Key proteins in rare autoimmune disease identified
Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disease that impacts about one in every 2,000 individuals.
Sep 10, 2025
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Rheumatology news
Use of glucose-lowering SGLT2i drugs may help patients with gout and diabetes take fewer medications
Gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid (urate) in the body, affects 5.1% of U.S. adults (over 12 million), including 10% of those aged 65 or older. Urate is produced by the body when breaking ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Everyday movements are more beneficial for osteoarthritis patients than handgrip strength, say researchers
Daily physical activities play a far greater role in the well-being of patients with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or isolated motor tasks, according to new research from the University of Sharjah. The study, published ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Scientists pinpoint a skin alarm system pathway that links local damage to systemic immune responses
Skin, our largest organ, acts as a protective barrier against pathogens that try to invade our bodies while constantly monitoring for potential threats. In the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis, reside keratinocytes, ...
Melatonin may help ease chronic muscle and joint pain, new study suggests
Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain.
Jul 16, 2026
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Imbalances in the oral microbiome linked to symptomatic hand osteoarthritis
A study published online in the open-access journal RMD Open has linked specific imbalances and disruptions in the oral microbiome to symptomatic hand arthritis.
Jul 21, 2026
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Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases
Only a few decades ago, a diagnosis of lupus could mean giving up the dream of having children. Women with systemic autoimmune diseases like lupus were warned that pregnancy was too risky—both for them and their unborn babies. ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Scientists reveal an autoimmune vicious cycle in Sjögren's disease
Sjögren's disease is a widespread chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the body's own glands, yet its underlying disease mechanisms remain poorly understood. In a recent study, researchers from Japan discovered a self-reinforcing ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Study finds online Pilates program helps people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Research at Clarkson University is helping people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) move with less pain and more confidence. The study, published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, looked at whether ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Targeted PET/CT predicts early treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research published in The Journal of ...
Mar 2, 2026
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