Advances in the Battle Against Autoimmune Disease
Published: Dec 16, 2020 By Joseph Constance A healthy immune system defends the body against disease and other conditions. However, if the immune system malfunctions, it can attack healthy cells, tissues and organs. Autoimmune disease impacts different parts of the body, weakening functionality. It may be life-threatening. Researchers are aware of more than 80 diseases that occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own organs, tissues and cells. The more common autoimmune diseases include type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory bowe...
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