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Positive results from etanercept pilot study against dermatomyositis

Additionally, two etanercept-treated participants developed elevated anti-nuclear antibodies during the study, but none developed systemic lupus erythematosus. The authors noted that the small sample size and allowance of rescue treatment in this tri...

Jun 15, 2011

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Pulmonary patient earns state honor for positive attitude, inspiration to others

She was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid syndrome. Brandenberger started a smile box for the patients and staff in the center. It includes candy as well as inspirational quotes printed on small pieces of paper. ...

May 28, 2011

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African Americans with SLE have higher antibody response to influenza vaccination: Study

New research shows that African Americans with systemic lupus erythematosus had a higher antibody response to influenza vaccination than European American patients.

May 19, 2011

Recent systemic lupus erythematosus Discussions

Inflammatory MS Genes Identified - MSWorld Forums

We all know that women with MS get better when pregnant. A new study published online on March 14, 2011 in the Archives of Neurology, New Molecular Mechanism for Multiple Sclerosis Identified, compared a gene signature for pregnant MS patients to th...

Mar 19, 2011

BREAKTHROUGH: New Spinal Fluid Analysis Distinguishes Lyme from CFS

Originally Posted by Riley Does anyone know the diagnostic criteria used for the CFS patients in this study or how they were chosen to be included? Riley, it looks like t...

Feb 24, 2011

Stem Cell Transplant study (ziggy's procedure) - Crohns Disease Forum - Support group and forum for IBD, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Due to the request of Ziggy, here is the research which is currently being conducted on Stem Cells by Dr. Burt, and Craig. Blood First Edition Paper, prepublished online September 13, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2010-06-292391 Autologous nonm...

Nov 17, 2010

Vitamin D Found to Influence Over 200 Genes, Highlighting Links to Disease - Bodybuilding.com Forums

The extent to which vitamin D deficiency may increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases is dramatically highlighted in newly published research. Scientists have mapped the points at which vitamin D interacts with our DNA -- and ide...

Aug 23, 2010

Vitamin D Deficiency Found to Influence Over 200 Diseases, Supplementation Recommen. - Bodybuilding.com Forums

Aug 23, 2010

Vitamin D Deficiency Found to Influence Over 200 Genes, Highlighting Links to Disease - Bodybuilding.com Forums

Aug 23, 2010

Physical illness evaluated as mental disorder

The following studies suggest that symptoms of chronic physical illness can be mistaken for mental illness. What stood out for me is the elevated scores on the scales of depression, hysteria, and hypochondriasis. The psychosocial im...

Oct 23, 2010

systemic lupus erythematosus Questions

What is the likelihood of this progressing to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the future?

Answer: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic, disfiguring skin disease which is part of the LE (lupus erythematosus) spectrum of disease, which also includes systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and subacute cutaneous lupus (SCLE). It can also be a f...

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Frequently Asked Questions

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What is systemic lupus erythematosus?

Answer: Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus as it is more commonly known, is a chronic inflammatory disease that involves the immune system. The immune system is supposed to protect the body against foreign agents such as bacteria or viruses, but in lupus...

Systemic Lupus - Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosis?

Answer: Systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE is one of a group of illnesses calledautoimmune diseases. The immune system is the bodies defence against attack byforeign organisms like viruses and bacteria. One of the ways that theimmune system works is b...

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Who is a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Specialist in Sydney Australia?

Answer: Rheumatologists are the type of specialists that treat lupus. The American College of Rheumatology offers an exhaustive data base...Popularity: 30

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What causes Lupus?

Answer: Like all auto immune diseases, little is known about the causes and triggers of Lupus. Experts tend to agree that family history is a contributing factor although this is an accepted AdvertisementGA_googleFillSlot("468x60-Embedded-Article"); characte...

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What diseases is Neovacs working on ?

Answer: Neovacs Kinoids target indications that represent very large potential markets, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn s disease, lupus, psoriasis, age-related macular degeneration and certain cancers. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflamma...

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Does a high amount of RF mean that I have a bad case of arthritis?

Answer: Not necessarily. While it is true that high amounts of RA are found in people with a severe, active case of rheumatoid arthritis, high levels may also result from Sjögren’s syndrome or other inflammatory conditions. Increased RF levels in ...

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