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Articles related to "Autoantibodies"
Detecting Cancer with Autoantibodies constituents. Cancer stimulates autoantibody production due to the presence of unusual proteins or excessive quantities of normal proteins. Due to the great sensitivity of the immune response, researchers are actively engaged in the discovery of autoantibodies as detection tools for cancers. autoantibodies • antigens • antibodies • prostate specific antigen • p53 gene
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
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
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
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
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
Addison's Disease This articles describe primary adrenal insufficiency or Addison's disease, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. addisons • disease • adrenal • insufficiency • autoimmune
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
Drug Abuse and AD Development Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression. autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition with an autoimmune origin characterized by deposits of uterine tissue in areas other than the uterus. autoimmune • endometriosis • uterus • endometrial cysts • nodules
Neuromyelitis Optica Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a demyelinating autoimmune condition that causes episodes of muscle weakness and vision loss. NMO antibodies are key to diagnosis. neuromyelitis optica • nmo • devic's syndrome • multiple sclerosis • ms
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
Type 1 (Autoimmune) Diabetes 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. insulin dependent diabetes mellitus • iddm • type 1 diabetes • insulin antibodies • beta cell antibodies
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
Antinuclear Antibody Test The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response. antinuclear antibody • ana test • autoantibodies • systemic lupus erythematosus • autoimmune disease
Autoimmune Autism A combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of autism. Some of the suspected triggers in autism include vaccines and heavy metals. autoimmune • autism • autism spectrum • vaccines • thimerosal
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
Autoimmune Neutropenia Autoimmune neutropenia, which primarily occurs in infants, is characterized by antibodies that destroy neutrophilic white blood cells, increasing the risk of infection. neutropenia • granulocytes • white blood cells • decreased white blood cells • decreased neutrophils
Drug Related Lupus This article describes drug-related lupus (DRL) and explains how it is differentiated from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). drug • lupus • arthritis • arthralgia • drug related lupus
Initial Suspicions of PBC My own diagnosis of PBC might have been overlooked had it not been for my dad's diagnosis two months before. Realizing that PBC can also run in families really had the alarm bells clanging. primary biliary cirrhosis • itching • pruritus • palms of hands • soles of feet
The Path to Diagnosis There is a certain path that is followed when PBC is suspected. If you have initial suspicions of PBC or your primary care physician does, then the following article will tell you what process you can expect to go through. pbc • primary biliary cirrhosis • elevated liver enzymes • ast • alp
Stiff-man syndrome with IDDM Stiff-man syndrome is known to occur in patients with one or more organ-specific diseases. This article describes these co-existing conditions. stiff-man • syndrome • autoimmune • neurological • muscle
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
Thrombocytopenia This article is designed to inform the reader about the condition known as thrombocytopenia and the important role that platelets play in the body. thrombocytopenia • low platelet count • drugs associated with thrombocytopenia • thrombocytopenia treatment • idiopathicthrombocytopenic purpura
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
Canine Hemolytic Anemia Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is one of the most common of the autoimmune disorders known to affect our canine friends; causes include bee stings, infections, and vaccines. imha • aiha • canine imha • canine aiha • canine anemia
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
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis. uveitis • multiple autoimmune diseases • multiple autoimmune disorders • vitiligo • pernicious anemia
Rashes and Hives Persons with autoimmune disorders, especially thyroid disorders, lupus and Sjogren's, are at risk for rashes, hives and urticarial vasculitis. urticaria • angioedema • rashes • hives • urticarial vasculitis
When Sleep Is Unwelcome Australian researchers have recently unraveled a significant part of the narcolepsy puzzle. narcolepsy • suite101 • kylie carberry • cataplexy • hypnagogic hallucinations
Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases This article describes the bullous skin disorders, which may occur alone or in people with other autoimmune disorders and occasionally in pregnancy. bullous • blisters • sores • oral • skin blisters
Relapsing Polychondritis Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that destroys cartilage. It can occur alone or in patients with other autiommune disorders. relapsing • polychondritis • autoimmune • connective • cartilage
Pemphigus Vulgaris This article describes the most common form of pemphigus, pemphigus vulgaris, a potentially fatal autoimmune condition characterized by blistering lesions. sores • mouth • mouth sores • pemphigus • vulgaris
Congestive Heart Failure, Part 2 Part two in a series describing the causes, effects and treatement options inherent to congestive heart failure.
Allergies in Graves' Disease The immune stimulation caused by the allergic reaction causes immune system changes that trigger and worsen Graves' disease. allergies • autoimmune • hyperthyroid • graves' • disease
Autoimmune Disorders This article describes systemic and organ-specific autoimmune disorders and the variability seen in these disorders. autoimmune • disorders • diseases • immune • system
Canine Hypothyroidism Dogs are susceptible to many different autoimmune disorders. One of the most common is autoimmune canine hypothyroidism. hypothyroidism • autoimmune • canine • antibodies • thyroid
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors. insulin dependent diabetes mellitus • iddm • diabetes • autoimmune • insulin
Understanding Lupus The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) estimates between 1.5 and 2 million Americans have a form of Lupus, but the actual number may be higher. lupus • autoimmune disorders • butterfly-shaped rash on face • treatment of lupus • diagnosis of lupus
Leaky Gut in Autoimmune Disease Many autoimmune disorders show signs of intestinal permeability, which is thought to contribute to disease development and worsen symptoms. leaky gut syndrome • digestive enzymes • ayurveda • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Leaky Gut Syndrome Many autoimmune disorders show signs of intestinal permeability, which is thought to contribute to disease development and worsen symptoms. leaky gut syndrome • digestive enzymes • ayurveda • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Sjogren's Subtypes This article describes the clinical and diagnostic differences between primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome. sjogrens • autoimmune • syndrome • sicca • dryness
Autoimmune Diseases This article serves as an introduction to autoimmune disorders, including their natural course, causes, symptoms, subtypes and treatment. autoimmune • immune • disease • disorders • system
Autoimmune Pancreatitis Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism. pancreas • pancreatitis • autoimmune • autoimmune pancreatitis • alcoholism
Churg-Strauss Syndrome Churg-Strauss syndrome is an autoimmune triad that initially emerges as allergic rhinitis and later progresses to eosinophilia and vasculitis. Read on to learn more. churg-strauss • churg-strauss syndrome • eosinophils • eosinophilia • asthma
Cold Agglutinin Disease Cold agglutinin disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by antibodies that react at cold temperatures with proteins on the surface membrance of red blood cells. cold agglutinin • autoimmune hemolytic anemia • cold antibody disease • cold agglutinin disease • aiha
Lupus Overlap Syndromes Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) belongs to a family of autoimmune rheumatic disorders with features that often overlap. systemic • lupus • erythematosus • sle • systemic lupus
Remission and Flares This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity. remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
Schizophrenia and Autoimmunity Patients with schizophrenia and their parents have a higher risk of certain autoimmune diseases, particularly thyroid disorders and celiac disease. schizophrenia • thyroid disease • celiac disease • gluten sensitivity enteropathy • rheumatoid arthritis
The Spondyloarthropathies The spondyloarthropathies include psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter's syndrome, the reactive arthritis of IBD, and various undifferentiated conditions. spondyloarthropathy • spondyloarthropathies • joint • joint disease • joint inflammation |
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