Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients
Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest.
Autoimmune Disorders
Common Interferences in Thyroid Immunoassays
Despite the benefits of using immunoassays in clinical laboratories, various types of interference can lead to inaccurate results that cloud clinical decision-making.
Maternal Probiotic, Fish Oil Intake Linked to Offspring Immune Development
Maternal diet may be correlated with certain autoimmune-associated diseases in offspring.
Current and emerging medications for psoriasis
A number of therapeutic options exist for patients with psoriasis, including phototherapy and systemic and biologic agents.
Markedly elevated serum transaminase levels
An incidental finding in an asymptomatic woman is followed by rapid deterioration of her condition.
Hepatitis C treatment benefits lupus patients
Immunosuppressive agents do not increase the risk of HCV flares in anti-HCV-positive lupus patients.
Mercury from seafood may be tied to autoimmune disorders in women
The higher the exposure to mercury, the higher the level of autoantibodies, found the researchers.
Psoriasis: When the ‘usual suspect’ therapy works
Topical corticosteroids and ultraviolet therapies are still proving to be strong competitors in psoriasis treatment.
No link between psoriasis, increased herpes zoster risk
Patients with certain autoimmune diseases have a higher risk for varicella zoster infection, but the rates were not significant among patients with psoriasis.
Bee-venom therapy too risky for treating osteoarthritis, RA inflammation
The risks of bee-venom therapy outweigh the potential benefits, and clinicians should discourage patients from this therapeutic method.
