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Anti-Malaria Drug May Help Treat Autoimmune Diseases

Disabled World reports that an anti-malaria drug may be a helpful tool for autoimmune diseases treatment. Autoimmune diseases can be disabling, which could lead an individual to seek long-term disability benefits.

What happens in an autoimmune disease is that the immune system ends up attacking healthy tissues and cells. This can take place in any part of the body, leading to a number of different medical conditions.

Chloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, is found to inactivate inflammation and stop parasite growth. The belief is that this could be used in coming up with new strategies for treatment of inflammation, a common symptom in many autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis.

Common Types of Autoimmune Diseases  

• Crohn's disease;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• some cancers;
• myasthenia gravis; and
• Guillain-Barré syndrome.

When you've been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, you could find yourself unable to function for a long period of time. This could result in the need for long-term disability benefits to offset your lost wages.

If you have questions concerning eligibility for disability benefits or what to do if your claim has been denied, then speak with a Miami Beach long-term disability attorney as soon as possible.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don't make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you've been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a South Florida disability attorney today - 1-888-234-5758.