
Can AI be used to enhance autoimmune disease prediction and treatments?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major force in healthcare by revolutionizing the practice of medicine and how people are treated.

Lupus Awareness Month—Emmitt's Story
In honor of Lupus Awareness Month, we wanted to share Emmitt Henderson III's story, whose journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

May is Lupus Awareness Month!
May is Lupus Awareness Month! Help raise awareness to support early diagnosis and proper disease management for patients. With advocacy and awareness, more funding can go toward the research of new drugs and treatments to improve patient outcomes.

Can a blood test predict the onset of Multiple Sclerosis?
In a recent discovery, UC San Francisco (UCSF) scientists have found a revolutionary method for identifying early biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS).

Join ARI's Clinical Trials Webinar on May 10!
One of the Autoimmune Registry's goals is to increase awareness of autoimmune diseases to improve existing treatment protocols and disease management strategies. Clinical trials are a crucial part of testing new treatments and participation is important to ensure that new medications are approved for the public.

Can combined CAR-MSC immunotherapy revolutionize autoimmune disease treatment?
Although there are various treatment options for autoimmune disease, researchers are always looking to develop the next best treatment. Scientists at Mayo Clinic have developed an innovative immunotherapy approach that could revolutionize autoimmune disease treatment.

April is Sjogren's Awareness Month!
Once thought to be a rare disease, Sjogren's is now recognized as one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases, affecting an estimated 1 to 4 million people in the United States.

Is there a new biomarker for autoimmune disease activity?
Autoimmune diseases are notorious for their lengthy diagnostic process. Patients often suffer for years without a diagnosis or are misdiagnosed, leading to delays in proper treatment.

Can early intervention alter the course of rheumatoid arthritis?
New research on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has focused on the early stages of the disease when intervention may help prevent or mitigate the disease.

What is Lichen Sclerosus?
Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes patches of skin to look white, thickened, and crinkly around the genital and anal areas. While this condition can occur in both men and women, it is more commonly diagnosed in women.

What are the intersections between Women's History Month and Autoimmune Awareness Month?
Although March is Autoimmune Awareness Month, it is also Women's History Month. It is no surprise that these two celebrations coincide, especially since autoimmune diseases stand out as a significant and often overlooked aspect of women's health.

Join Us in Celebrating March Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month!
Every day, millions of autoimmune disease patients suffer in silence with what are often "invisible" illnesses. With March set as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, this is our time to advocate for our diseases and show the world who we are!

What can we do to raise awareness on Rare Disease Day?
The National Institutes of Health defines a rare disease as one that affects fewer than 200,000 persons in the US. But is every rare disease truly rare?

Today is World Encephalitis Day!
World Encephalitis Day occurs every February 22nd to raise global awareness for those who have been affected by encephalitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the brain.

February is Black History Month!
In honor of Black History Month, the Autoimmune Registry is focusing on the intersections between health and identity.

How do we address the increased prevalence of autoimmune disease?
Autoimmune diseases pose a significant health challenge and it is estimated that you or someone you know will develop an autoimmune disease at some point.

Why do autoimmune diseases affect women more than men?
Autoimmune diseases are known for disproportionately affecting women, with 70-80% of those diagnosed being women. Recently, a study led by Stanford University sheds light on why autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in women than in men through a molecule called Xist (pronounced as "exist").

What are some ways autoimmune disease patients cope with their diagnosis?
Receiving an autoimmune disease diagnosis can be life-altering since it leads individuals into a challenging journey of managing their symptoms, receiving treatments, and experiencing the emotional toll of living with a chronic condition.

Autoimmune Registry Partnered with Story Booth to Create an Autoimmune Disease Stories Page!
Autoimmune diseases have long been under the limelight as a class of diseases. While cancer and heart disease statistics are often aggregated to show their impact, autoimmune diseases are rarely classified as a class.

What symptoms did you not realize were signs of autoimmune disease?
Autoimmune diseases can manifest in various ways, and some symptoms can go unnoticed or be attributed to other causes. Some common autoimmune disease symptoms are fatigue, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, recurring fever, and more.