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... Many more women than men have bulimia. The disorder is most common in adolescent girls and young women. The affected person is usually aware that her eating pattern is abnormal and may feel fear or guilt with the binge-purge episodes. The exact cause of bulimia is unknown. Genetic, psychological, tr ...
... Many more women than men have bulimia. The disorder is most common in adolescent girls and young women. The affected person is usually aware that her eating pattern is abnormal and may feel fear or guilt with the binge-purge episodes. The exact cause of bulimia is unknown. Genetic, psychological, tr ...
Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
... were negative. Bland pulmonary hemorrhage presents microscopically with accumulation of erythrocytes and fibrin in the alveolar spaces without inflammation or destruction of alveolar structures [13]. Lastly, diffuse alveolar damage is characterized by edema of alveolar septa and formation of hyaline ...
... were negative. Bland pulmonary hemorrhage presents microscopically with accumulation of erythrocytes and fibrin in the alveolar spaces without inflammation or destruction of alveolar structures [13]. Lastly, diffuse alveolar damage is characterized by edema of alveolar septa and formation of hyaline ...
Tolerogenic dendritic cell-based immunotherapy in Crohn’s disease Raquel Cabezón Cabello
... Industrialized countries, such as Western Europe and North America have a higher Crohn’s disease incidence than other countries. The highest annual incidence of Crohn’s disease has been determined at 12.7 per 100.000 personyears in Europe, and 20.2 per 100.000 person-years in North America [2]. In b ...
... Industrialized countries, such as Western Europe and North America have a higher Crohn’s disease incidence than other countries. The highest annual incidence of Crohn’s disease has been determined at 12.7 per 100.000 personyears in Europe, and 20.2 per 100.000 person-years in North America [2]. In b ...
Full Text - Statistics
... bacterial attack . In response to periodontal pathogens and their endotoxin, immune cells produce pre–inflammatory mediators. Among many known immune and inflammatory mediators present in GCF , Cytokine has drawn special attention. Cytokines such as IL-1, IL-4, 6, IL-8 and TNF α have been observed i ...
... bacterial attack . In response to periodontal pathogens and their endotoxin, immune cells produce pre–inflammatory mediators. Among many known immune and inflammatory mediators present in GCF , Cytokine has drawn special attention. Cytokines such as IL-1, IL-4, 6, IL-8 and TNF α have been observed i ...
CLL/SLL - Focus on CLL
... Historically, when lymphoma cells were found in a patient’s bone marrow and blood, their disease was called CLL; when lymphoma cells were found in the lymph nodes, the disease was called SLL. However, doctors later realized that CLL and SLL are really the same disease found in different locations in ...
... Historically, when lymphoma cells were found in a patient’s bone marrow and blood, their disease was called CLL; when lymphoma cells were found in the lymph nodes, the disease was called SLL. However, doctors later realized that CLL and SLL are really the same disease found in different locations in ...
Infusion Reactions - Chemotherapy
... Dendritic cells Eosinophils Neutrophils Macrophages Monocytes ...
... Dendritic cells Eosinophils Neutrophils Macrophages Monocytes ...
Emerging Roles of IL-33/ST2 Axis in Renal Diseases
... severity and prognosis of renal diseases clinically. Below, we focus on recent findings of the IL-33/ST2 axis involved in renal diseases in human and animal models. 2. IL-33 in Chronic Kidney Injury 2.1. IL-33 and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) CKD is defined as the presence of renal abnormalities in ...
... severity and prognosis of renal diseases clinically. Below, we focus on recent findings of the IL-33/ST2 axis involved in renal diseases in human and animal models. 2. IL-33 in Chronic Kidney Injury 2.1. IL-33 and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) CKD is defined as the presence of renal abnormalities in ...
Fingolimod attenuates experimental autoimmune neuritis and
... modulator and became approved for multiple sclerosis treatment in 2010. In two phase 3 studies, it significantly improved patients relapse rate and decreased risk of disability progression compared to placebo group (FREEDOMS I, FREEDOMS II) [14, 15]. In contrast, in another phase 3 study, fingolimod ...
... modulator and became approved for multiple sclerosis treatment in 2010. In two phase 3 studies, it significantly improved patients relapse rate and decreased risk of disability progression compared to placebo group (FREEDOMS I, FREEDOMS II) [14, 15]. In contrast, in another phase 3 study, fingolimod ...
Update on the Clinical Use and Mechanisms of Action of IVIG
... Diseases Section at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in Bethesda, Maryland. He joined the NINDS staff in 1981 and became Chief of the Neuromuscular Diseases Section in 1989. Dr. Dalakas’ research is focused on exploring the immune, viral, and genetic basis of vario ...
