Posts by: Marisa Wexler

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Researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism by which cells that are infected can signal their neighbors that something is wrong. Understanding how this alarm signal works might lead ... Read more

February 27, 2019

Abnormal Gut Bacteria May Participate in Lupus Disease Activity, Study Suggests

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An abnormal mix of bacteria in the gut, particularly increases in the bacteria Ruminococcus gnavus, may play a critical role in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a study shows. The study, ... Read more

February 25, 2019

Immune Regulator miRNA-142 Could Advance Cancer, Autoimmune Disease Research

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A new study has identified a critical regulator of immunity, called microRNA-142, which could have significant implications for understanding or even treating autoimmune diseases and cancer. The study, “microRNA-142-mediated ... Read more

February 6, 2019

Stem Cells Have Promise for SLE Treatment Across Ethnicities, Proof-of-concept Study Shows

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A new proof-of-concept study supports the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), showing that transplanting MSCs can control the disease in patients from different ... Read more

January 21, 2019

Skeletal Muscle Not a Major Factor in Lupus-related Fatigue, Study Suggests

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Abnormalities in the skeletal muscle are not a major contributor to the fatigue experienced by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, a study based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggests, ... Read more

January 16, 2019

Stress, Depression, Pain are Major Causes of Fatigue in SLE Patients, Study Shows

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Stress, depression, and pain — but not disease activity, sleep, or physical health — appear to be major contributors to fatigue among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a new study ... Read more

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

High-fiber Diet Helps to Limit Bacteria in Gut That Trigger Inflammation, Animal Study Finds

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A diet that is higher in fiber might benefit people with autoimmune diseases like lupus by reducing the amount of disease-causing bacteria in the gut, a new study suggests. ... Read more

January 7, 2019

Rituxan May Be Effective at Treating Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Study Suggests

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Rituxan (rituximab), a medicine that is often used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), may also be effective at treating skin lesions in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), a ... Read more

December 12, 2018

Combined Immunosuppressive Treatment Safe, More Effective for Treating Lupus Nephritis, Study Finds

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Adding an oral immunosuppressive agent and hydroxychloroquine to routine intravenous cyclophosphamide significantly increases response rates among patients with lupus nephritis without increasing the rate of severe adverse events, a randomized study ... Read more

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Posts by: Marisa Wexler

Marisa Wexler

Discovery of Immune System Messenger May Advance Lupus Treatment

Abnormal Gut Bacteria May Participate in Lupus Disease Activity, Study Suggests

Immune Regulator miRNA-142 Could Advance Cancer, Autoimmune Disease Research

Stem Cells Have Promise for SLE Treatment Across Ethnicities, Proof-of-concept Study Shows

Skeletal Muscle Not a Major Factor in Lupus-related Fatigue, Study Suggests

Stress, Depression, Pain are Major Causes of Fatigue in SLE Patients, Study Shows

High-fiber Diet Helps to Limit Bacteria in Gut That Trigger Inflammation, Animal Study Finds

Rituxan May Be Effective at Treating Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Study Suggests

Combined Immunosuppressive Treatment Safe, More Effective for Treating Lupus Nephritis, Study Finds

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