Articles related to "Antibodies"
Antibodies and Autoantibodies
A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.
antibodies • autoantibodies • autoimmune • autoimmunity • autoimmune disorders
A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.
antibodies • autoantibodies • autoimmune • autoimmunity • autoimmune disorders
PDGF Abs in Scleroderma
In an article published in the NEJM, Italian researchers describe specific autoantibodies that contribute to the disease process in systemic scleroderma.
systemic • sclerosis • autoimmune • autoantibody • scleroderma
In an article published in the NEJM, Italian researchers describe specific autoantibodies that contribute to the disease process in systemic scleroderma.
systemic • sclerosis • autoimmune • autoantibody • scleroderma
Autoimmune Infertility
Autoimmune disease is a primary contributing factor in infertility. This article describes this autoimmune connection along with current therapies.
autoimmune • disease • infertility • premature • ovarian
Autoimmune disease is a primary contributing factor in infertility. This article describes this autoimmune connection along with current therapies.
autoimmune • disease • infertility • premature • ovarian
ANA Patterns
This article describes the way patterns seen on the ANA test can be used to determine the specific antinuclear antibody that's present. This, in turn, helps determine wha
autoimmune • antinuclear • antibody • ana • sle
This article describes the way patterns seen on the ANA test can be used to determine the specific antinuclear antibody that's present. This, in turn, helps determine wha
autoimmune • antinuclear • antibody • ana • sle
Hashimoto's encephalopathy
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.
hashimoto's • thyroiditis • encephalopathy • autoimmune • neuroendocrine
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.
hashimoto's • thyroiditis • encephalopathy • autoimmune • neuroendocrine
Understanding Autoantibodies
This article describes autoantibodies and expains their role in autoimmune disease development. The use of autoantibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune diseases is also described.
antibody • autoantibody • autoantibodies • autoimmune • immune
This article describes autoantibodies and expains their role in autoimmune disease development. The use of autoantibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune diseases is also described.
antibody • autoantibody • autoantibodies • autoimmune • immune
A Bacterium Saved a Town During World War II
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes neurological changes, including dementia, and a condition of anemia related to vitamin B12 deficiency.
pernicious • anemia • vitamin • b12 • intrinsic
Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes neurological changes, including dementia, and a condition of anemia related to vitamin B12 deficiency.
pernicious • anemia • vitamin • b12 • intrinsic
Autoimmune Retinopathy
Autoimmune retinopathy is an opthalmic disease causing progressive vision loss that may occur as a primary autoimmune condition or in association with various cancers
autoimmune • cancer • retinopathies • retinopathy • ophthalmic
Autoimmune retinopathy is an opthalmic disease causing progressive vision loss that may occur as a primary autoimmune condition or in association with various cancers
autoimmune • cancer • retinopathies • retinopathy • ophthalmic
Pitfalls of the ANA Test
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear
Pregnancy and Graves' disease
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
graves • disease • hyperthyroidism • pregnancy • autoimmune
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
graves • disease • hyperthyroidism • pregnancy • autoimmune
The Thyroid and Adrenal Connection
When, and only when, autoimmune hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency occur together, correcting one disorder can effectively correct the other.
autoimmune polyglandular syndrome • autoimmune adrenal insufficiency • adrenal insufficiency • autoimmune hypothyroidism • hypothyroidism
When, and only when, autoimmune hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency occur together, correcting one disorder can effectively correct the other.
autoimmune polyglandular syndrome • autoimmune adrenal insufficiency • adrenal insufficiency • autoimmune hypothyroidism • hypothyroidism
Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
autoimmune • graves • disease • thyroid • antibodies
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
autoimmune • graves • disease • thyroid • antibodies
Autoimmune Hepatitis Part II
This article describes the three basic subtypes seen in autoimmune hepatitis and explains how their particular disease courses differ.
autoimmune • hepatitis • aih • liver • subtypes
This article describes the three basic subtypes seen in autoimmune hepatitis and explains how their particular disease courses differ.
autoimmune • hepatitis • aih • liver • subtypes
Vaccine Prevents Pneumonia in Children
New vaccine can lower the number of children who die of pneumococcal pneumonia.
