Treatment of Crohn`s Disease with Cannabis: An
... Thirty patients with CD who were using cannabis were interviewed. The average age was 36 years (range 21–65 years) and four were female. One patient with CD had a history of partial pancreatectomy for serous cystadenoma, one had asthma and two had hypertension. All other patients were generally heal ...
... Thirty patients with CD who were using cannabis were interviewed. The average age was 36 years (range 21–65 years) and four were female. One patient with CD had a history of partial pancreatectomy for serous cystadenoma, one had asthma and two had hypertension. All other patients were generally heal ...
treatment of crohn’s disease with cannabis: an Observational study Original articles
... effect is achieved quickly. However, an anti-inflammatory effect, especially in the gut, may be achieved equally well by consuming cannabis orally. Although many side effects were connected with cannabis use, most of them were in people who consumed other drugs and alcohol together with cannabis. Wh ...
... effect is achieved quickly. However, an anti-inflammatory effect, especially in the gut, may be achieved equally well by consuming cannabis orally. Although many side effects were connected with cannabis use, most of them were in people who consumed other drugs and alcohol together with cannabis. Wh ...
Source of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease outside United Kingdom.
... (6). Thus, a proportion of cases observed to date outside the UK may have been acquired through imports from the UK rather than by the patients’ exposure to indigenous BSE. The inclusion in the analysis of the 6 non-UK case-patients thought to be infected in the UK reduced all 3 correlation coeffici ...
... (6). Thus, a proportion of cases observed to date outside the UK may have been acquired through imports from the UK rather than by the patients’ exposure to indigenous BSE. The inclusion in the analysis of the 6 non-UK case-patients thought to be infected in the UK reduced all 3 correlation coeffici ...
Orbit
... sensorium, vomiting and cerebral symptoms Transference of symptoms and signs to other eye (bilateral orbital cellulitis with which it may be confused is very rare clinical condition). Mastoid edema and tenderness is present. ...
... sensorium, vomiting and cerebral symptoms Transference of symptoms and signs to other eye (bilateral orbital cellulitis with which it may be confused is very rare clinical condition). Mastoid edema and tenderness is present. ...
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... Toxigenic strains of different clonal groups have exhibited an aggregative-adhering pattern in HEp-2 cells.11 While strains of C. pseudodiphtheriticum affected males and those with prosthetic valves more frequently and showed higher mortality than non-toxigenic strains of C. diphtheriae,12 strains o ...
... Toxigenic strains of different clonal groups have exhibited an aggregative-adhering pattern in HEp-2 cells.11 While strains of C. pseudodiphtheriticum affected males and those with prosthetic valves more frequently and showed higher mortality than non-toxigenic strains of C. diphtheriae,12 strains o ...
The role of autoantibodies in health and disease
... directed against very well conserved public epitopes [6]. On the other hand, specific adaptive immune responses through high-affinity, class-switched IgG autoantibodies can cause tissue damage or malfunctions and induce autoimmune diseases, through binding to self-proteins [7–9]. IgM-NAA are produce ...
... directed against very well conserved public epitopes [6]. On the other hand, specific adaptive immune responses through high-affinity, class-switched IgG autoantibodies can cause tissue damage or malfunctions and induce autoimmune diseases, through binding to self-proteins [7–9]. IgM-NAA are produce ...
report from the Study Group f
... recommended that, in prospective studies, individuals without RA are described as having: genetic risk factors for RA; environmental risk factors for RA; systemic autoimmunity associated with RA; symptoms without clinical arthritis; unclassified arthritis; which may be used in a combinatorial manner ...
... recommended that, in prospective studies, individuals without RA are described as having: genetic risk factors for RA; environmental risk factors for RA; systemic autoimmunity associated with RA; symptoms without clinical arthritis; unclassified arthritis; which may be used in a combinatorial manner ...
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
... number of possibilities have been suggested, including an (unknown) environmental effect or random events that result in the spontaneous production of PrPSc in the brain [2, 10]. ...
... number of possibilities have been suggested, including an (unknown) environmental effect or random events that result in the spontaneous production of PrPSc in the brain [2, 10]. ...
