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The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response.

Antibody screenings are given to determine antibodies that target erythrocytes (red blood cells). Antibodies are protein substances produced by the immune complex.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a contagious viral disease of cats. Symptoms vary and often progress once disease is evident. FeLV is often fatal for infected cats.

According to a recent medical review, the current standard (200 PPM) per day of gluten may not protect all patients with celiac disease from intestinal abnormalities.

Thyroid antibody tests are often ordered to determine if a patient has an autoimmune thyroid condition. Find out more about what these thyroid levels mean.

Rapid HIV tests have cut down on the time it takes for individuals to receive their test results, reducing patient anxiety and loss to follow up.

Though the most common symptom of Lyme disease in dogs is lameness, Lyme disease can sometimes affect the kidneys, causing renal failure and eventually death.

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

For sufferers of Celiac Disease, eating a gluten-free diet is the only treatment.

Autoantibodies contribute to disease and serve as markers of disease. Several new autoantibody tests are improving the way autoimmune diseases are diagnosed.

Tired? Sluggish? Fuzzy-brained? Trouble sleeping? Gaining weight? Symptoms some women attribute to stress or exhaustion could actually be a slow adrenal system.

This article describes the clinical and diagnostic differences between primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome.

This article describes celiac disease and the genetic markers that confer susceptibility to its development. This article includes an overview of symptoms and potential complications, and it explains how testing for genetic markers can aid with diagnosis.

Whether your cat is an indoor or outdoor kitty, she can still get heartworms, which is deadly if left untreated and also affects the lungs.

A diagnosis of heartworm disease in cats is rare but heartworm prevention is still necessary for the life of your cat.

A short overview of how tests detect HIV antibodies.

For almost 30 years, health officials have struggled to contain AIDS, which is now known to be the end result of HIV infection.

Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.

Diagnosis of vitiligo involves detailed history taking, physical examination of the skin, and laboratory tests to rule out any associated diseases.

Treatment is needed for patients with an overactive thyroid prevent long-term effects such as osteoporosis and heart problems.

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.

There is some exciting research underway on Rheumatoid Arthritis in Canada.

Being diagnosed with cancer is difficult enough. Suppose in the near future a more specific diagnostic test can be administered early to detect cancer in time for a cure

Type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes is caused by autoantibodies that target the insulin-secreting beta cells of the pancreas. Without adequate insulin, blood sugar levels rise.

Although an HIV infection causes symptoms, it can only be diagnosed through an HIV antibodies test. Find out about the follow-up after confirmation of HIV+ status.

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disabling neurological illness. New study suggests it might be caused by the retrovirus XMRV.

Hypothyroidism is under diagnosed due to improper testing and confusing, subtle symptoms. Weight gain, fatigue, and other odd symptoms may indicate a treatable disorder.

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a demyelinating autoimmune condition that causes episodes of muscle weakness and vision loss. NMO antibodies are key to diagnosis.

Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes neurological changes, including dementia, and a condition of anemia related to vitamin B12 deficiency.

This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.