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Spotlight on IBD: Ulcerative Colitis

We shine our spotlight on Ulcerative Colitis (UC), one of the two most prevalent inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The other is Crohn’s disease. These are both considered autoimmune conditions in which a dysregulated adaptive immune system damages the intestinal wall. Notably, of the 1.6 million Americans who have an inflammatory

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Spotlight on Scleroderma

Written by: Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Anna Simon, Ellen M. Martin Obtaining appropriate diagnosis, effective treatment, and quality care for autoimmune and chronic conditions is often quite challenging. If you have experienced such struggles, then you are not alone. Statistics show that over 50 million adults in the US suffer from

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) aka Lupus

This month, we shine our spotlight on lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE). Read on to become connected with available statistics, research initiatives, supportive patient communities, and still more resources. And check out our Facebook page and forum for more autoimmune-related updates! “After decades of my symptoms being dismissed by

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Spotlight on IBD: Crohn’s Disease

A spotlight on Crohn’s disease, one of two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), autoimmune conditions in which a dysregulated immune system damages the intestinal wall. Crohn’s disease affects 201:100,000 Americans, but most people aren’t aware of the disease.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Spotlight

This month, we shine our spotlight on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). RA is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, with an estimated 1.5 million people diagnosed in the United States. With such significant prevalence, it is highly possible that you or someone you know may be affected by RA, and

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