streptococcus • pneumoniae • vaccine • capsule • pneumonia
New vaccine can lower the number of children who die of pneumococcal pneumonia.
streptococcus • pneumoniae • vaccine • capsule • pneumonia
Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism has several causes besides Graves' disease, and treatment varies with each cause. This article describes the causes and treatment of hyperthyroidism.
graves • disease • autoimmune • thyroid • disorder
Hyperthyroidism has several causes besides Graves' disease, and treatment varies with each cause. This article describes the causes and treatment of hyperthyroidism.
graves • disease • autoimmune • thyroid • disorder
Thyroid Disease Triggers
Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg
autoimmune • thyroid • thyroiditis • hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism
Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg
autoimmune • thyroid • thyroiditis • hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism
Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) has causes and symptoms similar to those of overt hypothyroidism. This article describes SH and explains why it should be treated.
thyrotropin • subclinical • hypothyroidism • hyperthyroidism • tsh
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) has causes and symptoms similar to those of overt hypothyroidism. This article describes SH and explains why it should be treated.
thyrotropin • subclinical • hypothyroidism • hyperthyroidism • tsh
Sjogren's Subtypes
This article describes the clinical and diagnostic differences between primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome.
sjogrens • autoimmune • syndrome • sicca • dryness
This article describes the clinical and diagnostic differences between primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome.
sjogrens • autoimmune • syndrome • sicca • dryness
A Flu or Two!
Find out the answer to "How can I get the flu twice?"
influenza • kids • flu • antigenic drift • antigenic shift
Find out the answer to "How can I get the flu twice?"
influenza • kids • flu • antigenic drift • antigenic shift
Understanding Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Betty Davis Eyes… (Part II)
Symptoms of TED (thyroid eye disease) can occur before, during or after treatment for autoimmune thyroid disease. It is important for us to recognize the signs and symptoms and seek early treatment to avoid serious complications.
ted • thyroid eye disease • autoimmune • thyroid disease • graves disease
Symptoms of TED (thyroid eye disease) can occur before, during or after treatment for autoimmune thyroid disease. It is important for us to recognize the signs and symptoms and seek early treatment to avoid serious complications.
ted • thyroid eye disease • autoimmune • thyroid disease • graves disease
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
This article describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, disease course, and treatment of idiopathic or autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).
autoimmune • hemolytic • anemia • aiha • rbc
This article describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, disease course, and treatment of idiopathic or autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).
autoimmune • hemolytic • anemia • aiha • rbc
Statins and Autoimmune Diseases
Within the last few years, several published reports have linked statins to lupus and other auotimmune disorders; learn about the benefits and risks of statin therapy.
statins • lipid-lowering agents • cholesterol • cholesterol-lowering agents • atherosclerosis
Within the last few years, several published reports have linked statins to lupus and other auotimmune disorders; learn about the benefits and risks of statin therapy.
statins • lipid-lowering agents • cholesterol • cholesterol-lowering agents • atherosclerosis
Can Spinal Cord Injury be Repaired?
A gene named NOGO has been found that produces a protein that inhibits the regeneration of cells in the Central Nervous System. Armed with that knowledge, a team of scientists has produced a specific protein inhibitor that allows regeneration, thus offering hope to hundreds of thousands of paralized people.
nogo • paralysis • spinal cord injury. axionic regeneration.
A gene named NOGO has been found that produces a protein that inhibits the regeneration of cells in the Central Nervous System. Armed with that knowledge, a team of scientists has produced a specific protein inhibitor that allows regeneration, thus offering hope to hundreds of thousands of paralized people.
nogo • paralysis • spinal cord injury. axionic regeneration.
