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...
Early Detection Strategies for Autoimmune Diseases

Early Detection Strategies for Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, idiopathic arthritis, and inflammatory myopathies can be a real tough nut to crack in the realm of autoimmunity, right? Cells sneak up on you like a thief in the night, causing chronic inflammation that wreaks...
Autoimmunity and Mental Health

Autoimmunity and Mental Health

Ever thought about how psychological stress and your brain's biol psychiatry can impact your physical health, compared to healthy controls? Autoimmune diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune encephalitis, strike when our immune system mistakenly...