Brandon Burke+FollowAutoimmune Issues & Mental Health: Who Knew?Did you know having an autoimmune disease could nearly double your risk of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder? A massive UK study found that 29% of people with autoimmune conditions also had mental health struggles—way higher than the general population. Women with autoimmune issues were hit even harder. Researchers think chronic inflammation might be the link, but they’re still figuring it out. Maybe it’s time doctors start checking in on mental health when treating autoimmune stuff? #AutoimmuneDisease #MentalHealth #HealthNews #Health509Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowAutoimmune Meds: A Hidden Viral Risk?Did you know some meds for autoimmune diseases might actually make it easier for viruses like the flu or even COVID to spread in your body? Researchers found that JAK inhibitors, used for stuff like rheumatoid arthritis, can mess with your immune system’s virus-fighting genes. Basically, while these drugs help with inflammation, they might also leave you more open to catching viruses. Docs might need to keep a closer eye on viral risks when prescribing these! #AutoimmuneDisease #JAKinhibitors #HealthNews #ViralInfections #MedicalResearch #Health145Share
Allison Bauer+FollowNew Hope for GCA: Steroid-Free Relief?Big news for anyone dealing with giant cell arteritis (GCA): Upadacitinib (Rinvoq) just got FDA-approved as only the second real treatment option since 2017! What’s wild is that it helps almost half of patients stay in remission while cutting down on steroids (which, let’s be real, can be rough). For anyone sensitive to steroid side effects or stuck in a relapse cycle, this could be a total game-changer. Anyone else excited to see more options finally popping up? #GCA #Rinvoq #FDAApproval #HealthNews #AutoimmuneDisease #Health00Share
