Medical Mystery: ‘creeping Fat’ In Crohn’s Patients Linked To Bacteria
In many patients with Crohn’s disease, abdominal fat migrates to the wall of the inflamed small intestines. What prompts the fat tissue to “creep” through..
Mozart, Meditation And A Yoga Mat: Oncologists Welcome Integrative Therapies For Breast Cancer
A breast cancer patient dealing with anxiety, depression or mood swings could soon be encouraged by her oncologist to learn meditation techniques, join a yoga class or put music to therapeutic use.
University of Alberta researchers have identified a unique biological marker that can be used to identify the presence of the rare autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis
Study Finds Healthy-Appearing Lupus Skin Predisposed To Flares and Rashes
Researchers found that the normal-appearing skin of lupus patients contains the same inflammatory signals that are detected when the skin develops a rash.
Lupus Strongly Linked To Imbalances In Gut Microbiome
The disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) -- marked by the attack on joints, skin, and kidneys by the body's immune system -- is linked to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the gut.
