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IMMUNOLOGY SIMPLIFIED Autoimmune diseases
... • The principle of molecular mimicry • The “foreign” antigen appears similar to an antigen on endogenous/normal tissue • The immune response recognizes and attacks the foreign antigen, but “cross reacts” with the “self-antigen” due to similarities in the antigens between “self” and “non-self” • Two ...
... • The principle of molecular mimicry • The “foreign” antigen appears similar to an antigen on endogenous/normal tissue • The immune response recognizes and attacks the foreign antigen, but “cross reacts” with the “self-antigen” due to similarities in the antigens between “self” and “non-self” • Two ...
No Slide Title
... Age-related changes in the immune system All lymphoid tissues decreases in mass and efficiency with age ...
... Age-related changes in the immune system All lymphoid tissues decreases in mass and efficiency with age ...
Pharmacologically-Mediated Salivary Dysfunction and the
... Taste alteration, medication or metallic taste, changes and distate for food Exact mechanism unknown; however, may be interaction of medication with trace metal ions which interact with cell membranes of taste pores • May have other causes, imperative to confirm it is drug ...
... Taste alteration, medication or metallic taste, changes and distate for food Exact mechanism unknown; however, may be interaction of medication with trace metal ions which interact with cell membranes of taste pores • May have other causes, imperative to confirm it is drug ...
DENTAL MANAGEMENT
... - ↑ tooth decay →need for more frequent appointments - need for alternative cleaning products, BIOTENE - ↑ risk of moniliasis and other intraoral lesions ...
... - ↑ tooth decay →need for more frequent appointments - need for alternative cleaning products, BIOTENE - ↑ risk of moniliasis and other intraoral lesions ...
Dry Eyes - Sjogren`s Syndrome Foundation
... Cevimeline (Evoxac®) and pilocarpine (Salagen®) are ...
... Cevimeline (Evoxac®) and pilocarpine (Salagen®) are ...
The DRESS Syndrome Introduction
... syndrome is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction, and accidental re-exposure or drug provocation must be avoided. In 2011 and article reported on the risk factors associated with the DRESS syndrome produced by antiepileptic drugs (AED)4. This article reports the incidence as 0.4 case ...
... syndrome is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction, and accidental re-exposure or drug provocation must be avoided. In 2011 and article reported on the risk factors associated with the DRESS syndrome produced by antiepileptic drugs (AED)4. This article reports the incidence as 0.4 case ...
Taxonomy
... Risks Cancer, Alzheimer’s, neurological disorders, arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), decreased red/white blood cell production. ...
... Risks Cancer, Alzheimer’s, neurological disorders, arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), decreased red/white blood cell production. ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
... fact, had a very high titer rheumatoid factor as well as classic findings of erosive RA on hand x-rays. This case illustrates the importance of viewing RA as a systemic disease, not simply a problem of joints ...
... fact, had a very high titer rheumatoid factor as well as classic findings of erosive RA on hand x-rays. This case illustrates the importance of viewing RA as a systemic disease, not simply a problem of joints ...
Multiple Sclerosis
... ***Remember that women have a slightly higher risk and that if one identical twins has MS it is not 100% positive that the other twin will have MS due to the environmental factors. ...
... ***Remember that women have a slightly higher risk and that if one identical twins has MS it is not 100% positive that the other twin will have MS due to the environmental factors. ...
Immune System
... –Lymphocytes against this antigen are produced –Lymphocytes secrete antibodies –Pathogen is destroyed –Memory cells remain to give immunity to this pathogen Types of lymphocytes (all blood cells are produced in the bone marrow) B cells: mature in bone marrow and produce antibodies (proteins that at ...
... –Lymphocytes against this antigen are produced –Lymphocytes secrete antibodies –Pathogen is destroyed –Memory cells remain to give immunity to this pathogen Types of lymphocytes (all blood cells are produced in the bone marrow) B cells: mature in bone marrow and produce antibodies (proteins that at ...
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
... may or may not diminish over time and may reoccur following another motion experience or during periods of stress or illness. ...
... may or may not diminish over time and may reoccur following another motion experience or during periods of stress or illness. ...
Introduction Case 1 History / Physical
... The inflammasome, an essential component of the innate immune system, is a complex system of proteins critical in detecting and responding to microorganisms. It is believed that the inflammasome acts as an early warning system to activate the body's defense system in anticipation of invasion. When t ...
... The inflammasome, an essential component of the innate immune system, is a complex system of proteins critical in detecting and responding to microorganisms. It is believed that the inflammasome acts as an early warning system to activate the body's defense system in anticipation of invasion. When t ...
Neoplasia and cancer pathogenesis
... Introduction Treating hepatitis C with pegylated interferon alpha may induce or exacerbate psychiatric illness including depression, mania and aggressive behaviour. There is limited data regarding treatment in the context of chronic schizophrenia. We sought to establish the safety and efficacy of t ...
... Introduction Treating hepatitis C with pegylated interferon alpha may induce or exacerbate psychiatric illness including depression, mania and aggressive behaviour. There is limited data regarding treatment in the context of chronic schizophrenia. We sought to establish the safety and efficacy of t ...
