan, an international expert and pioneer in lupus research at the University of Houston, is reporting that urine samples can indicate lupus nephritis in a ...

Ophthalmology

Risk of eye disease increases during menopause transition

Many symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, are commonly associated with the menopause transition. One of the lesser-known symptoms that worsens in midlife is dry eyes. A new study suggests that postmenopausal ...

Neuroscience

How multiple sclerosis harms a brain long before symptoms appear

By the time patients start seeking care for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been damaging their brains for years. But until recently, scientists didn't understand which brain cells were being targeted or ...

Immunology

Crucial protein enables immune system memory

Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have recently found that a certain protein may have a large influence on how the immune system functions.

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