02.04-lupus prov.v3
... As they heal the sharply defined skin plaques may scar and become hyperpigmented or hypopigmented. They may cause bald areas on the scalp associated with alopecia. Discoid lesions demonstrate histologic changes in the skin that are not seen in normal skin. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Systemic ...
... As they heal the sharply defined skin plaques may scar and become hyperpigmented or hypopigmented. They may cause bald areas on the scalp associated with alopecia. Discoid lesions demonstrate histologic changes in the skin that are not seen in normal skin. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Systemic ...
Tartrate‐Resistant Acid Phosphatase Deficiency in the
... which includes as disease features systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a type I interferon (IFN) signature. Our aims were to identify TRAP substrates, determine the consequences of TRAP deficiency in immune cells, and assess whether ACP5 mutations are enriched in sporadic cases of SLE. Methods. I ...
... which includes as disease features systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a type I interferon (IFN) signature. Our aims were to identify TRAP substrates, determine the consequences of TRAP deficiency in immune cells, and assess whether ACP5 mutations are enriched in sporadic cases of SLE. Methods. I ...
An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
... all patients with indicative clinical symptoms or signs. In particular, we suggest a low diagnostic (and therapeutic) threshold in acutely ill patients, as well as in patients with predisposing factors. This is also recommended for pregnant women with unexplained persistent nausea, fatigue, and hypo ...
... all patients with indicative clinical symptoms or signs. In particular, we suggest a low diagnostic (and therapeutic) threshold in acutely ill patients, as well as in patients with predisposing factors. This is also recommended for pregnant women with unexplained persistent nausea, fatigue, and hypo ...
What Is Community-Associated Methicillin
... may also be of help when a clinician is faced with a patient who has a potential MRSA infection. The distinction between HAMRSA and CA-MRSA has been used to guide decisions about empirical therapy, because CA-MRSA isolates are more likely to be clindamycin susceptible. Accordingly, for all patients ...
... may also be of help when a clinician is faced with a patient who has a potential MRSA infection. The distinction between HAMRSA and CA-MRSA has been used to guide decisions about empirical therapy, because CA-MRSA isolates are more likely to be clindamycin susceptible. Accordingly, for all patients ...
Chronic fatigue syndrome
... broaden our understanding of the nature and course of the disorder, we recommend that the CDC-94 definition be applied by researchers and practitioners alike – which is not to say, however, that the research and treatment of chronic fatigue should be confined to those patients who satisfy the CDC-9 ...
... broaden our understanding of the nature and course of the disorder, we recommend that the CDC-94 definition be applied by researchers and practitioners alike – which is not to say, however, that the research and treatment of chronic fatigue should be confined to those patients who satisfy the CDC-9 ...
Document
... connective tissue of the heart explains the predominant lesion in patients with rheumatism: A. *heart B. liver C. only epikard D. only endocard E. more pericardiocentesis 42. What explains the predominant lesion in patients with rheumatism affinity antibodies against B-hemolytic streptococci type A ...
... connective tissue of the heart explains the predominant lesion in patients with rheumatism: A. *heart B. liver C. only epikard D. only endocard E. more pericardiocentesis 42. What explains the predominant lesion in patients with rheumatism affinity antibodies against B-hemolytic streptococci type A ...
Approach to Knee Effusions
... femoral and tibial condyles, and the patella (Fig. 1). There are 4 major ligaments that provide stability: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, respectively), which prevent dislocation of the tibia against the femur, and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, which withs ...
... femoral and tibial condyles, and the patella (Fig. 1). There are 4 major ligaments that provide stability: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, respectively), which prevent dislocation of the tibia against the femur, and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, which withs ...
Acne and Sebaceous Gland Function
... Acne in childhood has been suggested to be strongly associated with the development of severe acne during adolescence. Increased sebum excretion is a major factor in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris. Other sebaceous gland functions are also associated with the development of acne, including seba ...
... Acne in childhood has been suggested to be strongly associated with the development of severe acne during adolescence. Increased sebum excretion is a major factor in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris. Other sebaceous gland functions are also associated with the development of acne, including seba ...
ADRENOCORTICAL INSUFFICIENCY
... feeling, and the aim of treatment should be to administrate the smallest dose to keeps the patient’s well-being at a normal level. Mineralocorticoid adequacy is obtained when blood pressure, sodium, potassium, and plasma renin levels are normal without orthostatic hypotension and ...
