Disorders owing to hyperactive immune response towards self-cells
Immune system performs the crucial role of protecting the body from diseases and infections arising due to the entry of foreign particles in the human body. The immune system produces antibodies specific to these antigens and destroys them before they cause a disorder.
However, in case of some individuals, the immune system attacks its own healthy cells by mistake further leading to the occurrence of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes type 1, and Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Early diagnosis of such disorders is very important for assessing various treatment alternatives, thereby curbing healthcare expenditure on the same.
Advanced technologies are paving a way for accurate diagnostics
There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases reported across the globe. Many of these have similar set of symptoms making it difficult for healthcare professionals to detect them in time. The most common symptoms of these diseases are muscle strain, fluctuating fever, and fatigue. Inflammation is a classic sign of these disease that is likely to cause heat, redness, swelling, and throbbing pain. Healthcare professionals often prescribe various tests to derive accurate results during diagnosis.
Highly trusted tests by the clinicians for proper diagnosis while detecting & treating autoimmune disorders are autoantibody, antinuclear antibody, complete blood count, C-reactive protein, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate tests.
Introduction of advanced technology is the blockbuster attraction of this market. Key players are undertaking high R&D initiatives for developing novel and accurate techniques for early diagnosis. One such example is the usage of third-generation cyclic citrullinated peptide technology by Inova Diagnostics for accurate diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis patients from a pool of people exhibiting similar symptoms.