Articles related to "Systemic"
Put the FUN in Fungus!
Here are a couple of great ways to get the rot out of your garden...
gardens • damp • wet • copper sulphate • fungus
Here are a couple of great ways to get the rot out of your garden...
gardens • damp • wet • copper sulphate • fungus
Achieving Remission
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
remission • flares • exacerbations • autoimmune disease • multiple sclerosis
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
remission • flares • exacerbations • autoimmune disease • multiple sclerosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a systemic autoimmune disease affecting the joints, heart, lungs, bowels and eyes.
ankylosing • spondylitis • rheumatic • systemic • autoimmune
Ankylosing spondylitis is a systemic autoimmune disease affecting the joints, heart, lungs, bowels and eyes.
ankylosing • spondylitis • rheumatic • systemic • autoimmune
Autoimmune Disorders
This article describes systemic and organ-specific autoimmune disorders and the variability seen in these disorders.
autoimmune • disorders • diseases • immune • system
This article describes systemic and organ-specific autoimmune disorders and the variability seen in these disorders.
autoimmune • disorders • diseases • immune • system
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
Lymphoma in Autoimmune Disease
An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.
autoimmune • disease • hodgkin • lymphoma • celiac
An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.
autoimmune • disease • hodgkin • lymphoma • celiac
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
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
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
This article describes polymyalgia rheumatica, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and differentiation from other systemic rheumatic autoimmune disorders.
polymyalgia • rheumatica • autoimmune • rheumatic • arthritis
This article describes polymyalgia rheumatica, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and differentiation from other systemic rheumatic autoimmune disorders.
polymyalgia • rheumatica • autoimmune • rheumatic • arthritis
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
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
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
Lupus Awareness Month 2004!
October 2004...Will this be the year you help save someone's life?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • lupus awareness • health care
October 2004...Will this be the year you help save someone's life?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • lupus awareness • health care
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
'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.
lupus • sle • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
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.
lupus • sle • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
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
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A small number of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome develop an associated kidney disease or nephropathy caused by clots in the blood vessels that serve the kidneys.
antiphospholipid syndrome • aps • nephropathy • nephritis • kidney disease
A small number of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome develop an associated kidney disease or nephropathy caused by clots in the blood vessels that serve the kidneys.
antiphospholipid syndrome • aps • nephropathy • nephritis • kidney disease
Infection and Autoimmune Disease
Infectious microorganisms can induce autoimmune diseases; however, working efficiently, the immune system's response to infection can also prevent autoimmune disease.
infectious agents • infection • autoimmune disease • type 1 diabetes • cytomegalovirus
Infectious microorganisms can induce autoimmune diseases; however, working efficiently, the immune system's response to infection can also prevent autoimmune disease.
infectious agents • infection • autoimmune disease • type 1 diabetes • cytomegalovirus
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Low Libido
Various symptoms in autoimmune diseases, including endocrine imbalances and pain, contribute to low libido in autoimmune disease. Help is available.
libido • sex drive • autoimmune disease • dhea • hormones
Various symptoms in autoimmune diseases, including endocrine imbalances and pain, contribute to low libido in autoimmune disease. Help is available.
libido • sex drive • autoimmune disease • dhea • hormones
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can occur as the sole disease or as an accompanying disorder in patients with SLE and other autoimmune conditions.
lung disease • autoimmune lung disease • pulmonary fibrosis • lung fibrosis • sarcoidosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can occur as the sole disease or as an accompanying disorder in patients with SLE and other autoimmune conditions.
lung disease • autoimmune lung disease • pulmonary fibrosis • lung fibrosis • sarcoidosis
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
Oral Health and the Immune System
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
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
Fibromyalgia: The Invisible Disease
Overview: An introduction, covering the basics of Fibromyalgia, introduces terminology, definition (what it is and what it is not), major signs and symptoms, diagnosis, history, and prevalence (affected populations). My intention is to provide a basis for future, indepth articles that will cover all the various aspects of Fibromyalgia.
disease • symptoms • disorder • invisible • fibro
Overview: An introduction, covering the basics of Fibromyalgia, introduces terminology, definition (what it is and what it is not), major signs and symptoms, diagnosis, history, and prevalence (affected populations). My intention is to provide a basis for future, indepth articles that will cover all the various aspects of Fibromyalgia.
disease • symptoms • disorder • invisible • fibro
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
Lupus: Intro to a Disease You May not Recognize
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
lupus • sle • women's diseases • women's health • fibromyalgia
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
lupus • sle • women's diseases • women's health • fibromyalgia
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
Rose Diseases and Their Control
Rose diseases and how best to control them
roses • diseases • fungal diseases • fungicides
Rose diseases and how best to control them
roses • diseases • fungal diseases • fungicides
Fibromyalgia: The Answer Is Blowin' in the Wind
A compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatiologist and Epidemiologist London, Ontario, Canada.
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin white
A compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatiologist and Epidemiologist London, Ontario, Canada.
