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Lupus
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Diagnosis of Lupus

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Timely diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is of critical clinical importance because it allows for an early start to treatment, preventing organ damage and improving the patient’s quality of life. 

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September 27, 2023
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Skindex-16 shows bullous disease flares impair patient quality of life

Skindex-16 shows bullous disease flares impair patient quality of life

The Skindex-16, a clinical tool for measuring the skin-related quality of life of patients, showed that patients with autoimmune bullous diseases are greatly impacted by disease flares, according to a study.

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April 05, 2023
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Comorbid conditions associated with time to, severity of alpha-gal reactions

Comorbid conditions associated with time to, severity of alpha-gal reactions

SAN ANTONIO — Symptom patterns in alpha-gal syndrome suggest concurrent diseases such as autoimmune disease and vitamin D deficiency, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

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September 26, 2022
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Almirall initiates phase 3 study of drug targeting autoimmune dermatological diseases

Almirall initiates phase 3 study of drug targeting autoimmune dermatological diseases

Almirall has announced the initiation of a phase 1 study evaluating ALM27134 for the treatment of autoimmune dermatological diseases, according to a company press release.

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August 09, 2022
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Amgen to obtain ChemoCentryx for nearly $4 billion

Amgen to obtain ChemoCentryx for nearly $4 billion

Amgen announced that it will acquire ChemoCentryx Inc. for $52 per share in cash, amounting to nearly $4 billion in cash, in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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May 20, 2021
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VIDEO: Any gluten is too much in patients with Celiac disease

VIDEO: Any gluten is too much in patients with Celiac disease

In this video exclusive, Vikki Petersen, DC, CCN, CFMP, from the Root Cause Medical Clinic offers insights into Celiac disease and the importance of healing the gut.