The Genetic Influence on Autoimmune Diseases

The Genetic Influence on Autoimmune Diseases

Imagine your body's defense system turning against you. That's the harsh reality for folks living with autoimmune diseases, including familial autoimmunity traits like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. These immune disorders, ranging from lupus to...
Understanding Autoimmunity & Aging

Understanding Autoimmunity & Aging

“Ageing is an issue of cell aging over matter for older individuals. If aged individuals don't mind, it doesn't matter.” – Mark Twain. As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, one such change is the intersection of autoimmune disease and...
Is Interstitial Cystitis an Autoimmune Disease?

Is Interstitial Cystitis an Autoimmune Disease?

Did you know that interstitial cystitis, a condition impacting the urinary bladder and bladder epithelium, affects between 3 to 8 million women and 1 to 4 million men, totaling many patients, in the United States alone? This chronic bladder condition, with...