Then, they used a gene-editing tool to introduce the mutation into mice to find out if the critters would get lupus. The mice carrying the mutation ended up developing a condition that mimicked severe autoimmune disease in people. This offers evidence that the mutated TLR7 causes lupus, one ...
However, in a study released this week, researchers may have made a discovery that pinpoints a primary cause of lupus. While the disease is highly complex and more studies are needed on what causes it, news of this breakthrough is welcome as the world navigates how to better manage ...
This type of the disease also causes mouth and nose ulcers, as well as sensitivity to sunlight. In some cases, it may progress to systematic illness. The best-known type of the condition is systemic lupus. While the illness can cause the rashes common in the discoid variety, it may also...
What it is said versus how it is said: comprehension of affective prosody in men with Klinefelter (47,XXY) syndrome. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2007;13:1065–70. Article PubMed Google Scholar van Rijn S, Barendse M, van Goozen S, Swaab H. Social attention, affective arousal and empathy ...
Peyronie's disease is a condition in which scar tissue in the penis causes the penis to bend. WebMD looks at its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Lupus can affect organ function and cause permanent damage to the lungs, heart, kidneys, and other organs. Sometimes the organ injury is not apparent to those affected by lupus. The leading causes of death in patients with lupus are active disease, particularly kidney injury, infections, and ca...
When platelet levels are low, bleeding may occur anywhere in your body. Immune thrombocytopenia may also be called idiopathic thrombocytopenia or ITP.What increases my risk for immune thrombocytopenia?An immune system disorder, such as an autoimmune disease, lupus, or HIV A recent viral infection ...
There are many types of connective tissue disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. The most common affected areas are joints, muscles, and skin. Your organs, eyes, nervous system, and blood vessels can also be affected.What increases my risk for a connective tissue ...
What causes a rheumatic disease? Many rheumatic diseases—including RA, PsA, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis and Sjögren’s disease—are autoimmune, which means they are the result of a person’s immune system mistakenly going on the offense against healthy tissue. ...
Raynaud disease is a disorder that affects blood circulation, usually in the hands and feet. The arteries (blood vessels) that carry blood to your fingers, toes, ears, or nose tighten. This is often triggered by cold or emotional stress. The decrease in blood flow causes a lack of oxygen...