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Newfound autoimmune syndrome causes muscle pain, weakness

Neuroscience NewsApril 29, 2019

Researchers have identified a new autoimmune disease that causes muscle pain and weakness. Large-histiocyte-related immune myopathy (LHIM), generates similar results to the condition rhabdomyolysis in blood chemistry samples. LHIM can effectively be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs to help reduce symptoms. ... Read More...

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New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2019

Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.... Read More...

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Gene Variant Found in Brain Complicit in Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers report genetic variants can affect neural function, which become complicit in triggering multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Immune Response May Trigger Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers report an exaggerated immune response can trigger chronic fatigue syndrome. The study reveals levels of Il-10 were higher in those who developed lasting fatigue, suggesting the immune system may have been primed to over respond.... Read More...

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A Single Faulty Gene Can Lead to Lupus

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers report defects in the Ets1 gene is linked to characteristics associated with systemic lupus erythematosus immune abnormalities.... Read More...

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How Salt Can Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2018

A new study reports salt could be a possible trigger for inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Researchers report cells in a high salt environment show activation of the beta catenin/Wnt signaling pathway, a pathway previously implicated in disrupting regulatory T cells and triggering inflammation.... Read More...

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Possible New Ways to Regenerate Myelin

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

Researchers successfully used a synthetic compound to stimulate a receptor pathway to promote remyelination in the brain. The technique may have significant beneficial implications for treating multiple sclerosis, researchers say.... Read More...

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Baby Poop May Be a Source of Beneficial Probiotics

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2018

Researchers have developed a probiotic 'cocktail' from gut bacteria found in infant feces. They say the 'cocktail' could help to increase the body's ability to produce short chain fatty acids. The probiotic could be used to help those suffering from cancers, autoimmune disorders, obesity, diabetes and other disorders which limit the ability of the body to produce SCFAs naturally. ... Read More...

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Link Between Autoimmune Disorder and Psychosis Confirmed

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2018

A new study confirms a link between a number of autoimmune diseases and an increased risk of developing psychosis.... Read More...

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Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.... Read More...

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