Lupus Disease SLE), an autoimmune disease, has been Home Health Conditions and diseases Musculoskeletal Disorders connective tissue Lupus Organizations http://www.thenewhealthfind.com/health/lupus disease
Extractions: lupus disease Directory Home: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Musculoskeletal Disorders: Connective Tissue: Lupus (69) Organizations (18) Personal Pages (9) Support Groups (6) Women's Info Page - Both general and personal disease information, and how to get free medications. Lupus Disease facts, symptoms, treatment and coping strategies hosted by Hamline University. Link to the alt.support. lupus newsgroup. Lupus (SLE) Overview - By H Michael Belmont, MD, Rheumatologist, Specialist in the treatment, research, and the care of affected patients. Faces of Lupus - See the faces of the real people affected by this illness. Lupus vitacost.com - Physician's Guide - Vitamin E rank: disease : Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study (CHAOS) Lancet, 347(9004):781-6 1996 Mar 23 BACKGROUND: Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is thought to have a role in prevention of atherosclerosis, through inhibition of oxidation of low-density lipoprotein. Some epidemiological studies have shown an association between high dietary intake or high serum concentrations of alpha-tocopherol and lower rates of ischaemic heart disease
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Autoimmune Disorders progressive systemic sclerosis, scleroderma affects the connective tissue. directly into muscle tissue also appear Most autoimmune diseases cannot be prevented http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000172.htm
Extractions: Resources Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person's immune system attacks the body's own cells, causing tissue destruction. Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders, and it is suspected to be responsible for many more. Autoimmune diseases are classified as either general, in which the autoimmune reaction takes place simultaneously in a number of tissues, or organ specific, in which the autoimmune reaction targets a single organ. Autoimmune disorders include the following: Systemic lupus erythematosus . A general autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack a number of different tissues. The disease recurs periodically and is seen mainly in young and middle-aged women. Rheumatoid arthritis . Occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys the tissues that line bone joints and cartilage. The disease occurs throughout the body, although some joints may be more affected than others. Goodpasture's syndrome. Occurs when antibodies are deposited in the membranes of both the lung and kidneys, causing both inflammation of kidney glomerulus (
Health Library - American autoimmune Related diseases Association, Inc. and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases 1 AMS of Heritable Disorders of connective tissue Rochester House http://www.maimonidesmed.org/library/healthguide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?HWI
Start Your Market Research At MindBranch Outlook For Bone And connective tissue disorders encompassing diseases of the bone, cartilage, and muscle - together afflict over 100 million people who are treatable in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://link.decideinteractive.com/n/7560/7562/w
HealthyNJ--Information For Healthy Living--Arthritis tough, fibrous protein in connective tissue) and proteoglycans predisposition, may influence the autoimmune reaction immune system attacks the tissue that lines http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/arthritis/main.htm
Extractions: Patient Education ... Psoriatic Arthritis Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease) is a chronic joint disorder characterized by degeneration of joint cartilage and adjacent bone that can cause joint pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis, the most common joint disorder, affects many people to some degree by age 70. Men and women are equally affected, but the disorder tends to develop at an earlier age in men. Osteoarthritis also occurs in almost all animals with a backbone - including fish, amphibians, and birds. Animals supported by water, such as dolphins and whales, can develop osteoarthritis, but the two animals that hang upside down, bats and sloths, don't develop it. Because the disorder is so widespread in the animal kingdom, some authorities think that osteoarthritis may have evolved from an ancient method of cartilage repair. Many myths about osteoarthritis persist, for example, that it's an inevitable part of aging, like gray hair, and skin changes; that it results in little disability; and that treatment isn't effective. Although osteoarthritis is more common in older people, it's not caused by the simple wear and tear that occurs with aging. Most people who have the disorder, especially younger ones, have few if any symptoms; however, some older people develop significant disabilities.
