Lupus
Drinking baking soda could combat autoimmune inflammatory disease – exciting new research
A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scientists report in the Journal of Immunology. Continue reading
Lupus treatment – belimumab – has positive results in clinical trial
Belimumab, a drug that targets part of the immune system, provides considerable benefits to people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), experts reveal in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading
Half of rheumatic rare disease patients face three-year wait for diagnosis
People living with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases endure major obstacles to diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle according to a new study published by the Rare Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Alliance (RAIRDA). Continue reading
New over the counter painkiller “can be considered first-line option” for people with flaring joint pain
A new lipid formulation of low dose ibuprofen seems to work as well as a higher dose (prescription strength) standard ibuprofen, experts report in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Continue reading
Time of day affects severity of autoimmune disease – exciting new research
The body clock and time of day impact on immune responses, researchers outline in Nature Communications, a finding that may help inform drug-targeting strategies to alleviate autoimmune disease. Continue reading
