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News: January 07, 2009

Stakeholder Insight - Systemic Lupus Erythematosu...
Stakeholder Insight - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Imprecise segmentation complicates treatment algorithms Stakeholder Insight - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Imprecise segmentation complicates treatment ...
Source:PR-inside.com
Date:December 5, 2008
SELF-TEST: Patho puzzle
... in the morning when she arises. This pain is most likely caused by which disorder? a. rheumatoid arthritis b. systemic lupus erythematosus c. gouty arthritis d. osteoarthritis 8. A 73-year-old patient is admitted with difficulty breathing. His ...
Source:Nursing Center
Date:December 3, 2008
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gala Celebrates Families ...
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, South Pacific Star Kelli O'Hara, and CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood pay tribute to the Paradysz and Selkowitz families at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's "Life Without ...
Source:Press Release News From 24-7 Press Release
Date:November 26, 2008
ImmuPharma, Cephalon Ink Potential $500M Lupuzor ...
... agreement giving Cephalon Inc. the option on an exclusive, worldwide license to Lupuzor in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. The product is currently in a Phase IIb study in Europe and Latin America, which if positive will trigger ...
Source:BioWorld
Date:November 25, 2008
Cephalon, Inc. and ImmuPharma plc Sign a $15 Mill...
... to obtain an exclusive, worldwide license to the investigational medication Lupuzor(TM) for the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. ImmuPharma is now conducting a large Phase IIb study of Lupuzor in patients in Europe and Latin America. Under ...
Source:BioSpace
Date:November 25, 2008
Medical Edge: Salt taste rarely a sign of serious...
... in women over age 40. Often, people with Sjogren's syndrome also have other autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis. It's reasonable to ask your dentist or medical doctor about what may be causing the salty ...
Source:Post-Bulletin
Date:November 24, 2008
Daredevil' Amy's miracle life
... Doctors blamed her sudden bout of colds and rashes on puberty but within months she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a potentially fatal disease which can damage vital organs. Despite constant fatigue, headaches and crippling ...
Source:The West Australian
Date:November 22, 2008
Alternative Medicines for Lupus Erythematosus
"Alternative Medicines for Lupus Erythematosus." 20 June 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008.
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 21, 2008
Coughing Up Blood
... (see metastatic lung cancer ) Pneumonia Pulmonary aspiration (inhaling blood into the lungs) Pulmonary edema Systemic lupus erythematosus Tuberculosis Wegener's granulomatosis Diagnostic tests that may make you cough up blood may include: Cough ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 21, 2008
Complete Blood Count
... due to infection, tumor or fibrosis) Presence of cytotoxic substance Autoimmune/collagen-vascular diseases (such as lupus erythematosus ) Disease of the liver or spleen Radiation exposure High numbers of WBCs (leukocytosis) may indicate: Infectious ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 21, 2008
Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
... polyneuropathy. It may occur in association with other conditions such as HIV, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus erythematosus, chronic active hepatitis, and blood cell abnormalities. Symptoms A neurological exam shows sensory problems and weakness. ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 20, 2008
Celiac Disease - Sprue
... types of intestinal cancer Neurological conditions Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus Symptoms The symptoms of celiac disease can vary significantly from person to person. Symptoms may be intestinal or ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 20, 2008
Cardiomyopathy
... severe high blood pressure, nutritional deficiences (particularly selenium, thiamine, and L-carnitine), systemic lupus erythematosus, celiac disease, and end-stage kidney disease. Specific types of cardiomyopathy include: Dilated cardiomyopathy : ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 20, 2008
Cardiac Tamponade
... open heart surgery, recent invasive heart procedures, radiation therapy to the chest, hypothyroidism and systemic lupus erythematosus . Cardiac tamponade occurs in approximately 2 out of 10,000 people. Although there are no specific laboratory tests ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 20, 2008
Antinuclear Antibody Panel
... antibody. Images: ANA; ANA panel This test is used when autoimmune disease is suspected (particularly systemic lupus erythematosus ). This test can also be performed when a patient has unexplained symptoms such as arthritis , rashes, or chest pain. ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 20, 2008
Antibody Titer
... are measured to determine: The strength of an immune response to the body's own tissue in diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE ) and other autoimmune disorders . The need for a booster immunization Whether a recent vaccine ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 20, 2008
Anti-smooth Muscle Antibody Test
... can also be present in infectious mononucleosis . The test also helps distinguish autoimmune hepatitis from systemic lupus erythematosus . What the risks are Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling light-headed Hematoma (blood accumulating under the ...
Source:How Stuff Works
Date:November 20, 2008
Mouth ulcers are usually not serious
... pemphigoid, celiac disease (gluten sensitivity), Crohn's disease, gingivostomatitis, leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, lupus erythematosus, neutropenia (low white cell count), oral thrush (fungal infection) and ulcerative colitis. The treatment ...
Source:Connecticut Post
Date:November 17, 2008
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