Lupus Erythematosus -- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Online Article lupus erythematosus an autoimmune disorder that a chronic inflammatory disease of the connective tissue. Includes news, disease information, updates, schedule http://www.britannica.com/ebc/article?eu=396044&query=nasal organs&ct=
Autoimmune Disorders Unlike in Grave s disease, however, this antibody s or progressive systemic sclerosis, scleroderma affects the connective tissue. autoimmune hemolytic anemia. http://www.arthritis-symptom.com/a-c/autoimmune-disorders.htm
Extractions: Rheumatoid ... Treatment The word "auto" is the Greek word for self. The immune system is a complicated network of cells and cell components (called molecules ) that normally work to defend the body and eliminate infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and other invading microbes. If a person has an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks self, targeting the cells, tissues, and organs of a person's own body. A collection of immune system cells and molecules at a target site is broadly referred to as inflammation. There are many different autoimmune diseases, and they can each affect the body in different ways. For example, the autoimmune reaction is directed against the brain in multiple sclerosis and the gut in Crohn's disease. In other autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), affected tissues and organs may vary among individuals with the same disease. One person with lupus may have affected skin and joints whereas another may have affected skin, kidney, and lungs. Ultimately, damage to certain tissues by the immune system may be permanent, as with destruction of insulin-producing cells of the pancreas in Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Rheumatology - Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada metabolic derangement of the connective tissue structures of teaching clinics, in the autoimmune specialty clinics followed in the disease modifying arthritis http://www.mtsinai.on.ca/Rheumatology/default.htm
Extractions: Quick Links About MSH Contact MSH Events Calendar Fast Facts How to Find MSH MSH in the News Publications Visiting Hours MSH Services Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of disorders marked by inflammation, degeneration or metabolic derangement of the connective tissue structures of the body, especially the joints and related structures. It is accompanied by pain, stiffness or limitation of motion of these parts. Mount Sinai Hospital is fortunate to have a superb team of Rheumatologists who treat the most serious, potentially life-threatening forms of rheumatic disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosis, scleroderma and systemic necrotizing vasculitis. Specialty Clinics phone: fax: Dr. Simon Carette
Genesis Health System - Detailed Disease Info - Autoimmune Disorders progressive systemic sclerosis, scleroderma affects the connective tissue. would not reacting to self tissue. upon the pathology of each autoimmune disease. http://www.genesishealth.com/micromedex/detaileddisease/00039060.aspx
Extractions: Facility Information DeWitt Comm Hosp Genesis Medical Ctr Illini Hospital Genesis Health Grp VNA Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person's immune system attacks the body's own cells, causing tissue destruction. Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders, and it is suspected to be responsible for many more. Autoimmune diseases are classified as either general, in which the autoimmune reaction takes place simultaneously in a number of tissues, or organ specific, in which the autoimmune reaction targets a single organ. Autoimmune disorders include the following: Systemic lupus erythematosus . A general autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack a number of different tissues. The disease recurs periodically and is seen mainly in young and middle-aged women. Rheumatoid arthritis . Occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys the tissues that line bone joints and cartilage. The disease occurs throughout the body, although some joints may be more affected than others. Goodpasture's syndrome . Occurs when antibodies are deposited in the membranes of both the lung and kidneys, causing both inflammation of kidney glomerulus (
Breast Implants: Fact V Fiction In The Harvard And Mayo Clinic Studies lesions that spread over the skin); scleroderma (an autoimmune disease causing hardening of blood vessels and connective tissue); Sjogren s disease (dryness in http://personalinjurylawpage.com/defective-products-medical/t-breast-implant-2.h
Extractions: in the Harvard and Mayo Clinic Studies By Richard Alexander The "Harvard Nurses Study," officially titled Silicone Breast Implants and Connective Tissue Disease, was conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School, the Harvard School of Public Health, and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The study, first presented at the October 1994 meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and published June 22, 1995 in The New England Journal of Medicine, claims that there is no association between silicone breast implants and connective tissue disease. This study is seriously flawed and raises serious ethical issues: Two of the authors of the study, Dr. Graham A. Colditz and Dr. Matthew H. Liang, admitted under threat of perjury that they were paid consultants of breast implant manufacturers.
Study Suggests Low-Dose Mercury Accelerates Autoimmune Disease Lupus is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of connective tissue. It is an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system for unknown reasons http://www.umm.edu/news/releases/mercury.html
Extractions: Kenna Brigham kbrigham@jhsph.edu A study conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine finds that exposure to low levels of mercury can speed up and worsen the symptoms of an induced lupus-like disease in mice, even when the exposure occurs before the development of the disease. The researchers say if this relationship were shown to be true in humans, it would redefine the association between mercury exposure and the autoimmune disease lupus. Their study, the first to connect low-level mercury exposure to the severity of lupus in mice after they develop the disease, appears in the August 2003 edition of Environmental Health Perspectives, published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. The lead investigator of the study, Charles S. Via, M.D., professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, says previous studies have found that mercury exposure in animals can exacerbate pre-existing autoimmune disease and even induce autoimmune disease in susceptible animals.
