Cancer and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: How are they similar yet different? Cancer and Lupus: How are they similar yet different? Cancer and Lupus are significant diseases of today that have no cures and kill millions. Cancer and Lupus can be treated with success‚ giving extended life to those patients diagnosis with such lethal illnesses. Daily citizens around the world raise awareness for a cure of both Cancer and Lupus. “Cancer and Lupus are two difference diseases
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune heterogenous disease‚ meaning it is caused by many genes and alleles and variations of those genes. According to the Journal of Rare Diseases‚SLE is characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against nuclear antigens (1). An estimated 1 per 1000 individuals are affected overall‚ qualifying SLE as a rare disease. Females are more affected at a female to male ratio of 10:1. Researchers believe that‚ as many females become susceptible during pregnancy
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Autoimmune Disease: Lupus HCA/240 Lupus is a lifelong dangerous disease that causes the human body to intrude on one’s immune system. Even our very own‚ latest superstar Michael Jackson had the autoimmune disease lupus. This disease causes tissue to be eaten‚ brain cells to stop working‚ organs to be destroyed‚ and so much more. As we all know‚ the body will shut down if all parts are not working properly. It is safe to say that the organs go hand and hand with one another. In other words
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Like other autoimmune diseases‚ lupus occurs when the body’ own tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Symptoms of lupus can vary from one person to another‚ and may come and go. There is no total cure of lupus. The goal of treatment is geared toward symptoms relief to protect the vital organs of the body. Better see your doctor immediately if you suspect
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can potentially affect all of the systems of the body. This disease can often be seen along with other autoimmune disorders. SLE is characterized by the antibodies of a patient beginning to attack normal healthy cells. “The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans‚ and at least five million people worldwide‚ have a form of lupus‚” The Lupus Foundation of America (2015). It is often difficult and can take up
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happens when the very vehicle that carries the essence of life turns on itself? The body is attached to life until its last breath‚ so when it starts crumbling‚ not because of what is outside‚ but what is inside‚ life can become concerning. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus‚ also known as SLE is a disorder‚ which occurs when the immune system attacks itself. An overactive immune system strips away a person’s healthy foundation and creates an unstable and fragile body. Unfortunately‚ there are no cures for
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identify small molecule inhibitors for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Online address: http://www.molmed.org doi: 10.2119/2008-00028.Chen INTRODUCTION Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a prototypic systemic autoimmune disorder that is characterized by anti-nuclear
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Disease Erythropoietin Stimulating Agent (Potassium containing salt substitute) Non Steroidal Anti inflammatory Drug Protein:Creatinine Ratio (best lab test for proteinuria) Parathyroid hormone Renal Artery Stenosis Renal Replacement Therapy Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Introducing eGFR Promoting good CKD management What is eGFR? Glomerular filtration rate is the best measure of overall kidney function. It is normally around 100mL/min so the result roughly
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Recurrent‚ and Moderate 300.7: Body Dysmorphic Disorder 307.1: Anorexia Nervosa 304.90: Other Substance Dependence Axis II 301.22 Schizotypal Personality Disorder 301.4: Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Axis III Vitiligo Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Axis IV 995.54: Physical Abuse of child V61.20: Parent-Child Relational Problem Axis V 68 Michael Jackson showed evidence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder due to the significant impairment that his idealizations caused on his personal
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Questions for Critical Thinking A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O’Connor 1) What is the grandmother’s attitude toward the South as opposed to the rest of her family’s attitude‚ particularly her grandson’s? How do you account for the difference? In the short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find‚” the grandmother’s attitude toward the South is that the “old South” was better than the current South. For example‚ in paragraph 14‚ John Wesley‚ the grandson‚ states “Let’s go through Georgia
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