Non-infectious manifestations of Common Variable
... enteropathy in CVID, frequent or chronic infection was felt to underlie these inflammatory diseases. However, comparisons of the frequency of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in CVID and XLA patients revealed that while similar proportions of patients are affected by infectious pneumonia, CVID patien ...
... enteropathy in CVID, frequent or chronic infection was felt to underlie these inflammatory diseases. However, comparisons of the frequency of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in CVID and XLA patients revealed that while similar proportions of patients are affected by infectious pneumonia, CVID patien ...
UV Irradiation of Skin Regulates a Murine Model of Multiple Sclerosis
... with UVR, not vitamin D, has been previously investigated. However, the results have varied despite the use of similar broadband UV lamps. In one study, pre-treatment with UVR was not sufficient to suppress EAE and was only effective when UVR treatment was continued following immunisation with a sen ...
... with UVR, not vitamin D, has been previously investigated. However, the results have varied despite the use of similar broadband UV lamps. In one study, pre-treatment with UVR was not sufficient to suppress EAE and was only effective when UVR treatment was continued following immunisation with a sen ...
Susceptibility to chronic inflammatory demyelinating
... exact test. The frequency of each genotype was compared to the overall frequency of the other genotypes in patients and controls. GA13-16 homozygote genotype was hypothesized as a possible risk factor for the development of CIDP and compared to all other genotypes; to perform this comparison, a one- ...
... exact test. The frequency of each genotype was compared to the overall frequency of the other genotypes in patients and controls. GA13-16 homozygote genotype was hypothesized as a possible risk factor for the development of CIDP and compared to all other genotypes; to perform this comparison, a one- ...
superantigens in atopic dermatitis
... The lips may become affected as the child smacks and licks the lips during winter months . Usually, the diaper area is spared, although infants may develop lesions and lichenification at easy to reach crevices: directly below the diaper, extensor surface of the forearm, or back of the hand . If the ...
... The lips may become affected as the child smacks and licks the lips during winter months . Usually, the diaper area is spared, although infants may develop lesions and lichenification at easy to reach crevices: directly below the diaper, extensor surface of the forearm, or back of the hand . If the ...
Umbilical cord blood transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia
... than the median dose of CD34þ cells than those receiving UCB at or below the median level [20]. There was a significant influence of CD8þ cell dose only if a patient received a decreased CD34 dose [20]. Therefore, incorporating these numbers in a clinical decision about whether a single cord is ...
... than the median dose of CD34þ cells than those receiving UCB at or below the median level [20]. There was a significant influence of CD8þ cell dose only if a patient received a decreased CD34 dose [20]. Therefore, incorporating these numbers in a clinical decision about whether a single cord is ...
Quantitative and qualitative profiles of circulating monocytes may
... Interferon-γ Release Assays (IGRAs) are attractive tests for latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnosis. However they have limitations as they cannot distinguish between subjects with LTBI and active TB disease, and are inadequate for monitoring treatment response[3–5]; moreover they also poorly predict t ...
... Interferon-γ Release Assays (IGRAs) are attractive tests for latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnosis. However they have limitations as they cannot distinguish between subjects with LTBI and active TB disease, and are inadequate for monitoring treatment response[3–5]; moreover they also poorly predict t ...
Cholelithiasis – A Clinical and Microbiological Analysis
... prevalence of gallstone disease in the United States was 7.9% in men and 16.6% in women.6 The prevalence of gallstone disease in Europe is reported to be 5% to 15%, according to several ultrasonographic surveys.7-10 In Asian countries, the prevalence of gallstone disease ranges from 3% to 10%. Accor ...
... prevalence of gallstone disease in the United States was 7.9% in men and 16.6% in women.6 The prevalence of gallstone disease in Europe is reported to be 5% to 15%, according to several ultrasonographic surveys.7-10 In Asian countries, the prevalence of gallstone disease ranges from 3% to 10%. Accor ...
Evaluation of Vitamin D Status in Newly Diagnosed Pemphigus Vulgaris Patients
... the importance of the potential relationship between vitamin D and PV, there are a few published studies on this subject and all of them showed the same results as ours. However, the exact underlying mechanisms are not well recognized yet. The strength of the present study is to include only newly d ...
... the importance of the potential relationship between vitamin D and PV, there are a few published studies on this subject and all of them showed the same results as ours. However, the exact underlying mechanisms are not well recognized yet. The strength of the present study is to include only newly d ...
