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Antibodies in Vaccines: Risks and Case Studies

Explore the impact of antibodies in vaccines and their link to autoimmune diseases through case studies. Uncover the safety signals related to various antibodies and their potential risks in COVID vaccine recipients. Discover how antibodies like Beta-2 Glycoprotein, Antiplatelet, and DNA can lead to

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Northwestern University Scientists Discover Potential Lupus Cure

Northwestern researchers pinpointed the specific cells responsible for triggering lupus cure and developed strategies to directly target these cells, potentially reversing the disease

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Immune Response Regulation and Autoimmunity Overview

The immune system maintains a balance through tolerance mechanisms to prevent autoimmunity. Central and peripheral tolerance play crucial roles in immune unresponsiveness to self-antigens. Failure in immune regulation can lead to autoimmune diseases like diabetes and lupus. Vaccination, discovered b

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Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in Dentistry

This content explores various systemic diseases and their oral manifestations relevant to dentistry. It covers associations between heart disease and periodontal disease, effects of chronic corticosteroid use on the pulmonary system, endocrine disorders like diabetes and thyroid issues, autoimmune d

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Schedule of Ratings for Skin Conditions in CFR 38.4.118

This document outlines the Schedule of Ratings for various skin conditions, including burn scars, dermatitis, leishmaniasis, lupus, tuberculosis luposa, dermatophytosis, bullous disorders, skin neoplasms, infections, collagen-vascular diseases, and more. It provides detailed descriptions and classif

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Skin Manifestations of Connective Tissue Diseases - Lecture Highlights

This lecture series discusses the various skin manifestations of connective tissue diseases, focusing on Lupus Erythematosus and other related conditions. It covers different types of Lupus, its effects on the body systems, treatment options, and psychosocial impacts. Additionally, the presentation

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Understanding Tuberculosis of the Skin: Clinical Aspects, Diagnosis, and Treatment

This comprehensive guide explores the different types of tuberculosis affecting the skin, including localized and generalized forms, as well as tuberculide. It covers clinical features, diagnostic methods like the tuberculin test, and treatment recommendations for conditions such as lupus vulgaris.

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Ceftazidime Dosage Modification in Renal Failure Cases

Ceftazidime dosage adjustments are crucial in patients with renal impairment to prevent toxicity or suboptimal treatment. Factors like renal function, drug elimination route, and therapeutic window must be considered. Proper dosing ensures effective treatment while avoiding adverse effects in patien

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Understanding Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome and Its Clinical Implications

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is an acquired disorder characterized by recurrent thrombosis or pregnancy complications due to autoantibodies against phospholipid-binding plasma proteins. Learn about its classification, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnostic antibodies. Discover how lupus an

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Clinical Trials: Barriers and Facilitators in Enrollment Process

Explore the barriers, facilitators, and mediators in clinical trials enrollment process, along with examples and definitions discussed during Lupus Conversations focus groups. Understand how family support, healthcare provider relationships, and patient motivation play key roles in easing the enroll

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Interesting Case Conference - Brian C. Radlinski, MD (January 27, 2015)

A detailed case conference discussing the clinical history, prior treatments, blood bank reports, and a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction in a 43-year-old Caucasian female with systemic lupus erythematosus, end-stage renal disease, and multiple medical interventions. The presentation highlights

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Capitalization Rules for Races, Nationalities, and Species

Learn how to properly capitalize races, nationalities, and species in your writing. Always capitalize races such as Chinese, Indian, and Hispanic. Capitalize nationalities and nation-related words like French, Swiss, and Spanish. When writing species names, capitalize the first part of the scientifi

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