Written by Jessica Lopez, Edited by Olivia N. McCollum Background Autoimmune diseases are debilitating and painful conditions where the immune system targets the body’s tissues. 1  These conditions occur in women up to four times more than in men. 2  In spite of these findings, many immunotherapy options responsible for treating autoimmune diseases have decreased efficacy in women. 1  Raising awareness of autoimmune diseases in relation to women can lead to increased inclusion of women in...

Written by Jocelyn Chamu, Edited by Rushlenne Pascual Introduction  In the US, the number of people who live with autoimmune diseases makes up 8% of the population, and as of 2024, 80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women. 1  Of the more than 80 autoimmune diseases known, a significant gap exists in research and treatment for patients. Addressing this can be challenging, given that funding toward autoimmune disease research is allocated to cancer, Alzheimer's, and other...

Written by Ariyan Darvish, Edited by Christopher LeBoa Introduction Hemolytic Anemia is an autoimmune disease where red blood cells are destroyed by the immune system at a rate faster than the body replaces them. This occurs when the body mistakenly recognizes blood cells as foreign substances and destroys them. The disease is rare, affecting one to two people per 100,000 people every year. 1  AIHA can be classified as primary vs. secondary or warm vs. cold. AIHA is considered primary AIHA in...