At the Autoimmune Registry, we collect statistics on all autoimmune diseases. One thing that is clear from our data is that most patients have more than one autoimmune disease. For warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA), we see the below conditions as the most common comorbid autoimmune diseases.
How might autoimmune disease and brain inflammation impact our mental health?
In our previous newsletter, we discussed how autoimmune diseases may be the underlying cause of psychological disorders. As many as half of autoimmune disease patients struggle with their mental health.
Could asbestos trigger systemic autoimmune diseases?
Can a new "inverse vaccine" reverse autoimmune disease?
How common is peripheral neuropathy among autoimmune disease patients?
Many systemic autoimmune diseases impact the nervous system. One of the most common neurological complications of autoimmune disease is peripheral neuropathy, which involves damage to the peripheral nervous system that connects the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
What's on the horizon for future IBD treatment?
We've long known that our gut plays a role in autoimmunity. Previously, we looked at the connections between gut and brain inflammation, chronic fatigue, and rheumatoid arthritis.
September is Alopecia Awareness Month!
September is Alopecia Awareness Month! Alopecia is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in hair loss.
Can a gene mutation help find new treatments for autoinflammatory diseases?
Is there a higher incidence of comorbid autoimmune diseases among people with vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a genetic condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their color due to the death or dysfunction of melanin-producing cells.