Newswise Feature Channel: Lupus

Nightmares and hallucinations could signal autoimmune disease

UC Davis Health — Tue, 21 May 2024 18:05:40 EST

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations could signal the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to a new study.

New Study Shows Certain Combinations of Antiviral Proteins Are Responsible for Lupus Symptoms and Affect Treatment Outcomes

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Mon, 13 May 2024 11:30:41 EST

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have uncovered insights as to why lupus symptoms and severity present differently in individuals with the autoimmune condition, which affects up to 1.5 million Americans.

Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise

Newswise — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:05:03 EST

Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel

Newswise — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:05:09 EST

Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

Atlantic Health System Enrolls First U.S. Patient in Lupus Treatment Trial

Atlantic Health System — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:50:42 EST

NJ-based Atlantic Health System is the first in the U.S. to enroll a patient in a study to examine the effectiveness of using Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR- T) cells in the treatment of the autoimmune disease lupus.

Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel

Newswise — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:05:57 EST

The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

New biomarkers for active lupus nephritis discovered

University of Houston — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:05:51 EST

New biomarkers with improved diagnostic performance for early detection of lupus nephritis have been discovered in the University of Houston lab of Chandra Mohan, a pioneer in lupus research.

Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news

Newswise — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:05:25 EST

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

Depression, Constipation, and Urinary Tract Infections May Precede MS Diagnosis

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:00 EST

In some diseases, the underlying processes can start years before a diagnosis is made. A new study finds that people who later develop multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have conditions like depression, constipation and urinary tract infections five years before their MS diagnosis than people who do not develop MS.

Fixing racial inequities in lupus care

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:05:17 EST

Despite being one of the highest lupus populations, Black adults are often left behind. A rheumatologist discusses ways to improve the issue

Trial generates promising results for obinutuzumab in patients with lupus nephritis

Wiley — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:05:26 EST

Obinutuzumab preserved kidney function, prevented flares in lupus nephritis trial.

Study identifies new pathway to suppressing autoimmunity

The Rockefeller University Press — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EST

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, and the Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute have uncovered new details about how the immune system prevents the production of antibodies that can recognize and damage the body's own, healthy tissues. The study, to be published September 29 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM), also reveals how this process is impaired in autoimmune disorders such as systemic sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus and suggests potential new strategies to treat these diseases.

Stay informed on women's health issues in the Women's Health channel

Newswise — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:50:00 EST

Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer's proteins

Newswise — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:10:43 EST

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here

Newswise — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:20:20 EST

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.

Lupus: A frustrating diagnosis journey you don't need to embark alone

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:50:25 EST

Nicknamed the "invisible disease", lupus is an autoimmune disorder that disproportionately affects women and even more specifically, Black women. It occurs when the immune system begins a pattern of attacking the body's organs when immune cells are inappropriately activated in the body. It's difficult to diagnose, and when it is, it's accompanied by major lifestyle changes to help keep the condition under control.

The latest research news on surgery and transplants

Newswise — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:05:46 EST

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Surgery and the Transplantation channels on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Scientists find that microRNA affects inflammation in lupus disease

Nagoya University — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:15:45 EST

A group of researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered the impact of microRNA (miRNA) on inflammation in lupus in mice.

HSS Research Uncovers How UV Light Triggers Immune Activation and Disease Flares in Lupus

Hospital for Special Surgery — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 EST

After sun exposure, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently develop skin rashes, which often are accompanied by a flare of their overall disease. This connection between ultraviolet (UV) light and disease flares in lupus is well known, but the way in which UV exposure actually triggers the disease has been poorly understood.

Participation Doubles After Lupus Support Group at HSS Transitions to Virtual Format During Pandemic

Hospital for Special Surgery — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:00:00 EST

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned to a virtual format during the pandemic. In addition to receiving high marks from group members, participation more than doubled after the meetings went remote.