Age-related autoimmunity Open Access
... by many to be the result of Tregs, though expanded, failing to suppress auto-reactive T cells (in response to enhanced apoptosis). Although young and aged CD4+ Tregs equally suppressed interferon-γ + T cells in a mouse model, aged Tregs failed to restrain IL-17+ T cells during inflammation, suggesti ...
... by many to be the result of Tregs, though expanded, failing to suppress auto-reactive T cells (in response to enhanced apoptosis). Although young and aged CD4+ Tregs equally suppressed interferon-γ + T cells in a mouse model, aged Tregs failed to restrain IL-17+ T cells during inflammation, suggesti ...
Anatomy - Immune system - UK College of Agriculture
... the Bursa of Fabricius. A chicken may become immune to a disease organism by producing antibodies itself or by obtaining antibodies from another animal. When the chicken produces its own antibodies following exposure to a foreign material, the process is called active immunity. This occurs after th ...
... the Bursa of Fabricius. A chicken may become immune to a disease organism by producing antibodies itself or by obtaining antibodies from another animal. When the chicken produces its own antibodies following exposure to a foreign material, the process is called active immunity. This occurs after th ...
Chapter 27: Communicable Diseases
... b. Immune System is an army of individual cells, tissues and organs that work together to fight against pathogens. E. Three Types Of Cells In The Immune System (handout) 1. Macrophages: These cells eat microorganisms or viruses that have entered. 2. T Cells: Help coordinate the immune system, helpin ...
... b. Immune System is an army of individual cells, tissues and organs that work together to fight against pathogens. E. Three Types Of Cells In The Immune System (handout) 1. Macrophages: These cells eat microorganisms or viruses that have entered. 2. T Cells: Help coordinate the immune system, helpin ...
Clinical factors influencing hospitalization in IBD patients Authors
... Over the course of the year, our patients have accumulated a total of 1354 days (3.7 years) of hospitalization. Regarding the demographic features of our case population, 84 (61%) were male, 92 (67%) were from urban regions, 85 (62%) were of 40 years or older. UC had on average longer hospitalizatio ...
... Over the course of the year, our patients have accumulated a total of 1354 days (3.7 years) of hospitalization. Regarding the demographic features of our case population, 84 (61%) were male, 92 (67%) were from urban regions, 85 (62%) were of 40 years or older. UC had on average longer hospitalizatio ...
immune response
... The immune system usually distinguishes "self" from "non-self". Autoimmune diseases result when the immune system attacks and destroys cells and tissues of the body. Juvenile diabetes, Grave's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, and Rheumatoid arthritis are some of the autoimm ...
... The immune system usually distinguishes "self" from "non-self". Autoimmune diseases result when the immune system attacks and destroys cells and tissues of the body. Juvenile diabetes, Grave's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, and Rheumatoid arthritis are some of the autoimm ...
Foundation Testimonials
... Based on these results I have formed a company, Maji Therapeutics, whose mission is to improve clinical outcomes for patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery by using a novel, ex vivo approach employing therapeutic viruses that prevent pathologic vein graft failure due to restenosis. This pathway ...
... Based on these results I have formed a company, Maji Therapeutics, whose mission is to improve clinical outcomes for patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery by using a novel, ex vivo approach employing therapeutic viruses that prevent pathologic vein graft failure due to restenosis. This pathway ...
Dr. Claudia Aichinger CV: Educational background: Roth/ Williams
... Orthodontists are performing a full mouth reconstruction in enamel (Dr. Ron Roth). Keeping this in mind, it seems reasonable to try to implement principles that apply in reconstructive and prosthetic dentistry also in orthodontic patients. What are the signs and symptoms of unstable occlusions? What ...
... Orthodontists are performing a full mouth reconstruction in enamel (Dr. Ron Roth). Keeping this in mind, it seems reasonable to try to implement principles that apply in reconstructive and prosthetic dentistry also in orthodontic patients. What are the signs and symptoms of unstable occlusions? What ...
PowerPoint - Movement Disorder Society
... regressed before detection. It is one of the few paraneoplastic (meaning 'indirectly caused by cancer') syndromes that occurs in both children and adults, although the mechanism of immune dysfunction underlying the adult syndrome is probably quite different. • It is hypothesized that a viral infecti ...
... regressed before detection. It is one of the few paraneoplastic (meaning 'indirectly caused by cancer') syndromes that occurs in both children and adults, although the mechanism of immune dysfunction underlying the adult syndrome is probably quite different. • It is hypothesized that a viral infecti ...
PowerPoint Presentation - I. Introduction to class
... Name derived from red skin rash on face. Autoantibodies react against DNA, blood cells, neurons, and other tissues. When cells die, immune complexes form and deposit under skin, joints, in kidneys, blood vessels, and central nervous system. Inflammation interferes with normal function of the ...
... Name derived from red skin rash on face. Autoantibodies react against DNA, blood cells, neurons, and other tissues. When cells die, immune complexes form and deposit under skin, joints, in kidneys, blood vessels, and central nervous system. Inflammation interferes with normal function of the ...
The Immune Systems
... These cells trigger the B lymphocytes to produce antibodies This process is known as humoral immunity ...
... These cells trigger the B lymphocytes to produce antibodies This process is known as humoral immunity ...