... feeling, and the aim of treatment should be to administrate the smallest dose to keeps the patient’s well-being at a normal level. Mineralocorticoid adequacy is obtained when blood pressure, sodium, potassium, and plasma renin levels are normal without orthostatic hypotension and ...
Practice parameter for the diagnosis and management of primary
... studies or reports were rated by category of evidence and used to establish the strength of a clinical recommendation (Table 1). There are few randomized trials in the diagnosis and management of primary immunodeficiency. Thus, most of these recommendations represent evidence from published case ser ...
... studies or reports were rated by category of evidence and used to establish the strength of a clinical recommendation (Table 1). There are few randomized trials in the diagnosis and management of primary immunodeficiency. Thus, most of these recommendations represent evidence from published case ser ...
NASPGHAN ANNUAL MEETING OCTOBER 18 – 20, 2012 SALT
... for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. The aim of this study was to assess the comparative effectiveness of PPI versus H2RA therapy for the treatment of GERD in infants. Methods: Records of infants 1 to 12 mo. of age with GERD were reviewed. Treatment outcome was asse ...
... for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. The aim of this study was to assess the comparative effectiveness of PPI versus H2RA therapy for the treatment of GERD in infants. Methods: Records of infants 1 to 12 mo. of age with GERD were reviewed. Treatment outcome was asse ...
HIV-Associated Tuberculosis: Clinical Update
... whereas the T SPOT-TB test (Oxford Immunotec) uses an enzyme-linked immunospot assay to quantify the number of peripheral blood mononuclear cells producing IFN-g in response to tuberculosis-specific antigen stimulation (early secreted antigenic target 6 and culture filtrate protein 10). Both of thes ...
... whereas the T SPOT-TB test (Oxford Immunotec) uses an enzyme-linked immunospot assay to quantify the number of peripheral blood mononuclear cells producing IFN-g in response to tuberculosis-specific antigen stimulation (early secreted antigenic target 6 and culture filtrate protein 10). Both of thes ...
The purpose of this summary is exclusively educational, to provide
... (ii) observe 30 min after vaccination; (iii) be prepared to manage anaphylaxis; (iv) injectable trivalent vaccine is preferred over nasal live attenuated vaccine because its safety in eggallergic patients has been studied more extensively; (v) 2 new influenza vaccines (not grown in eggs) were recent ...
... (ii) observe 30 min after vaccination; (iii) be prepared to manage anaphylaxis; (iv) injectable trivalent vaccine is preferred over nasal live attenuated vaccine because its safety in eggallergic patients has been studied more extensively; (v) 2 new influenza vaccines (not grown in eggs) were recent ...
ocular surface
... Recent studies found out that temperature influences significantly the drainage of the Meibomian gland secretions. The drainage from the dysfunctional glands is significantly improved through thermotherapy. This is most likely explained by a change in the Meibomian oil viscosity The Meibomian lipids ...
... Recent studies found out that temperature influences significantly the drainage of the Meibomian gland secretions. The drainage from the dysfunctional glands is significantly improved through thermotherapy. This is most likely explained by a change in the Meibomian oil viscosity The Meibomian lipids ...
Autoimmunity to glomerular antigens in
... U-tests, and the relationship between antibody levels was examined by Kendall's rank correlation. The tabulated results are expressed as means & SD. RESULTS Antiglomerular antibodies ...
... U-tests, and the relationship between antibody levels was examined by Kendall's rank correlation. The tabulated results are expressed as means & SD. RESULTS Antiglomerular antibodies ...
Abdominal Imaging
... salpingo-oophorectomy for adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix with subsequent radiation therapy at age 56, acute small bowel obstruction with surgical lysis of adhesions at age 57, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2 months prior to this hospitalization. Emergent ultrasonography showed an oval mass ...
... salpingo-oophorectomy for adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix with subsequent radiation therapy at age 56, acute small bowel obstruction with surgical lysis of adhesions at age 57, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2 months prior to this hospitalization. Emergent ultrasonography showed an oval mass ...
