Author Archives: Alejandra Viviescas, PhD.

Hoth and Zylö Partner to Develop ‘Natural’ Cannabis-like Treatment for Lupus Skin Lesions

Hoth Therapeutics and Zylö Therapeutics entered into an agreement to jointly develop an endocannabinoid-based treatment for cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), a lupus subtype that affects the skin. Endocannabinoids are cannabis-like molecules naturally produced by the human body, with similar effects to that of medical marijuana. The agreement gives Hoth an…

Study Finds No Causal Link Between Alcohol Intake and SLE Risk

Alcohol intake does not affect the risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a study. The results contradict previous reports about the protective effects of alcohol against SLE. The study, “Alcohol intake and risk of systemic lupus erythematosus: a Mendelian randomization study,” was published in…