NIH researchers discover new autoinflammatory disease and uncover its biological cause
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Researchers find cause of new autoinflammatory disease
https://www.niams.nih.gov/researchers-find-cause-new-autoinflammatory-disease
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/polymyalgia-rheumatica-giant-cell-arteritis
What are polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis? Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory disorders. Some people have one of the disorders while others develop both of them. Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and sometimes the neck. Giant cell arteritis causes inflammation of arteries, especially those on each side of the head, scalp, and the aorta (the large artery that carries blood from the heart) and its main branches. The main symptoms of this disorder are: Headaches. Scalp tenderness. Jaw pain. Problems with your eyes, which may
Translational Genetics and Genomics Section
https://www.niams.nih.gov/labs/ombrello-lab
Led by Dr. Michael Ombrello, the section uses genomic approaches to understand the underlying factors of autoinflammatory and rheumatic diseases.
Rosacea
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/rosacea
What is rosacea? Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that causes reddened skin and a rash, usually on the nose and cheeks. It may also cause eye problems.
Autoinflammatory Diseases
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/autoinflammatory-diseases
What are autoinflammatory diseases? Autoinflammatory diseases refer to problems with the immune system, which usually fights off viruses, bacteria, and infection. The problem causes your immune cells to attack your body by mistake. This can cause swelling that produces fever, rash, joint swelling, or serious buildup of a blood protein in your organs.