Oral Cancer Symptoms and Treatment
Oral Cancer has a high mortality rate, due to the usually late diagnosis of the problem. Options are discussed here.
oral cancer • diagnosis • mestastatis • cancer cells • treatment of oral cancer
Oral Cancer has a high mortality rate, due to the usually late diagnosis of the problem. Options are discussed here.
oral cancer • diagnosis • mestastatis • cancer cells • treatment of oral cancer
CIDP
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) systemic autoimmune neurologic disorder. This article describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of CIDP.
chronic • inflammatory • autoimmune • demyelinating • motor
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) systemic autoimmune neurologic disorder. This article describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of CIDP.
chronic • inflammatory • autoimmune • demyelinating • motor
A Patient's Guide to the Neuropathic Diseases - How it Begins!
The origins and etiologies of the Neuropathies are described showing what may be possible and why and how it may manifest the disease. And - simultaneously - there may be more than one of these etiologies responsible for the condition or conditions that may result. The article is continued next week and describes some of the defenses t hat are available to the patient.
etiology • pathogensis • rsd • unfilterable blood • vasoconstraction
The origins and etiologies of the Neuropathies are described showing what may be possible and why and how it may manifest the disease. And - simultaneously - there may be more than one of these etiologies responsible for the condition or conditions that may result. The article is continued next week and describes some of the defenses t hat are available to the patient.
etiology • pathogensis • rsd • unfilterable blood • vasoconstraction
Asthma - A Possible Model for the Study of Neuropathic Disease?
Could it be that Asthma - may serve as an excellent model for the diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic disease in general? This - because Asthma has been studied and researched so thoroughly that much more is known of it than any other neuropathic disease. Thus - to use what has been learned of Asthma - in the treatment of neuropathic disease in general.
asthma • asthma etiologies • asthma treatments • neuropathic disease • etiology
Could it be that Asthma - may serve as an excellent model for the diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic disease in general? This - because Asthma has been studied and researched so thoroughly that much more is known of it than any other neuropathic disease. Thus - to use what has been learned of Asthma - in the treatment of neuropathic disease in general.
asthma • asthma etiologies • asthma treatments • neuropathic disease • etiology
New Hope in Treating Staphylococcus Infections
Novel treatment of staphylcoccal infections proposed
staphylococcus aureus antibiotics vancomycin toxin
Novel treatment of staphylcoccal infections proposed
staphylococcus aureus antibiotics vancomycin toxin
Autoimmune Hepatitis I
In Part I of this two-part article on autoimmune hepatitis, I present an overview of the symptoms, environmental triggers, prevalence and nature of autoimmune hepatitis and I describe the autoantibodies that are seen in this condition.
hepatitis • autoimmune • aih • liver • viruses
In Part I of this two-part article on autoimmune hepatitis, I present an overview of the symptoms, environmental triggers, prevalence and nature of autoimmune hepatitis and I describe the autoantibodies that are seen in this condition.
hepatitis • autoimmune • aih • liver • viruses
Rheumatoid Factor
This article describes the rheumatoid factor (RF) test, and it explains how RF contributes to symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and several other autimmune disorders.
arthritis • rheumatoid • factor • autoimmune • autoantibody
This article describes the rheumatoid factor (RF) test, and it explains how RF contributes to symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and several other autimmune disorders.
arthritis • rheumatoid • factor • autoimmune • autoantibody
Deciding When to Wean
The benefits of breastfeeding continue for as long as you nurse your baby and beyond. So you if you both enjoy it, why stop?
breastfeeding nursing wearing breast nurse baby ch
The benefits of breastfeeding continue for as long as you nurse your baby and beyond. So you if you both enjoy it, why stop?
breastfeeding nursing wearing breast nurse baby ch
Human Parvovirus B19 Infection
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
parvovirus • human parvovirus • human parvovirus b19 • parvovirus b19 • autoimmune
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
parvovirus • human parvovirus • human parvovirus b19 • parvovirus b19 • autoimmune
Deciding When to Wean
The benefits of breastfeeding continue for as long as you nurse your baby and beyond. So you if you both enjoy it, why stop?
breastfeeding • nursing • weaning • breast • nurse
The benefits of breastfeeding continue for as long as you nurse your baby and beyond. So you if you both enjoy it, why stop?
breastfeeding • nursing • weaning • breast • nurse
Genital Herpes: The Basics
Useful information about genital herpes and its symptoms.
