Articles related to "Connective Tissue"



Human Parvovirus B19 Infection
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
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Lupus Overlap Syndromes
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) belongs to a family of autoimmune rheumatic disorders with features that often overlap.
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Walking for Mama: My Memory Walks, 1997-2004, Part I
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walks are held all across the country every year in the fall. Part I is the story of my past seven years of Memory Walk participation, walking in memory of my mother, Jessie Lee Parris, 1916-1996.
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"For All Appearances"
This heartfelt essay is by another lupie friend. Her words touched me deeply, and I think that most of us can relate to them. Sometimes, appearances can guide you to what's going on inside a person. Sometimes, we have to look harder to find the beauty that we all possess.
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"Why Won't My Doctor Believe Me?"
So often, lupus patients' cries for help go unanswered by those who have vowed to help. Why don't doctors listen to their patients?
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'Tis The Season!
The little things that we all can do can add up to great things. Please help us get the word out, raise awareness and understanding, and eventually, find a cure for lupus.
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Chronic Pain in Lupus
A look into chronic pain, how it affects women, and some methods for getting relief. More links to pain-related sites.
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Drugs Are Good Medicine! (Part I)
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
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Drugs Are Good Medicine! (Part II)
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
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Lupus FAQs
Here's a list of Frequently Asked Questions about lupus. Got a question? It's probably here!
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Physical Activity for Seniors
As senior citizens get older they move less, this can contribute to an accelerated decline in health. Find out the fact regarding exercise for seniors.
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Pregnancy and Lupus: It CAN Be Done!
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
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Q and A on Rolfing
This article answers the most frequently asked question about Rolfing. Issues such as cost, conditions treated, number of sessions, permanency of effects and changes and an overview of the process of a typical rolfing session.
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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.
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The Importance of Support
A support system for the lupus patient is not a luxury...It's a necessity!
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What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
EDS is believed to affect 1 in 5,000 people. It is found in both males and females of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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Body Image and Lupus
How we view our bodies affects how we act, how we deal with events and people in our everyday lives, our self-esteem, and our self-respect. How does lupus affect our body image? Come and see!
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Lupus Awareness Month 2004!
October 2004...Will this be the year you help save someone's life?
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Lupus Spouses
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
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Lupus: Intro to a Disease You May not Recognize
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
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Macho Women
Why isn't "machisma" a real word? Why don't women admit when they need pain relief?
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Vocabulary
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with EDS there are many words that quickly become part of your vocabulary.
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Hills!
hill training
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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.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Many athletes, particularly runners, have suffered from heel pain due to plantar fasciitis. This article summarizes cause, treatment and prevention of plantar fasciitis.
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Skin Changes
Many factors that trigger autoimmune diseases such as oxidative stress cause skin changes as well. Healing the immune sytem also improves these skin changes.
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The Skin in AD
Many factors that trigger autoimmune diseases such as oxidative stress cause skin changes as well. Healing the immune sytem also improves these skin changes.
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What is Lupus?
Details on the signs and symptoms of this autoimmune disease including causes, treatment and dietary advice.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can occur as the sole disease or as an accompanying disorder in patients with SLE and other autoimmune conditions.
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Relapsing Polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that destroys cartilage. It can occur alone or in patients with other autiommune disorders.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Today
Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.
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Sjogren's Subtypes
This article describes the clinical and diagnostic differences between primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome.
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Stealth-adapted viruses
A PubMed search for "stealth-adapted virus" returned 6 hits all authored by WJ Martin, four of which appeared in one edition of the same journal.
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Get Rich Quick Schemes
There is a lot of money to be made by suing big companies. You have suffered, and you want money.
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The Genes We Can’t Avoid
Sharing a genetic disorder with my daughter at times fills me with a sense of remorse, yet I never regret bringing her into this world.
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Buttermilk Grilled Chicken Breasts
In this low-fat recipe, boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in buttermilk with onion, spices, and herbs develop rich flavor before they cook on the grill.
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Do You Know How to Ride that Charlie-horse?
Personal health care - Charlie-horse
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Fibers and multicellular life
Fibers bond and link cells together. If they did not exist cells could not have come to form massive assemblies that make most animals and plants familiar to us. Read ahead to know how….
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Fighting Gingivitis
Having healthy teeth requires more than just brushing and flossing. If you want to have healthy teeth, it's time to take a look at what you're putting into your mouth.
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Healthy Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C may be one of the biggest assets in preventing disease and promoting overall health. Adding it to the diet is easy and the benefits are wide-ranging.
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Learn About EDNF
EDS is a little known genetic syndrome. The Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation is spreading information through their educational campaigns.
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More Breathing Techniques
More breathing tidbits!
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Pregnancy Nutrition
Never before have we known so much about how your baby's growth and long-term health is affected by pregnancy nutrition.
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Sports Hernias
Sports hernias are being diagnosed more frequently. This article describes these hernias, as well as diagnosis and treatment.
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Tapering for ultras
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The Cooking Process: Part 2
In addition to temperature and time, the makeup of the food itself is a determining factor in the changes cooking brings about. Foods are made up of varying combinations of the ...
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Act As If . . .
If we feel down, we have a tendency to act that way. But sometimes the reverse is true. Try acting as if you were “up” when you feel down, and you could be well on your way!
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Amoeboid Movement
Read about the most basic & least well understood method of cellular mode of locomotion. The amoeboid movement.
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An Overview of Animal Germ Layers
A germ layer is a collection of cells found in a prenatal animal that will give rise to all of the body's tissues and organs.
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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
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