Psychoneuroimmunology: Psychological Influences
... This review focuses on human psychoneuroimmunology studies published in the past decade. Issues discussed include the routes through which psychological factors influence immune function, how a stressor’s duration may influence the changes observed, individual difference variables, the ability of in ...
... This review focuses on human psychoneuroimmunology studies published in the past decade. Issues discussed include the routes through which psychological factors influence immune function, how a stressor’s duration may influence the changes observed, individual difference variables, the ability of in ...
Normocytic Anemia
... Bone marrow investigation: excessive number of plasma cells Skeletal survey: numerous lytic lesions in the axial skeleton and cranium. ...
... Bone marrow investigation: excessive number of plasma cells Skeletal survey: numerous lytic lesions in the axial skeleton and cranium. ...
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (immunoglobulin A vasculitis): Clinical
... patients would not be considered for inclusion in these case series without characteristic skin findings. ●Arthralgia/arthritis – In most of the series, joint symptoms were the second most common manifestation, occurring in slightly over one-half to three-quarters of the patients. ●Abdominal pain – ...
... patients would not be considered for inclusion in these case series without characteristic skin findings. ●Arthralgia/arthritis – In most of the series, joint symptoms were the second most common manifestation, occurring in slightly over one-half to three-quarters of the patients. ●Abdominal pain – ...
Nephrotic syndrome in children Review Article
... permeability factors have been implicated including vascular endothelial growth factor, heparanase and hemopexin16. Vascular endothelial growth factor is a potent permeability factor produced in vivo by normal glomerular podocytes, and receptors for the factor are located on glomerular endothelial a ...
... permeability factors have been implicated including vascular endothelial growth factor, heparanase and hemopexin16. Vascular endothelial growth factor is a potent permeability factor produced in vivo by normal glomerular podocytes, and receptors for the factor are located on glomerular endothelial a ...
Optimizing Care for Patients With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Learning Objectives
... Within the last few years, psoriasis has been identified as an independent risk factor for chronic vascular and metabolic disorders, which has important implications for patient education. The definition of metabolic syndrome varies, but generally includes any 3 of the following: increased waist cir ...
... Within the last few years, psoriasis has been identified as an independent risk factor for chronic vascular and metabolic disorders, which has important implications for patient education. The definition of metabolic syndrome varies, but generally includes any 3 of the following: increased waist cir ...
Understanding Latex Allergy in the Healthcare
... healthcare practice. Although they provide excellent protection against the transmission of infectious agents, they have been associated with adverse skin reactions in some users. Since the introduction of universal glove precautions (now known as ‘standard precautions’) in the 1980s, medical glove ...
... healthcare practice. Although they provide excellent protection against the transmission of infectious agents, they have been associated with adverse skin reactions in some users. Since the introduction of universal glove precautions (now known as ‘standard precautions’) in the 1980s, medical glove ...
innovative development strategies and applications for bispecific
... benefits of the IgG-like bispecific antibodies is that they retain Fc-mediated effector functions, and the Fc region enhances purification, stability and solubility. The larger size of the IgG-like bispecific antibodies results in longer half-lives, while the smaller scFvbased bispecific antibodies ...
... benefits of the IgG-like bispecific antibodies is that they retain Fc-mediated effector functions, and the Fc region enhances purification, stability and solubility. The larger size of the IgG-like bispecific antibodies results in longer half-lives, while the smaller scFvbased bispecific antibodies ...
Junior Member Article Survey 2013-July
... well defined; (ii) IgE-detection tests and oral challenges may be underused in patients with a history of drug anaphylaxis; (iii) oral challenges are important to assess ADRs to NSAIDs (nonimmune hypersensitivity is more frequent than IgE-mediated allergy); (iv) benefit–risk of oral challenges must ...
... well defined; (ii) IgE-detection tests and oral challenges may be underused in patients with a history of drug anaphylaxis; (iii) oral challenges are important to assess ADRs to NSAIDs (nonimmune hypersensitivity is more frequent than IgE-mediated allergy); (iv) benefit–risk of oral challenges must ...
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
... and uric acid also should be evaluated because these values usually decrease with SIADH as a result of dilution (Finley, ...
... and uric acid also should be evaluated because these values usually decrease with SIADH as a result of dilution (Finley, ...
