Autoimmune Diseases: List, Types, Causes, and Facts: Publications and Documents
Summary
This compilation comprises articles and research papers focusing on various autoimmune diseases, including conditions like VEXAS syndrome, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and celiac disease. These publications offer insights into causes, symptoms, and treatments, serving as valuable resources for individuals seeking to understand these conditions. For example, the article on VEXAS syndrome provides statistics on its prevalence in the United States, particularly among men, highlighting the importance of awareness and early detection. The publications provide a wealth of knowledge through detailed lists, types, and facts, covering conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. They include medical journals, patient guides, and research summaries that break down complex topics into clear, useful insights. Such information is particularly beneficial for seniors and individuals with disabilities, as it aids in recognizing symptoms and seeking timely medical intervention. For instance, the article on Lambert-Eaton syndrome discusses how the immune system attacks neuromuscular junctions, leading to muscle weakness, which is crucial information for those experiencing related symptoms.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| VEXAS Syndrome Prevalence in America The study provides statistics on how common VEXAS syndrome is in the United States, particularly among men, who also happen to be the most to die from it. | ||
| Immune System Connections Map Reveals Therapeutic Opportunities Researchers create a connectivity map of the human immune system showing how immune cells communicate with each other and ways to modulate these pathways in disease. | ||
| Lambert-Eaton Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments General information regarding Lambert-Eaton syndrome, a condition in which the human immune system attacks the neuromuscular junctions. | ||
| Histiocytosis: Symptoms, Treatment, Information Information regarding Histiocytosis, a group of rare disorders involving cells that usually have important roles as part of the immune system. | ||
| How To Build Your Immune System: Diet and Exercise Information relating to the human immune system including foods that help boost your immunity to certain health conditions. | ||
| Updated Guidelines Enhance Gout Management and Care Updated, evidence-based guidelines for gout management, detailing pharmacologic and lifestyle strategies to improve patient outcomes. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Celiac Disease: Depression and Disordered Eating in Women Research shows women with celiac disease more likely than general population to report symptoms of depression and disordered eating even when they adhere to gluten-free diet. | ||
| Sjogren's Syndrome: Inability to Cry Patients with Sjogren's syndrome experience dryness of the eyes and mouth as well as other parts of the body including the inability to cry. | ||
| Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis an Autoimmune Disease Study findings support the classification of chronic ulcerative stomatitis (CUS) as a new autoimmune disease. | ||
| Celiac Disease Rates Rising With More Cases in Elderly University of Maryland study finds celiac disease incidence doubled every 15 years since 1974, with increasing cases developing later in life among the elderly. | ✓ ✓ | |
| New Drug Target for Immune Diseases Discovered How certain immune cells create protective antibodies against infections or pathological antibodies present in autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. | ||
| New Promising Therapy for Systemic Sclerosis Scleroderma is characterized by a fibrosis thickening of tissues due to the accumulation of matrix proteins that are not re-absorbed. | ||
| Harnessing the Immune System's Diagnostic Power Immuno-signaturing could provide rapid pre-symptomatic diagnosis for a broad range of ailments. | ||
| Understanding Gout: Health Risks and Management Strategies Gout poses serious health risks, including joint damage and links to obesity and heart disease; effective management requires medication and lifestyle changes. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Important Autoimmune Diseases Control Mechanism Discovered Discovery is of significance to treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis rheumatoid arthritis and Systemic lupus erythematosus. | ||
| The Human Immune System and Celiac Disease Aspects of immune system disturbance which lead to the development of coeliac disease. | ||
| Deadly Immune Response in War Casualties, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Car Accidents Deadly immune response kills thousands a year who suffer battlefield casualties, heart attacks, strokes, automobile accidents and oxygen deprivation. | ||
| Arthritis Foundation Awareness to Reduce Osteoarthritis Arthritis Foundation initiative to dramatically reduce the impact of osteoarthritis on Americans. | ||
| Rejuvenating the Immune System The main task of the immune system is to protect the body against invading pathogens. | ||
| Hairspray and Lipstick Common Environmental Triggers for Autoimmune Diseases Environmental pollution a concern to those genetically predisposed to an autoimmune diseases like arthritis. | ||
| Improved Vision and Inflammation in Graves Eye Disease Rituximab is a potentially effective new treatment for the most severe forms of Graves eye disease. | ||
| Ankylosing Spondylitis: Knee, Hip and Spine Pain Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis a chronic inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease affecting spinal joints and causing eventual fusion of the spine. | ||
| Celiac Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a digestive and autoimmune disorder. | ✓ | |
| Autoinflammatory Disease Model Reveals Role for Innate Immunity Auto-inflammatory diseases are a relatively new classification of diseases that are different from autoimmune diseases or allergies. | ||
| Reactive Arthritis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Information on Reactive arthritis, a type of arthritis which affects a persons eyes urethra skin and joints. | ||
| Myasthenia Gravis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Myasthenia Gravis is a form of chronic autoimmune disorder resulting in progressive skeletal muscle weakness. | ||
| Sjogren's Syndrome: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Sjogrens syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes a lack of sufficient moisture production in specific glands in a persons body. | ||
| Dermatomyositis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Dermatomyositis is an acquired myopathy disease which affects muscles and is characterized by a distinctive skin rash and inflammation. | ||
| Pernicious Anemia: Definition, Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis and Treatment Information regarding Pernicious anemia a form of megaloblastic anemia that happens when the body is unable to absorb vitamin B12. | ||
| Graves Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism and causes hyperthyroidism which causes the thyroid glands to produce excessive amounts of hormones. | ||
| Addison's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Comprehensive guide on Addison's disease covering causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for effective management. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Hashimotos Thyroiditis is a thyroid gland disorder that was discovered by Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto in 1912. | ||
| Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS): Causes, Tests and Treatment Antiphospholipid Syndrome is an immune system disorder characterized by excessive blood clotting that may present complications with pregnancy. | ||
| Vitamin D Supplementation Effects on Autoimmune Disease Research suggests vitamin D deficiency in autoimmune disease patients may be a consequence rather than cause, with supplementation potentially worsening symptoms. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Human Immune System: Your Body's Defense Mechanism Learn how the human immune system protects against bacteria, viruses, and disease through white blood cells, antibodies, and specialized defense mechanisms. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Stopping Autoimmunity Before it Strikes Current research describes a new method to track the development of autoimmune diseases before the onset of symptoms. | ||
| Immune System has Ability to Learn Half of the immune system has a hidden talent finding will help scientists understand the human immune system. | ||
| New Way to Stop Autoimmune Diseases and Transplant Rejection New finding opens up a new way to stop autoimmune diseases and transplant rejection in patients. |
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