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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
PBC Update
This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
autoimmune • liver • primary • biliary • cirrhosis
This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
autoimmune • liver • primary • biliary • cirrhosis
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
Heart Healthy Grapefruit
A new study suggests that eating one grapefruit – especially the red variety – can lower both your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Can a grapefruit a day keep the heart doctor away?
lower • cholesterol • triglycerides • heart • healthy
A new study suggests that eating one grapefruit – especially the red variety – can lower both your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Can a grapefruit a day keep the heart doctor away?
lower • cholesterol • triglycerides • heart • healthy
Common PD Features
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
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
Autoimmune Hearing Loss
Autoimmune hearing loss, which is a medical emergency, can occur as a distinct condition or as an accompanying feature of other autoimmune disorders.
meniere • autoimmune • autoimmune hearing loss • deafness • vasculitis
Autoimmune hearing loss, which is a medical emergency, can occur as a distinct condition or as an accompanying feature of other autoimmune disorders.
meniere • autoimmune • autoimmune hearing loss • deafness • vasculitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Up to 8 percent of people with psoriasis develop an accompanying arthritis with variable symptoms.
psoriasis • arthritis • psoriatic arthritis • arthritis mutilans • joint
Up to 8 percent of people with psoriasis develop an accompanying arthritis with variable symptoms.
psoriasis • arthritis • psoriatic arthritis • arthritis mutilans • joint
Axes of Disorders
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Rheumatoid Arthritis Today
Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.
ra • rheumatoid • rheumatoid arthritis • arthritis • rheumatoid factor
Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.
ra • rheumatoid • rheumatoid arthritis • arthritis • rheumatoid factor
CAM and Chemotherapy Side Effects
Some estimates put the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as high as 54% of US cancer patients. They use it to decrease nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and pain.
chemotherapy • nausea • cancer-related fatigue • tumor pain • depression
Some estimates put the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as high as 54% of US cancer patients. They use it to decrease nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and pain.
chemotherapy • nausea • cancer-related fatigue • tumor pain • depression
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
Mad Cow Disease: What is it and should we be concerned?
Mad cow disease and a variant form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in humans in the UK has caused a lot of concern. Click above to see what Mad cow disease is and what causes it.
mad cow disease • creutzfeldt-jakob • prion •
Mad cow disease and a variant form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in humans in the UK has caused a lot of concern. Click above to see what Mad cow disease is and what causes it.
mad cow disease • creutzfeldt-jakob • prion •
Morgellons Disease is a Mystery
Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder?
morgellons disease mystery • psychological disorders • psychiatric disorders • delusional parasitosis • people with morgellons
Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder?
morgellons disease mystery • psychological disorders • psychiatric disorders • delusional parasitosis • people with morgellons
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
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
Traditional Chinese Medicine Works
The Chinese have been practicing TCM for more than two thousand years. That's a lot of practicing. Spend that much time on one project and you're a master of the craft.
medical service • eczema • skin rash • skin lesions • get rid of warts
The Chinese have been practicing TCM for more than two thousand years. That's a lot of practicing. Spend that much time on one project and you're a master of the craft.
medical service • eczema • skin rash • skin lesions • get rid of warts
Cogan's Syndrome
Cogan's syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults, causes eye inflammation, vasculitis, and hearing loss.
sensorineural hearing loss • autoimmune deafness • autoimmune keratitis • autoimmune conjunctivitis • autoimmune scleritis
Cogan's syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults, causes eye inflammation, vasculitis, and hearing loss.
sensorineural hearing loss • autoimmune deafness • autoimmune keratitis • autoimmune conjunctivitis • autoimmune scleritis
Symptoms and Life Cycle of Tetanus: Why Lockjaw Immunization is Important
When was the last time you got a tetanus shot? If you can't remember when then maybe it is time to get one.
tetanus shot • tetanus symptoms • lockjaw immunization • tetanus immunization • clostridium tetani
When was the last time you got a tetanus shot? If you can't remember when then maybe it is time to get one.
tetanus shot • tetanus symptoms • lockjaw immunization • tetanus immunization • clostridium tetani
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
This article serves as an introduction to autoimmune disorders, including their natural course, causes, symptoms, subtypes and treatment.
autoimmune • immune • disease • disorders • system
Kurobuta Defines Pork
Honest, Straightforward, Patient - Traits attributed to people born under the sign of the pig. These are the characteristics of this exquisite pork derived from the herit
kurobuta • pork • heritage • breed • japanese
Honest, Straightforward, Patient - Traits attributed to people born under the sign of the pig. These are the characteristics of this exquisite pork derived from the herit
kurobuta • pork • heritage • breed • japanese
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
Lupus Spouses
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • connective tissue
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • connective tissue
What is an Ebola Virus?: An emerging disease from Africa.
