These findings suggest complement protein levels may be an important biomarker for type 1 diabetes. Disruption of the complement system appears to precede the onset of islet autoimmunity (IA), making ...
An interferon-stimulated genes signature including IFI27 and OAS1, together with complement levels, may reflect the immune state of patients with SLE and identify active disease. An automated ...
Some patients with SLE and low-grade proteinuria may have early active lupus nephritis. Current systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) guidelines recommend performing a kidney biopsy in patients with a ...
Transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) is a fatal complication that can occur after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Study finds that despite ...
Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...