... Diseases Section at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in Bethesda, Maryland. He joined the NINDS staff in 1981 and became Chief of the Neuromuscular Diseases Section in 1989. Dr. Dalakas’ research is focused on exploring the immune, viral, and genetic basis of vario ...
Zelmac™ Learning System: Module 2
... Organic diseases are those that can be identifed by structural or biochemical changes or abnormalities. Functional disorders, on the other hand, are those that cause symptoms and may seem to affect the function of an organ, yet the organ shows no sign of disease on examination (Figure 2.1).3 As a re ...
... Organic diseases are those that can be identifed by structural or biochemical changes or abnormalities. Functional disorders, on the other hand, are those that cause symptoms and may seem to affect the function of an organ, yet the organ shows no sign of disease on examination (Figure 2.1).3 As a re ...
Prevention of Infections During Primary
... of inter- and intraindividual absorption variabilities. Primary prophylaxis with posaconazole was reported, but its efficacy was not evaluated for this indication (CIII). Voriconazole is not recommended as primary prophylaxis because of photosensitivity in long-term use, which can be complicated by s ...
... of inter- and intraindividual absorption variabilities. Primary prophylaxis with posaconazole was reported, but its efficacy was not evaluated for this indication (CIII). Voriconazole is not recommended as primary prophylaxis because of photosensitivity in long-term use, which can be complicated by s ...
Childhood Immune Maturation and Allergy Development: Regulation by Maternal
... Atopic eczema, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and immediate types of urticaria and food allergy all belong to the allergic diseases. The allergic march typically begins with the development of IgE antibodies to food allergens accompanied with symptoms of atopic eczema and food allerg ...
... Atopic eczema, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and immediate types of urticaria and food allergy all belong to the allergic diseases. The allergic march typically begins with the development of IgE antibodies to food allergens accompanied with symptoms of atopic eczema and food allerg ...
Volume 1 Issue 2 - Panoramic Corporation
... of such individuals. Patients with more than 60% blockage of the carotid artery can have the likelihood of stroke reduced by more than half if endarterectomy is performed to surgically remove the plaque.13,14 Those with less extensive lesions can be treated using a drug regimen such as aspirin (whic ...
... of such individuals. Patients with more than 60% blockage of the carotid artery can have the likelihood of stroke reduced by more than half if endarterectomy is performed to surgically remove the plaque.13,14 Those with less extensive lesions can be treated using a drug regimen such as aspirin (whic ...
Endotext.com - Female Reproductive Endocrinology
... hyperactive parathyroid gland may have suppressed the remaining normal parathyroid glands. After removal of the adenoma, the remaining suppressed parathyroid glands will eventually self-correct, although this may take time. After surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcemia can be a signifi ...
... hyperactive parathyroid gland may have suppressed the remaining normal parathyroid glands. After removal of the adenoma, the remaining suppressed parathyroid glands will eventually self-correct, although this may take time. After surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcemia can be a signifi ...
HLA-A*02 AND ITS PROGNOSTIC TRAITS IN CANCER.
... overall survival. HLA-A*02 was analysed from FFPE tumour samples. Patients with serous ovarian cancer and HLA-A*02 positivity had a poorer survival compared to those who were HLA-A*02 negative. In the second paper, blood samples were collected from 32 patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer ...
... overall survival. HLA-A*02 was analysed from FFPE tumour samples. Patients with serous ovarian cancer and HLA-A*02 positivity had a poorer survival compared to those who were HLA-A*02 negative. In the second paper, blood samples were collected from 32 patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer ...
autoimmunity - Thyroid Disease Manager
... The human immune system is comprised of about 2 X 1012 lymphocytes containing approximately equal ratios of T and B cells. B lymphocytes synthesize immunoglobulins that are first expressed on their membranes as clonally distributed antigen-specific receptors and then secreted as antibodies following ...
... The human immune system is comprised of about 2 X 1012 lymphocytes containing approximately equal ratios of T and B cells. B lymphocytes synthesize immunoglobulins that are first expressed on their membranes as clonally distributed antigen-specific receptors and then secreted as antibodies following ...
Internet use in an adolescent rheumatology population
... use, knowledge acquisition, quality of interactions (passive, active), subject interests (general, health related, social health related), satisfaction with the program, and increased social interaction with peers with ...
... use, knowledge acquisition, quality of interactions (passive, active), subject interests (general, health related, social health related), satisfaction with the program, and increased social interaction with peers with ...
