June 19, 2001

A look at the latest findings on autoimmune diseases, including why 80% of the sufferers are women, new immunotherapies, estrogen/testosterone/DHEA theories, and the role of fetal cells. A good summary of the state-of-the-art thinking.

Read the article at the NY Times site now.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES, READ:

Do You Have an Autoimmune Disease?
A look at whether symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, and depression are pointing to an undiagnosed autoimmune condition, including the Autoimmune Disease Symptoms Checklist, a handy tool to bring to the doctor to aid in getting diagnosed.

Understanding Autoimmune Diseases, Including Autoimmune Thyroid Conditions
A special About Thyroid section on "Understanding Autoimmune Diseases" covers a variety of information about autoimmune diseases, and discusses the causes, symptoms, treatments, and information resources associated with autoimmune conditions. Many autoimmune conditions are discussed, including common thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Graves' Disease, and other autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, among others.