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
In MS, immune cells attack the protective covering of nerves in the brain, causing vision problems, tremors, paralysis, painful spasms, imbalance and cognitive changes.
A name for his pain
David Key had never heard of sarcoidosis—until the rare disease stole his health.
Dental hygiene may be key for lupus
OMRF scientists have found a link between gum disease and lupus, an autoimmune disease.
OMRF recruiting volunteers for sarcoidosis research
OMRF’s Sarcoidosis Unit, which launched in January, is the only one of its kind in the state.
OMRF seeks participants as it launches new sarcoidosis unit
The new clinic is the first of its kind in the state and the only one in the region.