Endocrinology 5b – Adrenal steroids, anti-inflammatory and
... Inflammation is a protective reaction to pathogens and is essential process. It can however be harmful in such cases as: - hypersensitivity (e.g. anaphylaxis) - chronic disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) - immunosuppression causing inappropriate response. Tissue that is inflamed is red and hot beca ...
... Inflammation is a protective reaction to pathogens and is essential process. It can however be harmful in such cases as: - hypersensitivity (e.g. anaphylaxis) - chronic disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) - immunosuppression causing inappropriate response. Tissue that is inflamed is red and hot beca ...
Role of Gluten Peptides
... 1.Celiac disease is caused by... A.A specific allele that is present in all cases of Celiac Disease. B.Increased intestinal permeability. C.A viral infection that leads to inflammation. D.A variety of factors contribute to the onset of Celiac Disease including specific genotypes of MHC, genes involv ...
... 1.Celiac disease is caused by... A.A specific allele that is present in all cases of Celiac Disease. B.Increased intestinal permeability. C.A viral infection that leads to inflammation. D.A variety of factors contribute to the onset of Celiac Disease including specific genotypes of MHC, genes involv ...
Types of autoimmune diseases and their symptoms Disease
... ends of the fingers and toes. Back pain can occur if the spine is involved. ...
... ends of the fingers and toes. Back pain can occur if the spine is involved. ...
729G-New Patient Medical History.indd
... PERSONAL HISTORY OF ILLNESS (Check any illness, past or present) Head injury Migraine headache Epilepsy (seizure) Mental illness Eye disease Other: ...
... PERSONAL HISTORY OF ILLNESS (Check any illness, past or present) Head injury Migraine headache Epilepsy (seizure) Mental illness Eye disease Other: ...
herpangina - River Hills Pediatrics
... Spontaneous recovery in a few days to a week. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS Febrile convulsions. ...
... Spontaneous recovery in a few days to a week. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS Febrile convulsions. ...
body defenses
... • Poor hygiene among patients and hospital staff contributes to the spread of pathogens in this way. ...
... • Poor hygiene among patients and hospital staff contributes to the spread of pathogens in this way. ...
TEAR DEFICIENCY (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca)
... TEAR DEFICIENCY (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) Aetiology Predisposing Factors Symptoms Signs Differential Diagnosis Management by Optometrist Possible Management by Ophthalmologist Evidence Base ...
... TEAR DEFICIENCY (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) Aetiology Predisposing Factors Symptoms Signs Differential Diagnosis Management by Optometrist Possible Management by Ophthalmologist Evidence Base ...
Health Notes KD16
... An injury is damage to the body due to trauma (external physical means). Ex: breaking a bone, cuts, scrapes, burns, puncture wounds Injuries can range from minor to severe. Injuries can be external or internal. ...
... An injury is damage to the body due to trauma (external physical means). Ex: breaking a bone, cuts, scrapes, burns, puncture wounds Injuries can range from minor to severe. Injuries can be external or internal. ...
The First and Second Lines of Defense Against Disease
... Chronic Inflammation: this is long term and can last for months or even years ...
... Chronic Inflammation: this is long term and can last for months or even years ...
11th B Hypersensitivity reactions
... Antibody-mediated hypersensitivity (Type II) Antibodies directed against cell or tissue antigens, damage or impair their function Often IgG or IgM autoantibodies are involved (failure of self tolerance) Some cases involve antibodies produced against a foreign antigen. For example: poststrepto ...
... Antibody-mediated hypersensitivity (Type II) Antibodies directed against cell or tissue antigens, damage or impair their function Often IgG or IgM autoantibodies are involved (failure of self tolerance) Some cases involve antibodies produced against a foreign antigen. For example: poststrepto ...
Tracking movement of immune cells identifies key first steps in
... autoimmune diseases of the joints - including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus - and in many cases is caused by a type of inflammation called type III hypersensitivity. That reaction results when a localized accumulation of immune complexes antibodies bound to their antigens - is deposited in tissue a ...
... autoimmune diseases of the joints - including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus - and in many cases is caused by a type of inflammation called type III hypersensitivity. That reaction results when a localized accumulation of immune complexes antibodies bound to their antigens - is deposited in tissue a ...
Athlete`s Foot, Ringworm, Yeast Infection
... Non-Communicable Disease (a disease that is not transmitted by another entity) I. Cardiovascular Diseases- a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels) #1 killer A. Hypertension- high blood pressure 1. Continual high pressure on the blood vessels can cause major damage 2. 23% of adults 20-74 h ...
... Non-Communicable Disease (a disease that is not transmitted by another entity) I. Cardiovascular Diseases- a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels) #1 killer A. Hypertension- high blood pressure 1. Continual high pressure on the blood vessels can cause major damage 2. 23% of adults 20-74 h ...
adult heart selection criteria.indd
... 6) Malignant hypertension refractory to medical therapy 7) Inability to discontinue drug, tobacco, or alcohol use 8) Active mental illness that interferes with compliance with medical treatment 9) P sychosocial instability, lack of social or family support, ongoing noncompliance with medical treatm ...
... 6) Malignant hypertension refractory to medical therapy 7) Inability to discontinue drug, tobacco, or alcohol use 8) Active mental illness that interferes with compliance with medical treatment 9) P sychosocial instability, lack of social or family support, ongoing noncompliance with medical treatm ...
