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There is no cure for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. However, there are treatments that help hair grow back more quickly. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and living with alopecia areata: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

There is no cure for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. However, there are treatments that help hair grow back more quickly. 

Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and living with alopecia areata: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. Fortunately, current treatments can help people with the disease to lead productive lives. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. Fortunately, current treatments can help people with the disease to lead productive lives. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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What are autoimmune diseases? They occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. There are numerous types, including many that impact the joints, muscles, and skin. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

What are autoimmune diseases? 

They occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. 

There are numerous types, including many that impact the joints, muscles, and skin. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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One of the most common types of chronic pain is knee osteoarthritis pain. Dr. Campbell (Johns Hopkins University) shares how research funded by the #nihHEALinitiative and administered by NIAMS is studying how to find the right pain management strategies. Learn more: go.nih.gov/7tlvv84

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Some nutritional approaches have a long history of use for symptoms of musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendinitis. Read more about turmeric, bromelain, and ginger. go.nih.gov/w3nQRjm

Some nutritional approaches have a long history of use for symptoms of musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendinitis. Read more about turmeric, bromelain, and ginger. go.nih.gov/w3nQRjm
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Pi is not just a number; it's a gateway to understanding complex phenomena in mathematics, physics, engineering, and beyond. From imaging techniques to bioinformatics, Pi plays a crucial role in advancing our scientific knowledge.

Pi is not just a number; it's a gateway to understanding complex phenomena in mathematics, physics, engineering, and beyond. From imaging techniques to bioinformatics, Pi plays a crucial role in advancing our scientific knowledge.
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of chronic arthritis that affects children. It happens when the immune system attacks healthy joint tissues. Read about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of chronic arthritis that affects children. It happens when the immune system attacks healthy joint tissues.  
 
Read about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment: 
niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and fibrosis (thickening) in the skin and other areas of the body. However, treatment can help control the symptoms and limit damage. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/… (image via National Library of Medicine)

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and fibrosis (thickening) in the skin and other areas of the body.

However, treatment can help control the symptoms and limit damage. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

(image via <a href="/NLM_NIH/">National Library of Medicine</a>)
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Neutrophils are white blood cells, and low-density granulocytes (LDGs) are a specific type of neutrophil. LDGs may trigger inflammation in lupus and other autoimmune diseases by forming “neutrophil extracellular traps”, as depicted in this NIAMS laser confocal microscope image.

Neutrophils are white blood cells, and low-density granulocytes (LDGs) are a specific type of neutrophil. LDGs may trigger inflammation in lupus and other autoimmune diseases by forming “neutrophil extracellular traps”, as depicted in this NIAMS laser confocal microscope image.
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March is Autoimmune Awareness Month. Learn more about autoimmune diseases by visiting this NIAMS web page: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/… #AutoimmuneAwareness

March is Autoimmune Awareness Month.
Learn more about autoimmune diseases by visiting this NIAMS web page: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
#AutoimmuneAwareness
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New NIAMS research spotlight: Investigators from UC Irvine have identified a novel type of cartilage cell that may have implications for regenerative medicine and could inform future therapeutic treatments for arthritis and other cartilage diseases. Read: niams.nih.gov/newsroom/spotl…

New NIAMS research spotlight: Investigators from <a href="/UCIrvine/">UC Irvine</a> have identified a novel type of cartilage cell that may have implications for regenerative medicine and could inform future therapeutic treatments for arthritis and other cartilage diseases.

Read: niams.nih.gov/newsroom/spotl…
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What is the cancer-autoimmune connection? Learn more about what we know in a recent meeting report published by NIH’s Office of Autoimmune Disease Research, National Cancer Institute and NIAMS in Nature Immunology: nature.com/articles/s4159… 🔒

What is the cancer-autoimmune connection? 

Learn more about what we know in a recent meeting report published by NIH’s Office of Autoimmune Disease Research, <a href="/theNCI/">National Cancer Institute</a> and NIAMS in <a href="/NatImmunol/">Nature Immunology</a>: nature.com/articles/s4159… 🔒
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Sjögren’s disease predominantly affects women. The main symptoms are dry eyes and mouth, but it can also cause fatigue and joint and muscle pain. In addition, the disease can damage the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

Sjögren’s disease predominantly affects women. The main symptoms are dry eyes and mouth, but it can also cause fatigue and joint and muscle pain. In addition, the disease can damage the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. 

Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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Anyone can get lupus; however, women get the disease about nine times more often than men. Most often it happens in people between ages 15 and 45 years, but lupus can occur in childhood or later in life as well. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

Anyone can get lupus; however, women get the disease about nine times more often than men.  Most often it happens in people between ages 15 and 45 years, but lupus can occur in childhood or later in life as well. 

Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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NIBIB, along with @VentureWell, invite student engineers to enter the #DEBUT2025 Challenge. Design technological solutions to unmet clinical needs and compete for prizes totaling $190,000. Apply here: go.nih.gov/SfhZLyp

NIBIB, along with @VentureWell, invite student engineers to enter the #DEBUT2025 Challenge. Design technological solutions to unmet clinical needs and compete for prizes totaling $190,000. Apply here: go.nih.gov/SfhZLyp
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This National Nutrition Month®, know that calcium and vitamin D are important for bone health. How much do we need? It depends on age and other factors. Learn how much you and your family needs here: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

This National Nutrition Month®, know that calcium and vitamin D are important for bone health.  

How much do we need? It depends on age and other factors. Learn how much you and your family needs here: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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Did you know that exposing your skin to small amounts of sunlight can help alleviate psoriasis symptoms? Too much sunlight can make symptoms worse, so consult with your doctor for advice. Learn more about living with psoriasis: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

Did you know that exposing your skin to small amounts of sunlight can help alleviate psoriasis symptoms? Too much sunlight can make symptoms worse, so consult with your doctor for advice. 

Learn more about living with psoriasis: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. This happens when melanocytes – skin cells that make pigment – are attacked and destroyed, causing the skin to turn a milky-white color. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. This happens when melanocytes – skin cells that make pigment – are attacked and destroyed, causing the skin to turn a milky-white color.

Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…
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A new NIAMS-led study reveals a variation in the IL-6 receptor gene is associated with decreased response to tocilizumab and worse clinical outcomes in patients with giant cell arteritis. Published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 🔒 Abstract: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A new NIAMS-led study reveals a variation in the IL-6 receptor gene is associated with decreased response to tocilizumab and worse clinical outcomes in patients with giant cell arteritis.

Published in <a href="/eular_ARD/">Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases</a> 🔒
Abstract: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
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Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder that causes bones to grow abnormally and become too dense, which can lead to bones that break easily. Bones may be misshapen, impacting the body's ability to control bleeding or fight infection. Learn more: niams.nih.gov/health-topics/…