by telrheum | Sep 9, 2024 | Autoimmune Diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sjögren’s Syndrome
This study explores whether the presence of certain antibodies (anti-SSa and Ro52) affects the progression of lung disease (interstitial lung disease or ILD) in people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). These antibodies are often found in individuals with...
by telrheum | Aug 9, 2024 | Autoimmune Diseases, Connective Tissue Diease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjögren’s Syndrome, Systemic Sclerosis
This study focuses on a treatment for patients with connective tissue diseases (CTD) who also have a lung condition called interstitial lung disease (ILD). This condition, when it becomes progressive and fibrosing (PF-ILD), can lead to serious lung damage. The...
by telrheum | Aug 9, 2024 | IgG4-Related Diseases, Autoimmune Diseases, Pancreatitis
This study looked at a disease called IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), which is a condition where the immune system attacks various organs, leading to inflammation and damage. One of the most common places this happens is in the pancreas, which is known as autoimmune...
by telrheum | Jun 25, 2024 | Psoriatic Arthritis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis
Background and Purpose: Pulmonary issues are common yet often overlooked in people with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and peripheral spondyloarthritis (pSpA). These lung problems can lead to severe health consequences if...
by telrheum | Jun 25, 2024 | Hydroxychloroquine, Fatty Liver Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints and can lead to various other health issues. Previous research has indicated a high prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in RA patients. There’s a...