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What is inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. But when it lingers, inflammation can lead to immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Learn how Johnson & Johnson is innovating to help bring relief to those living with chronic inflammatory conditions.
What is IL-23?
This pro-inflammatory protein is the target of potential Johnson & Johnson medications that could help treat immune-mediated diseases such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
“I refuse to let lupus get me down”
Diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) almost two decades ago, Laurie Bean has chosen a lifestyle that helps her battle debilitating side effects and the emotional fallout of this autoantibody disease.
3 nurse practitioners who are filling critical gaps in healthcare
From using cutting-edge technology to address mental health issues to launching an urban clinic that helps treat substance-abuse disorders and taking an innovative approach to deliver rural medical care, learn how Johnson & Johnson is helping support a new generation of providers.
5 things we now know about bladder cancer
Paradigm-shifting new therapies are helping people with the disease lead longer, more comfortable lives. Learn how Johnson & Johnson is helping to change the treatment landscape.
6 things to know now about colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths among people under 50, and rates of the disease are rising globally, too. For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, find out how to protect yourself—no matter your age.
What is wAIHA?
Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) causes fatigue so profound, it can limit the lives of people who have the condition. Learn more about this rare disease and a potential targeted treatment developed by Johnson & Johnson that’s currently in clinical trials.
What is head and neck cancer?
This complex type of cancer can cause malignancies of the mouth, throat, larynx and nasal cavity. Find out how Johnson & Johnson is innovating to change the current treatment paradigm.
What is asthma?
This chronic inflammatory disease causes flareups that make it difficult to breathe. Learn about the two types of asthma, common triggers and how Johnson & Johnson is developing approaches that may lead to better treatments.
What is lupus?
Up to 5 million people worldwide live with this complex autoimmune condition, which is more prevalent in women and has a greater disease severity in Latin Americans and patients of African ancestry. Learn how Johnson & Johnson is working to innovate treatments for autoimmune diseases.