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin white
Ringworm in Household Pets
Dealing with the the pet to people problem of Ringworm.
ringworm • cheylietella • lesions • flea hormones • dips
Dealing with the the pet to people problem of Ringworm.
ringworm • cheylietella • lesions • flea hormones • dips
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
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
June Gardening in the Low Desert 1999
What to do in the low desert garden in June.
vegetables • pests • watering • chlorosis • roses
What to do in the low desert garden in June.
vegetables • pests • watering • chlorosis • roses
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
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
Green Shoots of Recovery
Blasts of winter of winter snow and rain in early spring lay low many plants. This does not stop the spring growth of many plants and many spring jobs are already upon us gardeners.
spring • fertiliser • organic fertiliser • clematis • delphiniums
Blasts of winter of winter snow and rain in early spring lay low many plants. This does not stop the spring growth of many plants and many spring jobs are already upon us gardeners.
spring • fertiliser • organic fertiliser • clematis • delphiniums
Autoimmune Connection
Graves’ Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis, the most common causes of thyroid disease, are both autoimmune diseases. In both disease processes, the thyroid is under friendly fire.
autoimmune • thyroid • graves disease • hashimotos • thyroiditis
Graves’ Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis, the most common causes of thyroid disease, are both autoimmune diseases. In both disease processes, the thyroid is under friendly fire.
autoimmune • thyroid • graves disease • hashimotos • thyroiditis
Children and Toothpaste
This is definately a case of "too much of a good thing".
fluoride • fluorosis • hygienist • children • brushing
This is definately a case of "too much of a good thing".
fluoride • fluorosis • hygienist • children • brushing
Invertebrate animal hearts
Animals have hearts. Literally ! Read ahead and see for yourself hearts of some tiny animals.
invertebrates • sponges • hydra • flatworm • roundworms
Animals have hearts. Literally ! Read ahead and see for yourself hearts of some tiny animals.
invertebrates • sponges • hydra • flatworm • roundworms
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
Low Maintenance Roses
Many gardeners shy away from planting roses due to their high maintenance nature - read on.
low maintenance roses • beautiful roses • long blooming roses • easy care plants • easy to grow roses
Many gardeners shy away from planting roses due to their high maintenance nature - read on.
low maintenance roses • beautiful roses • long blooming roses • easy care plants • easy to grow roses
Overtraining Syndrome in Competitive Athletes
Overtraining syndrome is an incompletely understood disorder combining psychological, physiological, and hormonal changes that negatively affect performance.
overtraining syndrome • signs and symptoms of overtraining syndrome • effects of overtraining syndrome • recognition of overtraining syndrome • risk factors for overtraining syndrome
Overtraining syndrome is an incompletely understood disorder combining psychological, physiological, and hormonal changes that negatively affect performance.
overtraining syndrome • signs and symptoms of overtraining syndrome • effects of overtraining syndrome • recognition of overtraining syndrome • risk factors for overtraining syndrome
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
21st. CENTURY TRENDS (1)
Computing and Internet trends for the next Century.
trends • computing • forecasting • future • paradigm
Computing and Internet trends for the next Century.
trends • computing • forecasting • future • paradigm
Great Environmental Adaptations of Reptiles
Reptiles are warm-blooded, highly modified animals and have a great ability to adapt according to their environment.
reptiles • warm-blooded • adaptations • highly modified • etc.
Reptiles are warm-blooded, highly modified animals and have a great ability to adapt according to their environment.
reptiles • warm-blooded • adaptations • highly modified • etc.
Living Wills and Facing Eternity
In light of the Terri Schiavo case in Florida, this article looks at living wills and a Christian way to view death and dying as well as life. Often we prepare people for eternity; sometimes we forget to prepare them for that passage into eternity. Includes a link to Christian Life Resources page on living wills and durable powers-of-attorney.
death • dying • living will • durable power-of-attorney • preparation
In light of the Terri Schiavo case in Florida, this article looks at living wills and a Christian way to view death and dying as well as life. Often we prepare people for eternity; sometimes we forget to prepare them for that passage into eternity. Includes a link to Christian Life Resources page on living wills and durable powers-of-attorney.
death • dying • living will • durable power-of-attorney • preparation
Masada
Essay suggesting that the survival of the Jewish people depends on the survival of Israel.
israel • masada • krauthammer • survival • jewish people
Essay suggesting that the survival of the Jewish people depends on the survival of Israel.
israel • masada • krauthammer • survival • jewish people
What's Killing My Bulbs
There seems to be a lot of issues at planting time about bulbs and why they are not healthy. I take a stab at addressing some of the issues of why daffodil bulbs die in the ground.
daffodils • narcissus • growing daffodils • growing bulbs • gardening bulbs
There seems to be a lot of issues at planting time about bulbs and why they are not healthy. I take a stab at addressing some of the issues of why daffodil bulbs die in the ground.
daffodils • narcissus • growing daffodils • growing bulbs • gardening bulbs
A New Wrinkle in Iris Borer Control
An overview of the Iris borer problem in species and hybrids with surface rhizomes along with the accepted treatments and the latest research on a safe, biological method of controlling the pest.
iris borer • iris germanica • iris cristata • moth • larvae
An overview of the Iris borer problem in species and hybrids with surface rhizomes along with the accepted treatments and the latest research on a safe, biological method of controlling the pest.
iris borer • iris germanica • iris cristata • moth • larvae
A Rumsfeld Resignation
A call for a Rumsfeld resignation at this time is a shallow exercise in political opportunism.
donald rumsfeld • resignation • prisoner abuser
A call for a Rumsfeld resignation at this time is a shallow exercise in political opportunism.
donald rumsfeld • resignation • prisoner abuser
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