My mother had Hashimoto’s – what’s the chance I will have an autoimmune disease?
Autoimmune thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s disease, is the most common autoimmune disease in our registry.
May is Lupus Awareness Month!
In honor of Lupus Awareness Month, we will look at new studies published in the field of lupus research.
How might autoimmunity affect our brain?
Patients with autoimmune diseases are familiar with the impact on our neurological system and brain, leading to symptoms like brain fog, neuropathy, and tremors.
Are more people being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases?
If it seems like we hear more about people being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases these days, it's because they are.
What is the relationship between autoimmune diseases and fatigue?
One of the most common symptoms reported by patients with any autoimmune disease is fatigue, which is reported by many as the "most debilitating symptom."
Could Parkinson's disease be linked to certain autoimmune diseases?
While the presence of T-cell activating proteins doesn't necessarily mean Parkinson's is autoimmune, a recent meta-study has revealed an increased risk for Parkinson's among certain autoimmune diseases.
Is a fourth booster shot more effective than three?
Those with autoimmune diseases may be especially vulnerable against COVID-19, with some more likely to develop long Covid than the average population.
Why are clinical trials important for autoimmune diseases?
One of the Autoimmune Registry's goals has always been to support research by connecting patients to clinical trials. New treatments and therapies require . . .
March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month!
With more than 100 confirmed and suspected autoimmune diseases that collectively affect over 24 million people (just in the US), let’s make sure our diseases do not remain invisible.
There are long COVID clinics, but where are the autoimmune disease clinics?
In 2020, as COVID-19 spread around the world, more and more patients realized their symptoms didn’t go away. Brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath . . .
Can our gut affect inflammation in our brain?
Another study has just been published that has identified a receptor in our gut lining that can "reprogram the gut microbiome to promote harmful, chronic inflammation."
What can you do on Rare Disease Day?
Autoimmune diseases are often thought of as rare even though, collectively, they affect over 23 million people (just in the US).
Is your gut causing your fatigue?
Many autoimmune disease patients experience chronic fatigue. Yet this aspect of the disease is often overlooked by physicians . . .
Is autoimmune disease a leading cause of death?
The CDC publishes a list of leading causes of death in the US. Top among the list are heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19. How much of an impact do autoimmune diseases have?
What are the emotional and psychological tolls of your autoimmune diseases?
One of the less visible aspects of autoimmune diseases is the emotional and psychological toll the diseases can take on patients.
What do you hope to see in autoimmune disease research in 2023?
Another new study has indicated that autoantibodies are at play for both COVID and Long COVID patients.
Why do some long Covid patients experience prolonged loss of smell?
Patients diagnosed with Long COVID experience prolonged symptoms even after they've recovered from their initial infection.
What can you do to help cure autoimmune diseases?
The Autoimmune Registry Inc. (ARI) is pleased to be among the sources cited for the National Academy of Sciences 2022 Report on Enhancing NIH Research on Autoimmune Disease.
Does hypothyroidism increase your risk for dementia?
One of the most common autoimmune diseases in our registry is autoimmune thyroiditis (or Hashimoto’s disease).
What do leukemia and autoimmune disease have in common?
Scientists have long known of a connection between autoimmune diseases and leukemia. Many patients with autoimmune diseases are at increased risks for developing leukemia.