herpes • diagnosis • std • sexually transmitted disease • virus
Useful information about genital herpes and its symptoms.
herpes • diagnosis • std • sexually transmitted disease • virus
Adrenal Insufficiency
This article describes the causes, symptoms, signs and changes seen in adrenal insufficiency as well as the tests and procedures used for its diagnosis.
autoimmune • adrenal • insufficiency • gland • infection
This article describes the causes, symptoms, signs and changes seen in adrenal insufficiency as well as the tests and procedures used for its diagnosis.
autoimmune • adrenal • insufficiency • gland • infection
Current Treatment for Hepatitis B and C
No form of Hepatitis is curable, but some types can be treated effectively. Interferon and Rebetron (combination therapy) are the only FDA approved drugs for treatment.
interferon • rebetron • hepatitis b • hepatitis c • combo therapy
No form of Hepatitis is curable, but some types can be treated effectively. Interferon and Rebetron (combination therapy) are the only FDA approved drugs for treatment.
interferon • rebetron • hepatitis b • hepatitis c • combo therapy
Why Many Pets Cannot Tolerate Dairy Products
The image of a hungry cat lapping up some milk from a bowl is a classic. However, often such pets have to deal with the aftermath: intestinal upset, gas and diarrhea.
cat lactose intolerance • dog lactose intolerance • cat diarrhea • dog diarrhea • cat probiotics
The image of a hungry cat lapping up some milk from a bowl is a classic. However, often such pets have to deal with the aftermath: intestinal upset, gas and diarrhea.
cat lactose intolerance • dog lactose intolerance • cat diarrhea • dog diarrhea • cat probiotics
More OCD Relatives
We discussed trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder and depression in the September 14 article. This article looks at disorders often found in children with OCD.
ocd • obsessive • compulsive • add • adhd
We discussed trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder and depression in the September 14 article. This article looks at disorders often found in children with OCD.
ocd • obsessive • compulsive • add • adhd
An Old Plague Coming Back to Haunt Us.: Diphtheria: What is that
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
Childhood Immunizations
Information regarding the importance of preventive measures for serious debilitating childhood illness.
vaccine • vaccination • immunize • immunization • preventive health
Information regarding the importance of preventive measures for serious debilitating childhood illness.
vaccine • vaccination • immunize • immunization • preventive health
Medications for Crohn's Disease....Prednisone
Part one in a series of articles on the different medications avaliable and commonly used to treat Crohn's Disease.
crohns • medication • prednisone • colits • illnessess
Part one in a series of articles on the different medications avaliable and commonly used to treat Crohn's Disease.
crohns • medication • prednisone • colits • illnessess
Oh That Pain In My Stomach: Part II :-( Your Ulcer May Be Cured
Since this bacterium is still sensitive to antibiotics there may just be a way to eliminate the gnawing pain in your stomach.
helicobacter • pylori • ulcers • stomach ulcer • duodenal ulcer
Since this bacterium is still sensitive to antibiotics there may just be a way to eliminate the gnawing pain in your stomach.
helicobacter • pylori • ulcers • stomach ulcer • duodenal ulcer
Pregnancy and Lupus: It CAN Be Done!
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
pregnancy • lupus • high-risk pregnancy • pregnancy and chronic illness • chronic illness
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
pregnancy • lupus • high-risk pregnancy • pregnancy and chronic illness • chronic illness
Testing...Testing....1,2,3
Lupus patients have more than their fair share of medical tests. Here are a few of the most common, and what the results may mean.
lupus • sle • connective tissue • disease • autoimmune
Lupus patients have more than their fair share of medical tests. Here are a few of the most common, and what the results may mean.
lupus • sle • connective tissue • disease • autoimmune
Heartworm Cats
A diagnosis of heartworm disease in cats is rare but heartworm prevention is still necessary for the life of your cat.
heartworms • cats • felines • heartworm prevention • heartworm treatment
A diagnosis of heartworm disease in cats is rare but heartworm prevention is still necessary for the life of your cat.
heartworms • cats • felines • heartworm prevention • heartworm treatment
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