HTLV-I associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP)
... CD4+ cells are rare, B-lymphocytes are virtually absent and foamy macrophages are reduced in number, but persist in terms of the percent of total immune cells present (Figure 2) (Moore et al, 1989; Wu et al, 1993; Hara et al, 1989). Analysis of a spinal cord biopsy in our laboratory from a HAM/TSP p ...
... CD4+ cells are rare, B-lymphocytes are virtually absent and foamy macrophages are reduced in number, but persist in terms of the percent of total immune cells present (Figure 2) (Moore et al, 1989; Wu et al, 1993; Hara et al, 1989). Analysis of a spinal cord biopsy in our laboratory from a HAM/TSP p ...
In vitro study of biofilm formation and various dental material surfaces
... dentures of dependent elderly and their presence is correlated with an elevated incidence of respiratory diseases. Lack of oral care, including denture treatment, was suggested to increase the risk of infection in the elderly or otherwise dependent population. Although these plaque-related diseases ...
... dentures of dependent elderly and their presence is correlated with an elevated incidence of respiratory diseases. Lack of oral care, including denture treatment, was suggested to increase the risk of infection in the elderly or otherwise dependent population. Although these plaque-related diseases ...
Lee_washington_0250E_11503
... CD4+ T helper (Th) cells play an important role in the immune system. They are capable of influencing other immune cells, including activation and maintenance of CD8+ T cell and B cell responses, optimization of macrophage and dendritic cell functions, and regulation of peripheral tolerance. Two sti ...
... CD4+ T helper (Th) cells play an important role in the immune system. They are capable of influencing other immune cells, including activation and maintenance of CD8+ T cell and B cell responses, optimization of macrophage and dendritic cell functions, and regulation of peripheral tolerance. Two sti ...
4. Mr. Holdt brings his wife to the clinic, concerned about her
... Signs and tests Tests may reveal thyroid enlargement, tremors, hyperactive reflexes, or an increased heart rate. ...
... Signs and tests Tests may reveal thyroid enlargement, tremors, hyperactive reflexes, or an increased heart rate. ...
SALIVARY FLOW AND COMPOSITION IN HEALTHY AND
... It has become apparent that many systemic diseases affect salivary gland function and salivary composition. Studies of the effects of systemic diseases on salivary variables have been valuable in understanding the pathogenesis of the diseases, but their use as diagnostic markers has been limited. Pr ...
... It has become apparent that many systemic diseases affect salivary gland function and salivary composition. Studies of the effects of systemic diseases on salivary variables have been valuable in understanding the pathogenesis of the diseases, but their use as diagnostic markers has been limited. Pr ...
050202 Bronchiectasis - New England Journal of Medicine
... Other childhood respiratory tract infections may contribute to permanent airway damage.14 The presence of Staphylococcus aureus is associated with cystic fibrosis or allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.15,16 Primary Mycobacterium avium complex infection has been recognized particularly in white ...
... Other childhood respiratory tract infections may contribute to permanent airway damage.14 The presence of Staphylococcus aureus is associated with cystic fibrosis or allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.15,16 Primary Mycobacterium avium complex infection has been recognized particularly in white ...
... overall spectrum of infections may set the stage for an imbalanced T-helper type 1 (Th1)/Th2immune profile, which could contribute to the development of allergies. Further, maternal allergy has been shown to confer a higher risk for allergic sensitization compared to paternal allergy, suggesting a m ...
ASH 2008 Advances in ITP Research both Basic and Clinical
... ≥50000/uL and 2Xbaseline, compared to 84% of non-refractory pts (p=0.1425). • Weekly median plt counts in both groups remained at or above 50000/uL from week 1 through week 39. • The proportion of pts with significant bleeding in both groups was lower than baseline at any point from week 1 through w ...
... ≥50000/uL and 2Xbaseline, compared to 84% of non-refractory pts (p=0.1425). • Weekly median plt counts in both groups remained at or above 50000/uL from week 1 through week 39. • The proportion of pts with significant bleeding in both groups was lower than baseline at any point from week 1 through w ...
aplastic anemia - MEDICINE DEPARTMENT of MMC
... Aplastic anemia may be due to an autoimmune disorder that’s causing your immune system to attack and damage cells in your bone marrow. To prevent this from continuing, doctors sometimes treat aplastic anemia with drugs that alter or suppress your immune system. Drugs such as cyclosporine (Gengraf, N ...
