How Nobel-winning discoveries are unlocking new treatments for autoimmune disease and cancer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When the immune system works well, it’s a powerful force against viruses, bacteria, and even some cancers. But when it turns against the body’s own tissues, it can cause serious autoimmune diseases. Now, a breakthrough decades in the making has earned Read More...
A new CAR T-cell therapy for lupus brings hope for a cure
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new and promising treatment for lupus could mean the end of lifetime medication for patients suffering from the chronic autoimmune illness. CAR T-cell therapy is a novel approach that genetically changes a patient's immune cells to target and combat the Read More...
Microparticle therapy shows promise in reversing multiple sclerosis
A pioneering study demonstrated a novel microparticle therapy's ability to reverse nerve cell damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice. This ground-breaking medication not only opens up new avenues for treating MS, but it also has promise for treating other autoimmune diseases such as Read More...