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Lupus Landmark Study launched to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for lupus patients

The Lupus Research Alliance and its clinical research affiliate Lupus Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Lupus Landmark Study, a groundbreaking observational research study to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for people living with lupus.

24 May 2023

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take these drugs for the first time, potentially at risk, suggest the findings of a research letter, published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

18 May 2023

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

As part of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium, Nemours Children's Health has been chosen to conduct a first-of-its-kind gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome.

16 May 2023

High-fat diets can promote atherosclerosis via gut bacteria interactions with the immune system

In a recent study, researchers determined that derivatives of natural emulsifiers such as phospholipids found in high-fat, high-cholesterol diets can promote atherosclerosis via gut bacteria interactions with the immune system.

11 May 2023

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute

To commemorate World Lupus Day, we spoke to Elissa Deenick, co-lead of the Precision Immunology Program at the Garvan Institute, about the current state of lupus understanding and what needs to happen to make lupus visible.

9 May 2023

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

When you need a bit of motivation, it often has to come from within. New research suggests cancer-fighting immune cells have found a way to do just that.

8 May 2023

UT Southwestern expert says common skin problems could signal a more serious rheumatic disease

While rheumatic diseases typically affect the joints, muscles, or ligaments, the first signs of a problem may appear on the skin.

21 Apr 2023

First-in-human clinical study begins investigating the duoCAR T-cell therapy for treatment of HIV

UC Davis Health researchers have dosed the second participant in their clinical trial looking to identify a potential cure for HIV utilizing CAR T-cell therapy.

19 Apr 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Researchers reviewed data on the incidence of autoimmune diseases in the post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 period.

17 Apr 2023

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

Researchers investigated the challenges faced by adults with post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in healthcare.

13 Apr 2023

New clinical RNA sequencing platform helps carve a path for Precision Child Health

A new clinical RNA sequencing platform at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is helping to facilitate research into rare genetic conditions and carve a path for Precision Child Health, a movement at SickKids to deliver individualized care for every patient.

13 Apr 2023

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

Non-biological factors and social determinants of health are important to include in CVD risk assessment for women, particularly for women of diverse races and ethnicities other than white, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal.

10 Apr 2023

Study indicates interspecies transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between humans and their pets occurs regularly

Researchers assessed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 seroprevalence among domestic pets.

3 Apr 2023

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Researchers describe the pathological mechanisms of virus-induced autoimmune diseases.

28 Mar 2023

Study shows how RNA biomarkers may be used to confirm heart disease

When patients begin to experience chest pain or shortness of breath while exercising, doctors may struggle to correctly diagnose if the problem is caused by coronary artery disease.

28 Mar 2023

Newly found strategy used by metastasized tumors may explain why some promising immunotherapies fail

Cancer that has spread to areas like the lungs can apply the brakes to a natural pathway that should recruit killer T cells directly to where it has metastasized, scientists report.

28 Mar 2023

Mediterranean diet associated with reduction in woman's risks of cardiovascular disease and death

Sticking closely to a Mediterranean diet may cut a woman's risks of cardiovascular disease and death by nearly 25%, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence—the first of its kind—published online in the journal Heart.

15 Mar 2023

Research reveals the modulatory effect of anti-inflammatory metabolite on immune cells

Researchers have revealed the modulatory effect of the anti-inflammatory metabolite itaconate on T helper and T regulatory cells, which may lead to new therapeutic approaches to treating some autoimmune diseases.

15 Mar 2023

Vaccination protects lupus patients from contracting COVID-19

Researchers determine the risk of COVID-19 and possibility of severe sequelae in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and the general population.

14 Mar 2023

New guideline focuses on the timing of hip and knee arthroplasty

The American College of Rheumatology and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons released a summary of its new guideline titled "the Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis or Osteonecrosis Who Have Failed Nonoperative Therapy."

14 Mar 2023

Lupus News and Research

Latest Lupus News and Research

Lupus Landmark Study launched to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for lupus patients

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

High-fat diets can promote atherosclerosis via gut bacteria interactions with the immune system

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

UT Southwestern expert says common skin problems could signal a more serious rheumatic disease

First-in-human clinical study begins investigating the duoCAR T-cell therapy for treatment of HIV

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

New clinical RNA sequencing platform helps carve a path for Precision Child Health

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

Study indicates interspecies transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between humans and their pets occurs regularly

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Study shows how RNA biomarkers may be used to confirm heart disease

Newly found strategy used by metastasized tumors may explain why some promising immunotherapies fail

Mediterranean diet associated with reduction in woman's risks of cardiovascular disease and death

Research reveals the modulatory effect of anti-inflammatory metabolite on immune cells

Vaccination protects lupus patients from contracting COVID-19

New guideline focuses on the timing of hip and knee arthroplasty

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Lupus News and Research

Latest Lupus News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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