Tag: Immune Disorders
Biologic Response Modifier Use in Kids Ups Infectious Complications
Risk varies with class of BRM; increased risk of mycobacterial, viral, fungal, opportunistic infections
ISG15 Deficiency Linked to Antiviral Immunity in Humans
In contrast to Isg15-deficient mice, deficient patients have no enhanced susceptibility to viruses
New Insight Might Aid Diagnosis, Treatment of Sjögren’s Syndrome
Mouse model shows role for proteins in enhanced release of CTSS in Sjögren's syndrome patient tears
Serotonin Directly Implicated in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Serotonin shows fundamental role through regulation of the Th17/T-regulatory cell balance
Hydrolyzed Infant Formulas Don’t Shield Against Asthma, Allergies
Review of nearly 70 years of data found no protective effect
Red Ginseng, Vitamin C May Increase Immune Cell Activity
In experimental study, supplements enhance T, NK cell activation, suppress viral replication
Guidelines Presented for Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Short corticotropin test recommended as the gold standard diagnostic tool to establish diagnosis
Many With Nonceliac Wheat Sensitivity Have Autoimmune Dz
Higher proportion of patients with NCWS, celiac versus irritable bowel syndrome have autoimmune dz
Six-Minute Walk Test Predictive for Pulmonary Hypertension
6MW stress echocardiography noninvasively predicts PH development in connective tissue disease
Autoimmune Risk Up for Relatives of Those With Celiac Disease
Increased risk of nonceliac autoimmune disease for first-degree relatives, spouses of celiac patients
