Medical specialists and patients discuss this little known disease

This month, patients and medical experts met on Emory’s campus to discuss a little-known disease that impacts thousands of Americans.

At the annual PeachJAM — the nation’s only event dedicated to spotlighting Immunoglobulin G4-related disease — researchers shared their latest findings, aiming to raise awareness and advocate for patients affected by this rare condition.

“Nobody has all the answers, including the experts that are here,” said Dr. John Stone, director of clinical trials, Division of Rheumatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the executive chairman of the IgG4ward! Foundation .

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that can cause masses and lesions in various parts of the body, potentially leading to organ dysfunction, fai