Drugs showing promise in cancer trials reduce scarring for scleroderma
The findings could lead to repurposing drugs for patients with the sometimes-fatal condition.
May 06, 2022 11:38 AM
Rheumatology
Study finds healthy-appearing lupus skin predisposed to flares, rashes
In patients with lupus, immune cells undergo an inflammatory transformation when migrating from the blood to the skin.
May 03, 2022 9:40 AM
Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines
The inflammatory condition affects more than 1 million Americans.
April 07, 2022 9:04 AM
Kids with rare autoimmune disease show these symptoms before blood clots
Antiphospholipid syndrome is rare in adults and even less common among children.
March 21, 2022 3:35 PM
Nanoparticle reduces skin and lung scarring for scleroderma, mouse study finds
The findings provide promise of targeted treatment for patients with the disease.
March 07, 2022 8:16 AM
Rogue antibodies make cells “sticky” to trigger blood clots in COVID-19 patients
The finding brings researchers closer to finding the exact cause of inflammation and clotting in severe COVID-19 patients.
February 17, 2022 10:39 AM