Autoimmune, Autoinflammatory Connective Tissue Disorders Increased After COVID-19
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk for autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in JAMA Network Open.Sung Ha Lim, M.D., from the Yon…
Learn MoreCOVID Might Raise Odds for Immune Disorders Like Crohn’s, Alopecia
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report. Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (white skin patches), vasculit…
Learn MoreEfgartigimod Efficacious, Safe for Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first-in-class novel human immunoglobulin G1 Fc fragment, efgartigimod, is efficacious and safe for patients with chronic or persistent primary immune thrombocytopenia, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreDifferences Seen in Immune, Hormone Function for Those With Long COVID
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with post-acute infection syndrome after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (long COVID [LC]) have differences in immune and hormone function compared with thos…
Learn MoreEl jengibre contribuir a aliviar la inflamación ocasionada por las enfermedades autoinmunes
MARTES, 26 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los suplementos de jengibre podrían ayudar a aquellos con ciertas enfermedades autoinmunes, como el lupus y la artritis reumatoide, a controlar la inflamación.Una nueva investigación ha añadido evide…
Learn MoreGinger May Ease Inflammation of Autoimmune Diseases
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ginger supplements may help those with certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, control inflammation.New research has added evidence to support the impact of ginger on white blood …
Learn MoreHigh Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Tied to Higher Mortality With Peritoneal Dialysis
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An elevated systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is independently associated with increased risks for all-cause and cardiovascular-specific mortality in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis, according …
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