It seems autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis have been on the rise. Is my perception a product of my surroundings, or has there really been a surge?
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Groundbreaker
Election to the National Academy of Medicine is but the latest first for Dr. Judith James Dr. Judith James can’t remember not wanting to be a doctor. As a 5-year-old, James, who had severe asthma, shared her career intentions with her pediatrician. “He said if I wanted to become a nurse, he would be happy […]
Renaissance Man
If he’s not conducting research or caring for patients, Dr. Hal Scofield has a staggering array of passions that keep him busy. And the list is always growing. By Adam Cohen | Illustrations by Jeffrey Smith When his late mother was in the early phases of dementia, Dr. Hal Scofield and his younger daughter, Amanda, headed […]
The Puzzle of Covid and Autoimmunity
Can Covid-19 infections lead to lifelong disorders?
Life Changer: Oklahoma’s lupus cohort marks 20 years
Oklahoma’s lupus cohort marks 20 years.
OMRF to investigate link between viral infection, autoimmunity
The NIH has awarded OMRF $480,000 to investigate the long-term effects of viral infections on autoimmunity.