Raynaud's Phenomenon existing connective tissue or autoimmune disease; cigarette smoking should be tested for an underlying disease. disorder, usually a connective tissue disorder. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_arthritis/raynaud.cfm
Extractions: @import url(/assets/UVAHealth/ssi/css/greystone_advance.css); Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health FIND A DOCTOR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLINICAL TRIALS Raynaud's phenomenon or, simply, Raynaud's, is a disorder characterized by decreased blood flow - usually to the fingers, and less frequently to the ears, toes, nipples, knees, or nose. Vascular spasms usually occur as attacks in response to cold exposure or emotional upset. Raynaud's can occur alone or may occur with other diseases. The diseases most frequently associated with Raynaud's are autoimmune or connective tissue diseases, among others, such as the following: systemic lupus erythematous (lupus)
Connective Tissue The connective tissue disease section incorporates cutaneous lupus cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic and autoimmune disease. in their global disease as it http://www.med.nyu.edu/sacu/clinics/connective.html
Extractions: DEPARTMENTS DIRECTORY ADVANCED SEARCH SCHOOL HOME ... Complex Medical Dermatology Connective Tissue The connective tissue disease section incorporates cutaneous lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, morphea/scleroderma, vasculitis, and all cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic and autoimmune disease. Patients with unusual or difficult diagnosis or treatment issues benefit from its consultative approach. Since the attending physician is both a board certified rheumatologist as well as a board certified dermatologist, patients benefit from his experience in their global disease as it relates to their cutaneous manifestations.
Arthritis Pathophysiology Rheumatoid Pathophysiology The disease process starts with some Arthritis And connective tissue Disorders Rheumatoid RA) is a systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease http://www.marketflex.com/arthritis/arthritis-pathophysiology-rheumatoid.html
Raynaud's Disease A relatively rare autoimmune disease affecting blood vessels and connective tissue that makes A chronic inflammatory disease that affects many tissues http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/001163.htm
Extractions: Resources Raynaud's disease refers to a disorder in which the fingers or toes (digits) suddenly experience decreased blood circulation. It is characterized by repeated episodes of color changes of the skin of digits on cold exposure or emotional stress Raynaud's disease can be classified as one of two types: primary (or idiopathic) and secondary (also called Raynaud's phenomenon). Primary Raynaud's disease has no predisposing factor, is more mild, and causes fewer complications. About half of all cases of Raynaud's disease are of this type. Women are five times more likely than men to develop primary Raynaud's disease. The average age of diagnosis is between 20 and 40 years. Approximately three out of ten people with primary Raynaud's disease eventually progress to secondary Raynaud's disease after diagnosis. About 15% of individuals improve. Secondary Raynaud's disease is the same as primary Raynaud's disease, but occurs in individuals with a predisposing factor, usually a form of collagen vascular disease. What is typically identified as primary Raynaud's is later identified as secondary once a predisposing disease is diagnosed. This occurs in approximately 30% of patients. As a result, the secondary type is often more complicated and severe, and is more likely to worsen. Several related conditions that predispose persons to secondary Raynaud's disease include scleroderma systemic lupus erythematosus rheumatoid arthritis and
Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder The site provides information about Mixed connective tissue disorder (MCTD), which is a little Scleroderma, Lupus, Myositis and other immune disease, and describes newer treatments including This http://members.aol.com/lindartc
Extractions: Main htmlAdWH('7002568', '234', '60'); NEW! Click here to join a group for spouses of people with Autoimmune Disease (Spousal Autoimmune Support Group). What is Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder? How do you know if you have Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder? What causes Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder? ... VIVIENDO CON EMTC What is Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder? Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder is an autoimmune process with symptoms of Scleroderma, Myositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus , Rheumatoid Arthritis and/or other autoimmune diseases. It is a description of a group of symptoms occurring together. This is different from a diagnosis that describes the underlying process. It is a disorder of the immune system, which normally functions to protect the body against invading infections and cancers, and toxins. In Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder, as in other autoimmune diseases parts of the complex immune system is over-active and produces increased amounts of abnormal antibodies that attack the patient's own organs. Sometimes MCTD is called Overlap Syndrome or Undifferentiated Mix Connective Tissue Disorder. Some writers discriminate between them claiming that each of these are different. Some argue MCTD is not a distinct entity at all, and is just one of the forms of Lupus or Scleroderma.
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) Mixed connective tissue disease (MTCD) is a rare connective tissue disorder. MCTD is used to describe what may be an overlapping group of connective tissue disorders that cannot be diagnosed in http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/nord/nord338.htm
Extractions: It is possible that the main title of the report Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Mixed connective tissue disease (MTCD) is a rare connective tissue disorder. MCTD is used to describe what may be an overlapping group of connective tissue disorders that cannot be diagnosed in more specific terms. These disorders include systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis, and scleroderma. Individuals with MCTD have symptoms of each of these disorders including arthritic, cardiac, pulmonary and skin manifestations; kidney disease; muscle weakness; and dysfunction of the esophagus. The exact cause of mixed connective tissue disease is unknown. Scleroderma Research Foundation
