Should Your Child Have The Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test?
Blood tests for ANAs are rarely needed in children and are not recommended as a screening test for pediatric musculoskeletal pain.
Jan 27, 2012
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Elaine Moore
Infections and Vitamin D as the Cause of Autoimmune Disorders
Research suggests that treating underlying infections and vitamin D receptor dysfunction may benefit and even reverse a number of autoimmune disorders.
Nov 7, 2011
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Elaine Moore
Psoriasis: What Is It?
The basics of the disease is covered, as well as a general overview of how to take care of yourself if you have psoriasis.
Oct 21, 2011
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Shelly Lange
Increased Eye Disease Risk in Graves' Disease after Radioiodine
Two new studies confirm that thyroid eye disease is significantly more likely to occur after radioiodine ablation treatment for Graves' disease.
Oct 17, 2011
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Elaine Moore
Autoimmune Disease Overlap Syndromes
Because of their variable features, overlapping autoimmune connective tissue, thyroid and liver disorders can be difficult to diagnose.
Aug 18, 2011
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Elaine Moore
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