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Is the science of diagnosing pain causing a number of pain sufferers to defend their honor? Research out of the University of Cincinnati is examining the diagnosis of pain that evades scientific testing, and the additional emotional suffering that can result for the patient. The research by Elizabeth Sweeney, a doctoral candidate in UC’s Department [...] The Study: BLISS-52 On July 20, 2009, Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline announced positive results from their Phase-III, double-blind, placebo-controlled lupus clinical trial. This 52-week study, also known as BLISS-52, enrolled 865 patients in 13 countries outside North America and randomized active lupus patients to 10mg/kg active drug (Belimumab, also known as Benlysta), 1 [...] Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston have identified a new type of cell in mice that dampens the immune system and protects the animal’s own cells from immune system attack. This “suppressor” cell reduces the production of harmful antibodies that can drive lupus and other autoimmune diseases in which the immune system mistakenly [...] Lupus is a disease that forces the immune system to attack healthy tissue. It affects about 1.5 million Americans. Ninety percent of these Americans are women. Lupus is a very difficult disease to diagnose because each lupus patient can display different symptoms. The number of symptoms can also vary between patients. There are 4 different categories of lupus. [...] Lupus is still a pretty mysterious condition. There are many theories floating around as to causes of lupus but, just like other autoimmune conditions, there isn’t really a solid answer. Here are a few suggestions as to the causes of lupus. Genes No gene or group of genes has been proven to cause lupus. Lupus [...] |
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