autoimmune disease

(St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators have identified a signaling molecule that functions like a factory supervisor to ensure that the right mix of specialized T cells is available to fight infections and guard against autoimmune disease.

The 39-year-old rapper and producer has confirmed that she's been coping with the effects of the autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid and interferes with the patient's metabolic rate.

A new study suggests joint complaints attributed to aromatase inhibitors (AI), popular breast cancer drugs, are not associated with inflammatory arthritis or autoimmune disease.

Because of that, researchers say women who were primarily concerned about the threat of arthritis should be encouraged to continue taking the medication.

The findings of the study will be presented Tuesday, Nov...

Nearly 60 per cent of Ontarians with rheumatoid arthritis - an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints - were not seen by a specialist within a one year period to treat the debilitating disease, according to a new study.

Even more concerning is that women of child-bearing age are less likely to see a specialist than women 45 or older, say researchers from St...

(American Journal of Pathology) Current research suggests that a common oral bacterium may exacerbate autoimmune disease.

The related report by Nichols et al, "Unique Lipids from a Common Human Bacterium Represent a New Class of TLR2 Ligands Capable of Enhancing Autoimmunity," appears in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Pathology.

An experimental drug that aims to treat people afflicted with the autoimmune disease lupus showed promising results in its latest round of tests, giving its Rockville-based developer hope that it may have a financial success on its hands.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects more than 2.1 million Americans. It is characterized by joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes joint destruction.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the standard treatment for RA, but their prolonged use is associated with adverse effects and discomfort.

Natural plant alternatives like green tea are being investigated for the management of RA. Green tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, and its polyphenols (substances rich in antioxidants) possess anti-inflammatory properties.