July 10, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic immune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (known as lupus) and show that reversing this defect ...

Rising air pollution, changes in hormone levels, immune system imbalances and longer life expectancy are increasing the risk ...

Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) was found to significantly improve complete renal response in lupus nephritis patients, reinforcing its potential as an effective treatment option while also allowing ...

Breakthrough research and investor enthusiasm prompted Cullinan Therapeutics to redirect one of its cancer programs toward ...

Heather Wakelee, MD, Stanford University, discusses the pros and cons of different durations of immunotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the future outlook for patient-specific care.

Dermatomyositis and lupus may share symptoms in some cases. Here's what you need to know about these autoimmune conditions.

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is not a formal symptom of lupus, but it may develop from related factors like medication use, other autoimmune processes in the body, and hormonal changes.

Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that attacks a person's tissues -- primarily the joints, brain, kidneys, lungs and heart. People with lupus may not look sick, even in the midst of a lupus ...

The pleura (plural: pleurae) is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion the lung and reduce ...

NIMS is actively contributing to a lung cancer dataset as part of this expansion. The project also compiled a dataset on lupus nephritis, a kidney disease caused by the immune system attacking the ...

COPD is a progressive, irreversible inflammatory disease of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD. Common symptoms include a persistent cough ...

They’re most commonly found in your lungs, but they can also be in other areas of your head and body. Doctors believe that they block the spread of organisms such as bacteria and fungi through ...