The Role of Antibodies in Mouse Models of Rheumatoid Arthritis
... in RA. Patterns of joints involvement can differ. However, the mechanical stresses on joints in bipeds and quadripeds differ, there is great heterogeneity in joint involvement even within the human disease, and distal peripheral joints tend to be affected more than proximal joints in both RA and num ...
... in RA. Patterns of joints involvement can differ. However, the mechanical stresses on joints in bipeds and quadripeds differ, there is great heterogeneity in joint involvement even within the human disease, and distal peripheral joints tend to be affected more than proximal joints in both RA and num ...
A Closer Look at the Other Skin (paper)
... disfiguration, along with swollen or stiff joints. These spots are seen in soft tissue areas for example the mouth, genitals, under the breast, armpits. Also other common places all over the body include the knees, elbows, back, and stomach. Psoriasis can usually be recognized with ease, but atypica ...
... disfiguration, along with swollen or stiff joints. These spots are seen in soft tissue areas for example the mouth, genitals, under the breast, armpits. Also other common places all over the body include the knees, elbows, back, and stomach. Psoriasis can usually be recognized with ease, but atypica ...
Immune System
... NEW AIM: How does the body defend itself against MO’s? I. Nonspecific vs. Specific Immunity A. Nonspecific immunity iii. Components 8. Inflammatory response (systemic – entire system) d. Septic shock (when the systemic response goes bad) Septic shock is caused by cytokines (cell signaling molecules ...
... NEW AIM: How does the body defend itself against MO’s? I. Nonspecific vs. Specific Immunity A. Nonspecific immunity iii. Components 8. Inflammatory response (systemic – entire system) d. Septic shock (when the systemic response goes bad) Septic shock is caused by cytokines (cell signaling molecules ...
Urticaria
... Allergy Testing Allergy testing is not routinely performed in patients with chronic urticaria. Skin prick testing may reveal sensitivities to a variety of allergens that may not be relevant to the patient’s urticaria. Laboratory tests may identify the 1/3 of patients with chronic urticaria who ...
... Allergy Testing Allergy testing is not routinely performed in patients with chronic urticaria. Skin prick testing may reveal sensitivities to a variety of allergens that may not be relevant to the patient’s urticaria. Laboratory tests may identify the 1/3 of patients with chronic urticaria who ...
Capra Colostrum
... body building substances in hGH, which is illegal for athletic use. The International Olympic Committee is looking into tests that will detect hGH. One proposed test measures levels of IGF-I in the blood that could lead to “clean” athletes who use colostrum to test positive. So, before you use colos ...
... body building substances in hGH, which is illegal for athletic use. The International Olympic Committee is looking into tests that will detect hGH. One proposed test measures levels of IGF-I in the blood that could lead to “clean” athletes who use colostrum to test positive. So, before you use colos ...
A Diagnostic Approach to Pruritus
... Liver Disease. Pruritus caused by impaired bile secretion is a common symptom in several forms of liver disease. It can be generalized, but is typically worse on the palms and soles. Associated conditions include primary biliary cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, viral hepatitis, drug-induced choles ...
... Liver Disease. Pruritus caused by impaired bile secretion is a common symptom in several forms of liver disease. It can be generalized, but is typically worse on the palms and soles. Associated conditions include primary biliary cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, viral hepatitis, drug-induced choles ...
Interstitial Cystitis/ Bladder Pain Syndrome
... The symptoms may begin for no apparent reason, or sometimes following surgery, for example in the case of women following a hysterectomy or other gynaecological or pelvic operation, after childbirth or following a bacterial infection of the bladder or repeated infections. Onset may be very slow, bui ...
... The symptoms may begin for no apparent reason, or sometimes following surgery, for example in the case of women following a hysterectomy or other gynaecological or pelvic operation, after childbirth or following a bacterial infection of the bladder or repeated infections. Onset may be very slow, bui ...
PRACTICE GUIDELINES
... symptoms are discussed in a subsequent section. Atypical symptoms including dyspepsia, epigastric pain, nausea, bloating, and belching may be indicative of GERD but overlap with other conditions. A systematic review found that ~38% of the general population complained of dyspepsia. Dyspepsia was mor ...
... symptoms are discussed in a subsequent section. Atypical symptoms including dyspepsia, epigastric pain, nausea, bloating, and belching may be indicative of GERD but overlap with other conditions. A systematic review found that ~38% of the general population complained of dyspepsia. Dyspepsia was mor ...