If a person experiences joint pain and tests positive for an antinuclear antibody (ANA) test, this may suggest the presence of an underlying condition causing joint problems and discomfort. An ANA ...

Most people with scleroderma have autoantibodies. Several scleroderma-specific antibodies have been identified. These can help with diagnosis and give insight into the type of disease you may ...

Stress isn’t usually the direct cause of a positive ANA test, but it can influence the immune system, potentially exacerbating symptoms in those with autoimmune disorders. If you have symptoms like ...

As the world continues to navigate the aftermath and lingering presence of COVID-19, one question remains as relevant as ever: Which COVID-19 test is right for me—diagnostic or antibody? Whether ...

The introduction of COVID-19 vaccines in late December has contributed to a near 100% probability of a positive antibody test among participants in a Wake Forest Baptist Health study. Wake Forest ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. health insurers may balk at covering tests that look for coronavirus antibodies in some cases, arguing that employers or the government should foot a bill expected to run ...

Antibody-drug conjugates have had a tremendous impact on breast cancer care and treatment, according to Dr. Charles E. Geyer. Antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, have had a tremendous impact on the ...