Could getting treated for your autoimmune disease also protect you from cancer?
If you live with an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Sjogren's, a large new study has something meaningful to share: the chronic inflammation driving our conditions also raises cancer risk by about 32% compared to the general population.
Could a Pregnancy Hormone Help Calm Autoimmune Inflammation?
A new study identifies a brain–immune signaling pathway that may explain why autoimmune disease activity sometimes improves during pregnancy, highlighting a molecule that could point toward future treatment strategies.
Could Existing Drugs Stop Autoimmune Organ Scarring?
Researchers at the University of Virginia have identified immune cells that drive scleroderma scarring. In lab models, targeting macrophages completely stopped fibrosis, opening the door to potential drug repurposing strategies.