by telrheum | Mar 30, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Systemic Sclerosis
The article reports on a study where three patients with severe diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), a form of autoimmune disease, underwent a treatment involving CD19-targeting CAR-T cells. These cells are a type of therapy that modifies the patient’s T-cells to attack...
by telrheum | Mar 30, 2024 | Autoimmune Diseases, Infections, Lymphoma, Sjögren’s Syndrome
The article “35 Years Follow-up of Primary Sjögren’s Disease: A Single Center Study” by Lorena Montano-Tapia and colleagues is a long-term study of patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome (pSS), an autoimmune disease affecting exocrine glands. Conducted at the...
by telrheum | Mar 24, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Rheumatic Drugs, Vasculitis
The MAINTANCAVAS study, short for “Maintenance of ANCA Vasculitis Remission by Intermittent Rituximab Dosing,” was a clinical trial aimed at determining the best strategy to maintain remission in patients with ANCA vasculitis who have previously been...
by telrheum | Mar 24, 2024 | Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Arthritis
Voltage-gated sodium channels are crucial components of the nervous system, acting as gatekeepers that control the flow of sodium ions into nerve cells. This flow is essential for conducting electrical signals along neurons, allowing our bodies to perform functions...
by telrheum | Mar 23, 2024 | Autoimmune Diseases, Arthritis Supplements, Gastrointestinal, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis
The gut microbiome, an intricate community of microorganisms residing in our digestive tract, plays a pivotal role in shaping our health and disease states. Recent research has illuminated its significant influence on the immune system, particularly in the context of...
