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World-first immunotherapy trial to treat type 1 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Queensland have initiated a groundbreaking clinical trial to evaluate ASITI-201, an investigational immunotherapy designed to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D). Developed under the leadership of Professor Ranjeny Thomas, ASITI-201 combines a pancreatic protein with vitamin D to modulate the immune system, aiming to protect insulin-producing
FDA grants fast track status to Allogene’s autoimmune therapy
Allogene Therapeutics, a biotech company, has received “Fast Track” status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new therapy, ALLO-329, aimed at treating autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IIM), and systemic sclerosis (SSc). This designation is granted to expedite the development and
Scientists Win $600,000 Prize for Figuring Out How the Body Fights Off Autoimmune Diseases
Two scientists, one from Australia and one from the U.S., just won a $600,000 prize for figuring out how the body stops itself from developing autoimmune diseases like lupus, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. Their research explained how certain immune cells called B cells are trained not to attack the body’s
Articles
Evidence Shows The Active Ingredient In Turmeric May Help Symptoms Of IBD
This mindbodygreen article presents a personal and informative account of how a woman significantly reduced her debilitating menstrual symptoms by adopting a specialized, anti-inflammatory diet
Scleroderma: Definition, Treatment, and More – Everyday Health
This comprehensive guide from Everyday Health provides a detailed, patient-friendly overview of scleroderma, a rare and complex autoimmune disease that involves the hardening and tightening
6 Harmful Foods To Avoid To Help ‘Control Inflammation,’ According To A Harvard Trained Doctor
This informative article from SheFinds dives into the relationship between diet and inflammation, highlighting four commonly consumed foods that may worsen inflammation in the body.
Top 6 Best Thyroid Supplement for Hashimoto’s in 2025
This comprehensive guide from Straight.com explores the best thyroid supplements for people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation of the thyroid
The Top 2 Nutrients You Need More of If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease, According to Dietitians
This informative article, featured on MSN Health, explores the nutritional needs of individuals living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that affects thyroid function and
News
Timely Diagnosis Key To Treating Childhood Rheumatic Disorders: AIIMS Experts
This article from Outlook India highlights insights shared by leading pediatric rheumatology experts at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), emphasizing the crucial role of early diagnosis in the effective management and treatment of childhood rheumatic disorders. These disorders, which include conditions like juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), lupus, vasculitis,
New guidelines for monitoring IBD patients to prevent bowel cancer
This article from Medical Xpress reports on the release of new clinical guidelines designed to help reduce the risk of bowel cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Published by an international panel of gastroenterologists and cancer prevention specialists, the guidelines offer
World-first immunotherapy trial to treat type 1 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Queensland have launched the world’s first clinical trial of an innovative immunotherapy designed to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. The investigational therapy, known as ASITI-201, aims to retrain the
Assessing the Complex Interplay Between Metabolic Dysfunction and Rheumatoid Arthritis
This article from The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) explores the emerging and increasingly recognized connection between metabolic dysfunction and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—an autoimmune condition that causes chronic joint inflammation and systemic complications. While traditionally managed as a joint-specific disorder, RA is now understood to have broad implications for
Gastrointestinal Motility Abnormalities Prevalent in Patients With Diabetes
This article from Endocrinology Advisor highlights recent research showing that gastrointestinal (GI) motility abnormalities are a frequent and often underrecognized complication in individuals with diabetes mellitus, particularly type 1 and type 2 diabetes. GI motility disorders refer to problems with the movement of food through the digestive tract, and in
Early-Onset Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Risk for Uveitis – Diabetes in Control
This article from Diabetes in Control reports on new research linking early-onset pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) to a significantly increased risk of developing uveitis, a form of eye inflammation that can lead to vision loss if left untreated. The findings underscore the broader systemic implications of chronic inflammatory conditions that
Research Studies
Seed oils: Omega-6 fatty acids may lower diabetes, heart disease risk
A new study presented at a major nutrition science conference suggests that omega-6 fatty acids—especially linoleic acid found in nuts and vegetable oils—may help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The research involved nearly 1,900 adults and found that individuals with higher levels of linoleic acid
Mast cells promote inflammatory Th17 cells and impair Treg cells Through an IL-1β and PGE2 Axis
This peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Inflammation Research, sheds new light on the complex role of mast cells in driving autoimmune inflammation. Traditionally known for their involvement in allergic reactions, mast cells are now increasingly recognized as key players in immune regulation. This study explores how mast cells
Immune Cell Research Identifies Potential New Target for Treating Cancer and Autoimmune Disease
This groundbreaking Johns Hopkins Medicine news release announces a major discovery in immune cell research that could reshape how both cancer and autoimmune diseases are treated. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a new molecular target—a previously underexplored protein involved in regulating T cell activity—that plays a dual role in
Blood nerve barrier permeability enables nerve targeting of circulating nanoparticles in experimental autoimmune neuritis
This peer-reviewed study published in Nature Scientific Reports investigates the relationship between gut microbiota composition and autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs), particularly Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. The research offers compelling evidence that individuals with AITDs have distinct alterations in their gut microbial communities compared to healthy individuals, supporting growing interest
Serum metabolomic analysis in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis positive for TgAb or TPOAb: a preliminary study
This peer-reviewed study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, explores how specific patterns in the gut microbiome can be used to distinguish Hashimoto’s thyroiditis from other autoimmune diseases. The research offers compelling evidence that the composition and diversity of gut bacteria in patients with Hashimoto’s present a unique microbial signature—suggesting a
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