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autoimmune

National MS Society honors OMRF

August 29, 2019

The award-winning Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at OMRF is one of the preeminent MS research and treatment centers in the world.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: autoimmune, award, center of excellence, disease, Gabriel, MS, ms center, ms research, MS Society, multiple sclerosis, newsok, OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, Pardo, science, scientist-news, treatment

Genes, Epstein-Barr virus may trigger lupus in some

August 26, 2019

Scientists have long known lupus has a strong genetic component, but there also must be environmental triggers to activate the disease.

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An OMRF employee finds a new lease on life—at work

August 5, 2019

In MS, immune cells attack the protective covering of nerves in the brain, causing vision problems, tremors, paralysis, painful spasms, imbalance and cognitive changes.

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New findings could help better understand autoimmune disease families

August 1, 2019

Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system becomes unbalanced and turns on the body instead of protecting it.

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Findings could lead to better outcomes for minority Sjögren’s patients

July 10, 2019

Common symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome include severe dry eyes and dry mouth, as well as fatigue, arthritis and memory problems.
 

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OMRF receives grant to study underlying causes of lupus

June 20, 2019

OMRF scientist Patrick Gaffney has received a five-year, $3.1 million grant to investigate the underlying mechanisms that lead to lupus onset.

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