Cancer, including individual cancers, and autoimmune diseases such as thyroid autoimmunity and rheumatoid arthritis, two complex giants in the health world, often cross paths in ways that puzzle both patients and doctors, especially with the advent of immunotherapy drugs. The intricate dance between our body’s defense systems and rogue cells, including individual cancers like lymphoma, gives rise to a pressing … Read More

Raynaud’s phenomenon, a puzzling health condition involving the circulatory system and characterized by vasospastic attacks and vasoconstriction, is more common than you might think. This pesky condition, known as Raynaud phenomenon, triggers primary Raynaud attacks that cause blood vessels in your fingers and toes to narrow when you’re cold or stressed. This vascular disease leads to color changes and discomfort. … Read More

Imagine your body’s immune system, in autoimmune patients, as a loyal knight, always ready to fight off invaders. However, in autoimmune diseases, this knight can confuse friends with foes, leading to an autoimmune response. That’s where autoimmune management comes into play. But what is the impact when this host knight starts fighting its own castle, and what effect could this … Read More

Ever wondered why that stubborn skin inflammation, possibly psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory or autoinflammatory disease and autoimmune disorder, just won’t go away? The answer might be more complex than you think. Autoimmune diseases, a category of autoimmune disorders where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells, can have a profound impact on skin health. These autoinflammatory diseases often result … Read More

Autoimmune disorders, including the frequently encountered autoimmune thyroid disorders such as postpartum thyroiditis and subclinical hypothyroidism, are not uncommon among pregnant women. These may lead to the presence of antithyroid antibodies and even fetal hyperthyroidism. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system, usually our body’s defense force, starts to see its own cells as foreign and launches an attack. This can … Read More

Ever had a sneezing fit or itchy eyes, symptoms of allergic rhinitis or allergic conjunctivitis, and blamed it on these allergic responses, only to find out it wasn’t an allergy at all, but rather a different cause unrelated to allergic diseases? Welcome to the complex world of autoimmune diseases that mimic allergies, specifically allergic rhinitis. These conditions can cause allergic … Read More

Imagine this: your body is a well-oiled machine, with different parts working in harmony to keep you healthy. The science of this mechanism involves products that boost immunity and tissue health. But what happens when the immune system attacks one part, causing it to turn against the rest in a way that affects people? This is the reality for millions … Read More

Imagine your body’s defense system turning against you. That’s the harsh reality for folks living with autoimmune diseases, including familial autoimmunity traits like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. These immune disorders, ranging from lupus to coeliac disease, are common diseases that represent a complex puzzle scientists are trying to piece together. Familial autoimmunity plays a role in these conditions, … Read More

“Ageing is an issue of cell aging over matter for older individuals. If aged individuals don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Mark Twain. As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, one such change is the intersection of autoimmune disease and aging. This can manifest as autoimmune disorders, leading to autoimmune tissue inflammation. Such immune dysfunction is a part of … Read More

Ever woken up feeling like your own body is fighting against you, experiencing autoimmune symptoms? This could be a sign of autoimmunity, like lupus flares, indicating your body’s autoimmune responses. If so, you’re not alone. Millions worldwide grapple with autoimmunity diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, leading to lupus flares and disrupted immunological … Read More

Did you know that interstitial cystitis, a condition impacting the urinary bladder and bladder epithelium, affects between 3 to 8 million women and 1 to 4 million men, totaling many patients, in the United States alone? This chronic bladder condition, with comorbidities, keeps many patients guessing about its origins, particularly whether it’s rooted in autoimmune dysfunction involving antibodies and health. … Read More

Surprisingly, around 3.3 in every 100,000 adults are diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a form of autoimmune thrombocytopenia, annually. Some may also suffer from thrombotic thrombocytopenia or severe thrombocytopenia, both affecting the normal platelet count. It’s an autoimmune disorder, specifically idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, where your ‘friendly-fire’ immune system mistakenly targets platelets – the body’s band-aids for bleeding and bruising. … Read More

Autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, idiopathic arthritis, and inflammatory myopathies can be a real tough nut to crack in the realm of autoimmunity, right? Cells sneak up on you like a thief in the night, causing chronic inflammation that wreaks havoc on everything from your liver to your lungs, with igg being a key player. But here’s the kicker: … Read More

Ever thought about how psychological stress and your brain’s biol psychiatry can impact your physical health, compared to healthy controls? Autoimmune diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune encephalitis, strike when our immune system mistakenly releases relevant autoantibodies and reactive antibodies, attacking healthy cells during illness. This misfire doesn’t just affect our body, potentially leading to illness, but also our … Read More