Kelly Pitts, a research technician with the Smithsonian Marine Station at Ft. Pierce, Fla., treats great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) colonies infected with stony coral tissue loss disease.

At the time the esophageal studies were performed 6 patients had active systemic disease, 6 had questionably active disease, and 4 were in remission. Other connective-tissue disorders.

The inflammation and increased formation of connective tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs make gas exchange difficult. This leads to a condition known as interstitial lung disease.

AI may be the brain, but operations is the connective tissue. Without it, nothing moves. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is technically a disease, and it occurs when uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, according to the U.S. Office on Women’s Health (OASH).

Source Reference: Heo Y, et al "Long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders following COVID-19" JAMA Dermatol 2024; DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.4233.

Recent studies indicate an increased risk of autoimmune connective tissue diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and alopecia areata among COVID-19 survivors.

Long-term monitoring and care of patients is crucial after COVID-19, considering demographic factors, disease severity, and vaccination status, to mitigate these risks.

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, a BIST Community centre, have created the first blueprint of the human spliceosome, the most complex and intricate molecular ...

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a complex and relatively rare autoimmune disorder. It shares symptoms with lupus, systemic sclerosis, and myositis. MCTD is a challenging condition that ...

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy cells. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Unsurprisingly, connective tissue and autoimmune diseases were significantly higher in patients with AA since the pathogenesis involves immune-mediated and inflammatory processes.