Ebola virus infections are very deadly. Find out more by clicking below.
ebola virus • hemorrhagic fever
Ebola virus infections are very deadly. Find out more by clicking below.
ebola virus • hemorrhagic fever
Celiac Disease Update
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.
gluten • sensitivity • celiac • disease • gse
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.
gluten • sensitivity • celiac • disease • gse
Cluster B Disorders
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Kissing Bug – Disease Vector
The kissing bug, an insect of many names, lives close to people in Central and South America and sucks their blood, transmitting Chagas disease in the process.
kissing bug • disease vector • conenose bugs • dangerous parasite • trypanosoma cruzi
The kissing bug, an insect of many names, lives close to people in Central and South America and sucks their blood, transmitting Chagas disease in the process.
kissing bug • disease vector • conenose bugs • dangerous parasite • trypanosoma cruzi
Marriage, The Early Years
Newly wed couples may be supprised to find themselves arguing in the early stages of marriage, but believe it or not, arguments have a place in a new relationship.
marriage • arguments • learning • relationship • exploration
Newly wed couples may be supprised to find themselves arguing in the early stages of marriage, but believe it or not, arguments have a place in a new relationship.
marriage • arguments • learning • relationship • exploration
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
Twenty-eight Grams of Prevention is Worth 453 Grams of Cure
immunizations • hand washing • food washing • healthy lifestyle
immunizations • hand washing • food washing • healthy lifestyle
Chronic Acid Reflux / GERD
Heartburn isn't the only sign of GERD. GERD symptoms include coughing and hoarseness. Silent reflux has no noticeable GERD symptoms, but damages the esophageal lining.
acid reflux • acid reflux symptoms • gerd symptoms • chronic symptoms • esophageal reflux
Heartburn isn't the only sign of GERD. GERD symptoms include coughing and hoarseness. Silent reflux has no noticeable GERD symptoms, but damages the esophageal lining.
acid reflux • acid reflux symptoms • gerd symptoms • chronic symptoms • esophageal reflux
Cosmetic Surgery in Colombia
Have you ever considered a package holiday that included an extreme makeover or plastic surgery as well as five star luxuries and a city tour?
colombia • health tourism • surgery • bogota • cartagena
Have you ever considered a package holiday that included an extreme makeover or plastic surgery as well as five star luxuries and a city tour?
colombia • health tourism • surgery • bogota • cartagena
Diagnosing Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
What Causes Acid Reflux
The exact cause of GERD is unknown. Obesity, lifestyle, and eating habits are all cited as possible acid reflux causes, and hiatal hernia often causes acid reflux.
hiatal hernia • acid reflux causes • causes acid reflux • esophageal reflux • causes of acid reflux
The exact cause of GERD is unknown. Obesity, lifestyle, and eating habits are all cited as possible acid reflux causes, and hiatal hernia often causes acid reflux.
hiatal hernia • acid reflux causes • causes acid reflux • esophageal reflux • causes of acid reflux
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
The Sisters' Gift
A group of nuns give the ultimate gift to further Alzheimer's research. Presented for Women's History Month
alsheimer's research • nuns • brain donations
A group of nuns give the ultimate gift to further Alzheimer's research. Presented for Women's History Month
alsheimer's research • nuns • brain donations
World Health Day 2006
Celebrate health care workers in an effort to encourage more people to seek careers in the field and reduce staffing shortages.
world health day • working together for health • nursing shortage • shortage of health care workers • health care shortage crisis
Celebrate health care workers in an effort to encourage more people to seek careers in the field and reduce staffing shortages.
world health day • working together for health • nursing shortage • shortage of health care workers • health care shortage crisis
Your Waistline:
According to a new study, the size of your waist is more important than your weight in predicting heart disease.
news • heart • disease • smaller • waist
According to a new study, the size of your waist is more important than your weight in predicting heart disease.
news • heart • disease • smaller • waist
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