Autoimmunity may play a role in the pathogenesis of POTS in some patients, but a single causative antibody has not been identified. Antibody testing currently is recommended only when considering an alternative diagnosis.
Case: Getting to the Root of Neuropathic Symptoms
Case report: A 30-year-old patient experiences progressive sensory loss starting with his hands. Collaboration between Cleveland Clinic neurologists and rheumatologists leads to diagnosis and treatment.
Unique Database Yields Insights Into Familial Clustering in Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorder
A multigenerational analysis using the Utah Population Database suggests shared genetic predisposition between stiff-person spectrum disorder and other autoimmune conditions.
New Onset Eosinophilic Fasciitis after COVID-19 Infection
Soon after her diagnosis of COVID-19, a patient began to experience severe allodynia to light touch over her forearms and shins.
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When to Suspect Autoimmune Causes for Neurologic Disorders (Podcast)
Our expert shares the essentials of evaluating and managing encephalitis and other neurologic disorders of suspected autoimmune origin.
Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis: Misdiagnosis with Asthma Is Common
While diagnosing iSGS can be challenging, treatments for the condition have advanced in recent years.
Autoimmune Neurologic Disorders: Treatable Conditions That Should Not Be Missed
While recognition of autoimmune encephalitis has increased substantially, autoimmune causality is still overlooked for many subtle neurologic abnormalities. A subspecialist provides an update on autoimmune neurology.
What to Tell Your Patients With Autoimmune Diseases About the 2020-2022 Flu Season
Flu season is here, and the stakes are especially high for patients with autoimmune diseases. Rheumatologists Cassandra Calabrese, DO, and Leonard Calabrese, DO, address common patient concerns about the influenza vaccine and share best practices for maximizing vaccination coverage.
Hydroxychloroquine May Reduce Risk of Congenital Heart Block
A recent study finds hydroxychloroquine shows promise in secondary prevention of congenital heart block for pregnant women with autoimmune disease. Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Jeff Chapa, MD, and pediatric cardiologist Peter Aziz, MD, explain.
At the Intersection of Autoimmune and Infectious Disease
Complex immunologic disease requires collaboration across subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic’s first dual-trained rheumatology-infectious disease specialist explains why we need more rheum-ID hybrids.