Wellness File: Lyme disease INTRO : Welcome to the Eastern
... Dr. Paul: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of blacklegged ticks. It can cause flulike symptoms and a rash that looks like a red bull's eye. If Lyme disease is left untreated, it can affect your heart, nervous system or joints. But if it’s caught early, it can usually be treat ...
... Dr. Paul: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of blacklegged ticks. It can cause flulike symptoms and a rash that looks like a red bull's eye. If Lyme disease is left untreated, it can affect your heart, nervous system or joints. But if it’s caught early, it can usually be treat ...
Reactive Arthritis
... – While 50% of patients with reactive arthritis may develop low-back pain, most physical examination findings in patients with acute disease - minimal except for decreased lumbar flexion; patients with more chronic and severe axial disease may develop physical findings similar to ankylosing spondyli ...
... – While 50% of patients with reactive arthritis may develop low-back pain, most physical examination findings in patients with acute disease - minimal except for decreased lumbar flexion; patients with more chronic and severe axial disease may develop physical findings similar to ankylosing spondyli ...
Unit #6 Outline
... A non-communicable disease is a disease that is not transmitted by another entity. I. Cardiovascular Diseases- a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels) #1 killer A. Hypertension- high blood pressure 1. Continual high pressure on the blood vessels can cause major damage 2. 23% of adults 20- ...
... A non-communicable disease is a disease that is not transmitted by another entity. I. Cardiovascular Diseases- a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels) #1 killer A. Hypertension- high blood pressure 1. Continual high pressure on the blood vessels can cause major damage 2. 23% of adults 20- ...
Using Cutting Edge Accurate Identification of the GI Microbiota in the
... of the disease, providing a possible link between increased intestinal permeability, environmental exposure to non-self antigens, and the development of autoimmunity in genetically susceptible individuals.” ...
... of the disease, providing a possible link between increased intestinal permeability, environmental exposure to non-self antigens, and the development of autoimmunity in genetically susceptible individuals.” ...
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders
... drugs on, for example, water retention and redistribution of body fat. Paracetamol is an alternative to aspirin for treatment of pain, but has a relatively low therapeutic index. Furthermore these treatments do not slow the progression of tissue damage and loss of hand use and mobility. Several drug ...
... drugs on, for example, water retention and redistribution of body fat. Paracetamol is an alternative to aspirin for treatment of pain, but has a relatively low therapeutic index. Furthermore these treatments do not slow the progression of tissue damage and loss of hand use and mobility. Several drug ...
Autoimmune Diseases
... Dry mouth, lack of tears Salivary glands enlarged Lacrimal & salivary gland inflammation of any cause (including Sjogren's) is called Mikulicz's syndrome 60% w/ other CTD 1% develop lymphoma, 10% w/ pseudolymphomas ...
... Dry mouth, lack of tears Salivary glands enlarged Lacrimal & salivary gland inflammation of any cause (including Sjogren's) is called Mikulicz's syndrome 60% w/ other CTD 1% develop lymphoma, 10% w/ pseudolymphomas ...
Nature of The Immune System
... Interferons - family of proteins which are important nonspecific defense mechanisms against viral infections. Transferrin - Bacteria do not thrive well in serum that contains low levels of iron but high levels of transferrin. Complement - a group of proteins that are essential for bacterial destruct ...
... Interferons - family of proteins which are important nonspecific defense mechanisms against viral infections. Transferrin - Bacteria do not thrive well in serum that contains low levels of iron but high levels of transferrin. Complement - a group of proteins that are essential for bacterial destruct ...
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long lasting autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly the wrist and hands are involved with typically the same joints involved on both sides of the body. The disease may also affect other parts of the body. This may result in low red blood cells, inflammation around the lungs, and inflammation around the heart. Fever and low energy may also be present. Often symptoms come on gradually over weeks to months.While the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not clear, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The underlying mechanism involves the body's immune system attacking the joints. This results in inflammation and thickening of the joint capsule. It also affects the underlying bone and cartilage. The diagnosis is made mostly on the basis of a person's signs and symptoms. X-rays and laboratory testing may support a diagnosis or exclude other diseases with similar symptoms. Other diseases that may present similarly include systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, and fibromyalgia among others.The goal of treatment is to improve pain, decrease inflammation, and improve a person's overall functioning. This may be helped by balancing rest and exercise, the use of splints and braces, or the use of assistive devices. Pain medications, steroids, and NSAIDs are frequently used to help with symptoms. A group of medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may be used to try to slow the progression of disease. They include the medications hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate. Biological DMARDs may be used when disease does not respond to other treatments. However, they may have a greater rate of adverse effects. Surgery to repair, replace, or fusion joints may help in certain situations. Most alternative medicine treatments are not supported by evidence.RA affects between 0.5 and 1% of adults in the developed world with between 5 and 50 per 100,000 people newly developing the condition each year. Onset is most frequent during middle age and women are affected 2.5 times as frequently as men. In 2013 it resulted in 38,000 deaths up from 28,000 deaths in 1990. The first recognized description of RA was made in 1800 by Dr. Augustin Jacob Landré-Beauvais (1772–1840) of Paris. The term rheumatoid arthritis is based on the Greek for watery and inflamed joints.