Increased production of inflammatory cytokines in patients
... myocardial ischemia were performed in each patient. Patients who always refer anginal symptoms were enrolled in group P; patients who do not complain of anginal pain were enrolled in group A. Only male patients were studied. Patients with intercurrent inflammatory conditions, and patients who were o ...
... myocardial ischemia were performed in each patient. Patients who always refer anginal symptoms were enrolled in group P; patients who do not complain of anginal pain were enrolled in group A. Only male patients were studied. Patients with intercurrent inflammatory conditions, and patients who were o ...
Expert Updates in Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance
... year. Symptoms are relieved by passage of stool. She also complains of fatigue. • She went on a gluten free diet two months ago. She feels better but now finds that some other foods are also leading to bloating, pain and loose stools. She is concerned about food allergies and asks if she can be test ...
... year. Symptoms are relieved by passage of stool. She also complains of fatigue. • She went on a gluten free diet two months ago. She feels better but now finds that some other foods are also leading to bloating, pain and loose stools. She is concerned about food allergies and asks if she can be test ...
Sex-based differences in autoimmune diseases
... various environmental factors in genetically predisposed individuals. RA is about three times more common in women than in men, with a peak age of onset in the fifth decade of life. The female to male prevalence ratio is around 2:1 in 55 to 64-year-olds, shifting to a male excess in people over 75-y ...
... various environmental factors in genetically predisposed individuals. RA is about three times more common in women than in men, with a peak age of onset in the fifth decade of life. The female to male prevalence ratio is around 2:1 in 55 to 64-year-olds, shifting to a male excess in people over 75-y ...
Complex Structure Function Claims
... to that disease … would be appropriately treated as implied disease claims.” CRP and ESR ...
... to that disease … would be appropriately treated as implied disease claims.” CRP and ESR ...
Reprint - Immune Tolerance Network
... of the innate immune system (e.g., after infections) can favor loss of tolerance.10 Such loss of tolerance is a likely explanation for the occasional presence of autoantibodies against multiple organs as well as autoimmune disease that sometimes occurs after interferon therapy.11-13 The difference b ...
... of the innate immune system (e.g., after infections) can favor loss of tolerance.10 Such loss of tolerance is a likely explanation for the occasional presence of autoantibodies against multiple organs as well as autoimmune disease that sometimes occurs after interferon therapy.11-13 The difference b ...
Lyme Disease - WordPress.com
... the origin, transmission and cures regarding Lyme disease (Liotta, J., Gathany, J., O, S. P. C., Library, T. B. A., Images, K., Phelps, J., & Society, N. G., 2014). • There is also compelling evidence showing the possibility that infections like Lyme disease may be transmitted sexually like syphilis ...
... the origin, transmission and cures regarding Lyme disease (Liotta, J., Gathany, J., O, S. P. C., Library, T. B. A., Images, K., Phelps, J., & Society, N. G., 2014). • There is also compelling evidence showing the possibility that infections like Lyme disease may be transmitted sexually like syphilis ...
Original Research Article
... The first thyroid autoantibody discovered was anti-thyroglobulin antibody (ATG Ab) in 1956. Antibodies to antigens present in the cytoplasm of thyroid follicular cells (AMA) were detected in 1976. These “cytoplasmic” antigens (microsomal antigens) were the same as the enzyme thyroid peroxidase and h ...
... The first thyroid autoantibody discovered was anti-thyroglobulin antibody (ATG Ab) in 1956. Antibodies to antigens present in the cytoplasm of thyroid follicular cells (AMA) were detected in 1976. These “cytoplasmic” antigens (microsomal antigens) were the same as the enzyme thyroid peroxidase and h ...
Activation of cytokines corroborate with development of
... Because the development and aetiology of TAO have not yet been elucidated, and as the direct action of inflammatory mediators has been observed in the vascular endothelium of TAO patients, in this study we have evaluated some components of the cytokines in the plasma of TAO patients who presented wi ...
... Because the development and aetiology of TAO have not yet been elucidated, and as the direct action of inflammatory mediators has been observed in the vascular endothelium of TAO patients, in this study we have evaluated some components of the cytokines in the plasma of TAO patients who presented wi ...