Summary Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Relationship of Gene Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) to Its Modes of Inheritance and Etiology Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease whereby the antibodies produced by the B cells attack the host’s own healthy tissues, leading up to inflammations especially on tissues that made up the skin, kidney and joints. SLE is an example of a genetic disease due to gene interactions. The definition of ‘gene interactions’ here is that more than one gene can cause the disease

Abstract Most know Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) as simply lupus. It is difficult to diagnose and treat but the symptoms can be mentally and physically devastating for any patient. Many may not realize the extent to which a person with SLE is affected on a day to day basis. It is important for healthcare professionals to understand the disease process, including the cause, signs, symptoms, and treatment of SLE. By understanding the aforementioned, healthcare professionals can assist with reporting

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – otherwise known as lupus – is an inflammatory autoimmune condition and typically affects women of reproductive age and causes joint pain. Other manifestations of the disease include fatigue, rash, dry eyes/mouth, inflammation in other parts of the body, and blood cell abnormalities. One of the most worrisome complications of lupus is kidney disease, which is a common cause of dialysis dependence in

Lupus is known as “the cruel mystery” in the world of disease/medicine. 1.5 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Lupus, with the number possibly being a lot higher since it is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose in the WORLD (5 Million some form of Lupus) B. Relevance: You might ask why should I care? How does this affect me or what is it exactly? Well the truth is that most people don’t realize they have Lupus. It so difficult to diagnose it is know as the “great imitator”

Me’Gan Caesar December 3, 2010 Annotated Bibliography Lupus Erythematosus Szuda, Stephanie “Health: Life with Lupus.” The Times. 11 Jan 2008. 19 Nov 2010. <Mywebtimes.com> Summary: The story is about a 25 year old guy name Jason Holland. Jason is living with Lupus Erythematosus. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease. He has internal and external lupus that affects his internal organs and skin. He takes 15 pills a day just to make it through the day. He goes to the

Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine Clinical Pathology Department Association of STAT4 Gene Single-nucleotide Polymorphism with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Thesis Submitted for partial fulfillment of M.D. degree in clinical pathology By Marwa Abd El-Monem Mohamed Ateya MB.B.CH. Ass .lecturer of Clinical Pathology Faculty of Medicine Zagazig University Prof. Dr. Lamiaa Abd Al-wahab Mohammad Professor of Clinical Pathology Faculty of Medicine Zagazig University Prof. Dr. Asmaa

Lupus: The Cause and Effects on the Human Body Lupus Erythematosus, or Lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the human body to attack itself. Autoimmune (meaning “self” immune) diseases result in the body being unable to distinguish between foreign threats and the body’s healthy tissues. Lupus has the potential to range from a mild aesthetic inconvenience to a life-threatening ailment. There is believed to be about five million people worldwide who are living with a form of Lupus (Ginzler

Parvovirus B19 in a renal allograft: A case report and review of the literature. Oramas DM., Patel T., Setty S., Yeldandi V., Cabrera Abstract: Parvovirus B19 infection in solid organ transplanted recipient is an underdiagnosed entity. It is usually responsible for unexplained acute and chronic red blood cell aplasia not responding to erythropoietin therapy. Cases of Parvovirus B19 infection associated with pancytopenia, solid organ dysfunction, and allograft rejection have been also described

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in NCM 105 A Case Study on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus December 2010 Table of Contents Acknowledgement…………………….. 3 Objective………………………………. 4 Scope and Limitations............................. 5 Introduction…………………………….. 6 Review of Related Literature…………… 7-8 Case Analysis…………………………… 9 Health History………………………….. 10 Family Genogram………………………. 11 Anatomy and Physiology………………. 12-13 Pathophysiology………………………… 14-17 Nursing Assessment Tool……………….

Sjögren syndrome What is Sjögren syndrome? Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune condition characterized by dry mouth, dry eyes, rash, blood cell abnormalities, and Raynaud phenomenon (pain and color changes in the hands). It has a close association with thyroid disease, but it is unclear whether they have a direct relationship. Patients can also develop joint pains, pulmonary fibrosis, peripheral neuropathy, and mild anemia. Patients with Sjögren syndrome have a markedly increased risk of developing