An important cell in our immune response arsenal is the B cell, a white blood cell that fights infection by producing antibodies. However, if the B cell homeostasis is disrupted some of the cells may produce auto-antibodies which attack host tissue. Dr Tam Quach, an instructor...
Several weeks ago an order was placed for a large number of blue CureArthritis silicone bracelets (available here https://curearthritis.org/shop/). Shortly thereafter we received a corresponding email giving us insight into the story behind the order. We were deeply moved by the email and thought by...
Dr Noss is an assistant professor, division of rheumatology, Roosevelt Clinic, University Washington Medical Center. Dr Noss received her MD as well as her PhD in 2002 from Case Western Reserve University. She completed her residency in internal medicine in 2004 and her fellowship in...
A Disease as Old as Time More than 2300 years ago the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, was quoted saying “It is incredible how fast the mischief spreads.” In saying this Hippocrates was referring to a condition arthritic in nature, with an onset occurring in...
The development of autoimmune diseases is often dependent on an interaction between a patient’s genetic makeup combined with environmental risk factors. The onset of the clinical presentation of the disease occurs once a threshold has been reached with an accumulative effect from both genetic and...
Humira, generically known as adalimumab, has been the gold standard for treatment of RA particularly in patients that have not responded to other forms of treatment. In 2016 4 million prescriptions for Adalimumab were given out. This is a biologic drug and like other TNF...
Everyone loves a night out for dinner. From the chance to spend time with family and friends to the avoidance of ever-dreaded dish washing, a night at a restaurant can be a delicious treat. This month, enjoy all the benefits of a night out while...
Dr Li Tieshi has an outstanding research and academic background. Currently, he is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska. As an avid fan soccer fan, Dr Tieshi didn’t just watch from the side lines but enjoyed playing the game. Unfortunately, an injury to...
Our gut acts as a reservoir for trillions of commensal microbiotas (organisms that derive food and other benefits without harming or benefitting their host). In healthy individuals these microorganisms do not elicit a pathological immune response. This relationship has developed over millennia with co-evolution occurring. Diet and environmental influences today...
We have all heard or been told at one point “you are what you eat.” A healthy well-balanced diet is important for all of us, but did you know as an arthritis or autoimmune patient that this saying is particularly apt? The importance of the medication and therapeutics prescribed...