ADCC_Final Layout.qxd - Autoimmune Disease Research Center
... Autoimmune diseases result from a dysfunction of the immune system in which the body attacks its own organs, tissues, and cells. Physicians and scientists have identified more than 80 clinically distinct autoimmune diseases. Several are well known, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ...
... Autoimmune diseases result from a dysfunction of the immune system in which the body attacks its own organs, tissues, and cells. Physicians and scientists have identified more than 80 clinically distinct autoimmune diseases. Several are well known, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ...
Periodontal Risk Assessment (PRA) for Patients in Supportive
... Research on the Interleukin-1 (IL-1) polymorphisms has indicated that IL-1 genotype positive patients show more advanced periodontitis lesions than IL-1 genotype negative patients of the same age group (Kornman et al, 1997). Also, there is a trend to higher tooth loss in the IL-1 genotype positive s ...
... Research on the Interleukin-1 (IL-1) polymorphisms has indicated that IL-1 genotype positive patients show more advanced periodontitis lesions than IL-1 genotype negative patients of the same age group (Kornman et al, 1997). Also, there is a trend to higher tooth loss in the IL-1 genotype positive s ...
Question 1: A 14-year-old youth has had intermittent periumbilical
... seroconversion after 2 years (~30-35%). Lamivudine, however, induces viral resistance, with rates greater than 60% reported after 3 years of use. This patient is taking interferon. Interferon causes a rise in AST/ALT in 30-40% of cases, likely because it stimulates the immune system to destroy infec ...
... seroconversion after 2 years (~30-35%). Lamivudine, however, induces viral resistance, with rates greater than 60% reported after 3 years of use. This patient is taking interferon. Interferon causes a rise in AST/ALT in 30-40% of cases, likely because it stimulates the immune system to destroy infec ...
Drug-induced myasthenic syndromes
... instances, bilateral facial weakness may occur (Schumm et al 1981; Sghirlanzoni et al 1988). Symptoms and signs of the myasthenic syndrome can appear days to months after institution of the offensive drug. With D-penicillamine, symptoms usually start 4 months to 9 months after initiation of treatmen ...
... instances, bilateral facial weakness may occur (Schumm et al 1981; Sghirlanzoni et al 1988). Symptoms and signs of the myasthenic syndrome can appear days to months after institution of the offensive drug. With D-penicillamine, symptoms usually start 4 months to 9 months after initiation of treatmen ...
AACE/AAES Guidelines AmERICAN ASSOCIATION Of ClINICAl ENDOCRINOlOgISTS
... A second abnormal test result of HPA axis function, such as a 2-day low-dose dexamethasone suppression test, may be needed to establish the diagnosis of SCS (9 [EL 2]). Patients with hypertension who have a ratio of plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) (ng/dL) to plasma renin activity (PRA) (ng/mL ...
... A second abnormal test result of HPA axis function, such as a 2-day low-dose dexamethasone suppression test, may be needed to establish the diagnosis of SCS (9 [EL 2]). Patients with hypertension who have a ratio of plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) (ng/dL) to plasma renin activity (PRA) (ng/mL ...
Discovering potential drug-targets for personalized treatment of
... Areas covered: In this paper, we review the current treatments for EBA, describe the pathogenesis of the disease, and finally specify new drug candidates for the development of a more specific therapy with minimized side-effects for EBA and potentially other autoimmune diseases. Expert opinion: We c ...
... Areas covered: In this paper, we review the current treatments for EBA, describe the pathogenesis of the disease, and finally specify new drug candidates for the development of a more specific therapy with minimized side-effects for EBA and potentially other autoimmune diseases. Expert opinion: We c ...
The International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
... MGD, it is a concomitant disease in many patients with MGD. Although published estimates vary between 50% and 75% according to the type of clinical practice surveyed, it is likely that the coincidence of aqueous tear underproduction and MGD is even higher.4 As suggested by the mentioned practice pat ...
... MGD, it is a concomitant disease in many patients with MGD. Although published estimates vary between 50% and 75% according to the type of clinical practice surveyed, it is likely that the coincidence of aqueous tear underproduction and MGD is even higher.4 As suggested by the mentioned practice pat ...
VOLUME 149 - No. 3 - JUNE 2014 OFFICIAL
... be original. Illustrations taken from other publications must be accompanied by the publisher’s permission. The Authors agree to transfer the ownership of copyright to Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia in the event the manuscript is published. The journal adheres to the principles set ...
... be original. Illustrations taken from other publications must be accompanied by the publisher’s permission. The Authors agree to transfer the ownership of copyright to Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia in the event the manuscript is published. The journal adheres to the principles set ...