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June 20, 2025 by Tracy Asamoah, MD Decoding the Role of Autoantibodies in Autoimmunity

Your immune system makes antibodies against foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria. Sometimes, your body makes autoantibodies, proteins that mistakenly attack your body’s tissue, leading to autoimmunity.  What are Autoantibodies? Under normal conditions, antibodies protect us by recognizing and attacking harmful substances. However, autoantibodies mistakenly identify the body’s tissues as threats.  Faulty autoantibodies can target […]

 20 June 2025
September 3, 2024 by Tracy Asamoah, MD Understanding Autoimmune Disease in Children

Autoimmune diseases can affect people of all ages. While they are more common in adults during their reproductive years (20-40), some autoimmune diseases can appear in childhood. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving the lives of children and teens living with these conditions.

 03 September 2024
January 10, 2024 by Carolyn Serraino Effective Communication Strategies for Those with Autoimmune Disease

For patients with autoimmune disease, management means understanding a wide range of symptoms, unpredictable disease courses, and any impacts on quality of life. But how can patients better communicate with their providers? The Global Autoimmune Institute expounds on key tips elucidated by Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed., a doctoral candidate at Campbell University and co-author of Gut […]

 10 January 2024
December 22, 2023 by Carolyn Serraino, MS Examining Pre-Autoimmunity: Can Autoimmune Disease Be Prevented?

The period between the onset of asymptomatic autoimmunity and the development of symptomatic disease is referred to as “pre-clinical” autoimmunity, as the appearance of autoantibodies precedes most autoimmune diseases. While there is currently no way to prevent someone from developing an autoimmune disease, there are promising advancements in scientific discovery.

22 December 2023
December 12, 2023 by Damiana Chiavolini, PhD Autoimmune Terminology To Know For Your Next Doctor’s Appointment

While having guidance and support from your doctor is essential, taking control of your own health is important for planning and making informed decisions about your autoimmune disease. Being on board with the terms used to describe autoimmunity and specific diseases during your doctor’s appointments can help you receive the care you need as you […]

 12 December 2023