... Aplastic anemia may be due to an autoimmune disorder that’s causing your immune system to attack and damage cells in your bone marrow. To prevent this from continuing, doctors sometimes treat aplastic anemia with drugs that alter or suppress your immune system. Drugs such as cyclosporine (Gengraf, N ...
Gene Section MME (membrane metallo-endopeptidase) Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics
... mothers are the cause of alloimmunisation during pregnancy (1342 C to T nonsense mutation and 446delC). The absence of the MMP protein in pregnant women induces an alloimmunisation against MMP presented by fetus. Maternal antibodies attack fetal podocytes ensuing nephron loss, which could lead to ch ...
... mothers are the cause of alloimmunisation during pregnancy (1342 C to T nonsense mutation and 446delC). The absence of the MMP protein in pregnant women induces an alloimmunisation against MMP presented by fetus. Maternal antibodies attack fetal podocytes ensuing nephron loss, which could lead to ch ...
The Role and Immunobiology of Eosinophils in the Respiratory
... found that eosinophilia may be an indicator of worsening IPF. Although neutrophils were also elevated in the BAL fluid of patients, only the degree of eosinophilia correlated with disease severity [12]. Kroegal et al. speculate that eosinophils are likely activated during the process of infiltrating ...
... found that eosinophilia may be an indicator of worsening IPF. Although neutrophils were also elevated in the BAL fluid of patients, only the degree of eosinophilia correlated with disease severity [12]. Kroegal et al. speculate that eosinophils are likely activated during the process of infiltrating ...
What is myasthenia gravis?
... Plasmaphoresis or plasma exchange is a procedure in which antibodies are removed from the bloodstream. It can be used to treat severe worsening of symptoms (exacerbations) or in preparation for surgery. Typically, two to three litres of blood is removed and separated into cells and plasma (liquid). ...
... Plasmaphoresis or plasma exchange is a procedure in which antibodies are removed from the bloodstream. It can be used to treat severe worsening of symptoms (exacerbations) or in preparation for surgery. Typically, two to three litres of blood is removed and separated into cells and plasma (liquid). ...
Invertebrate Immune Systems
... Paenibacillus alvei and Paenibacillus larvae, or saline (23). Either 8 or 22 days later the insects were given a secondary homologous or heterologous exposure, and their survival and ability to clear the three different species of bacteria from the blood was determined. This approach convincingly de ...
... Paenibacillus alvei and Paenibacillus larvae, or saline (23). Either 8 or 22 days later the insects were given a secondary homologous or heterologous exposure, and their survival and ability to clear the three different species of bacteria from the blood was determined. This approach convincingly de ...
... and patient care. With extensive interviews the treatment also focused on both the patient and their family and not simply the disease. He worked extensively with a team of rehabilitation experts in helping to alleviate and solve the underlying patient problems. A good example of comprehensive medic ...
Which Intrauterine Treatment for Autoimmune Congenital Heart Block?
... cytes [22]; they also demonstrated that these cross-reactive anti-La antibodies are able to bind the surface of myocytes in sections of normal fetus, but not of adult cardiac tissue, consistent with the reports that laminin molecules undergo conformational changes during development. These autoantib ...
... cytes [22]; they also demonstrated that these cross-reactive anti-La antibodies are able to bind the surface of myocytes in sections of normal fetus, but not of adult cardiac tissue, consistent with the reports that laminin molecules undergo conformational changes during development. These autoantib ...
2011 RSV - Emory Department of Pediatrics
... • RSV + epithelium mediators release to mobilize other cells – Leukotrienes, eosinophil degranulation byproducts – Epithelial cell-derived cytokines & chemokines – Cell adhesion molecules and homing ligants (CD11B, ICAM-1, Eselectin) mobilize inflammatory and immune cells to the site, to rollove ...
... • RSV + epithelium mediators release to mobilize other cells – Leukotrienes, eosinophil degranulation byproducts – Epithelial cell-derived cytokines & chemokines – Cell adhesion molecules and homing ligants (CD11B, ICAM-1, Eselectin) mobilize inflammatory and immune cells to the site, to rollove ...