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Although March is Autoimmune Awareness Month, it is also Women's History Month. It is no surprise that these two celebrations coincide, especially since autoimmune diseases stand out as a significant and often overlooked aspect of women's health.
Every day, millions of autoimmune disease patients suffer in silence with what are often "invisible" illnesses. With March set as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, this is our time to advocate for our diseases and show the world who we are!
The National Institutes of Health defines a rare disease as one that affects fewer than 200,000 persons in the US. But is every rare disease truly rare?
World Encephalitis Day occurs every February 22nd to raise global awareness for those who have been affected by encephalitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the brain.
In honor of Black History Month, the Autoimmune Registry is focusing on the intersections between health and identity.
Autoimmune diseases pose a significant health challenge and it is estimated that you or someone you know will develop an autoimmune disease at some point.
Autoimmune diseases are known for disproportionately affecting women, with 70-80% of those diagnosed being women. Recently, a study led by Stanford University sheds light on why autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in women than in men through a molecule called Xist (pronounced as "exist").
Receiving an autoimmune disease diagnosis can be life-altering since it leads individuals into a challenging journey of managing their symptoms, receiving treatments, and experiencing the emotional toll of living with a chronic condition.
Autoimmune diseases have long been under the limelight as a class of diseases. While cancer and heart disease statistics are often aggregated to show their impact, autoimmune diseases are rarely classified as a class.
Autoimmune diseases can manifest in various ways, and some symptoms can go unnoticed or be attributed to other causes. Some common autoimmune disease symptoms are fatigue, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, recurring fever, and more.