Interesting Facts About The Immune System
Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Causes
Causes
The disease process leading to scleroderma appears to occur as an autoimmune response, where an abnormal immune system attacks the body itself. In scleroderma, this response produces inflammation (swelling) and an overproduction of collagen. Collagen is the tough protein that helps build connective tissues such as tendons, bones, and ligaments. Collagen also participates in the formation of scar tissue. Most likely this disease is caused by a number of inherited (genetic) abnormalities, wi...
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Expert & Community Posts
Modern Living & Our Immune System
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...allergies and allergic asthma are all disorders of the immune system. Our immune system is... Read more »
Rethinking the Cause of Alzheimer's
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...disappointing. This, coupled with new information about the immune system, has led to some calls... Read more »
Benefits of Omega-3 for Bipolar Uncertain
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...the action of EPA improving both blood flow and the immune system. DHA is thought to have an... Read more »
Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Multiple Sclerosis
By Dr. Kantor , Health Expert...lymphocytes (white blood cells) and thereby resets the immune system and stops the body from... Read more »
Should People With Asthma Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?
By Fred Little , Health Expert...these severe infections - people with a weakened immune system (for varied reasons including... Read more »
Health Guide
New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
...discuss Rituxan, a medication which targets B lymphocytes. B lymphocytes are cells of the adaptive immune system which express cell surface receptors which can cause cells to react against... Read more »Complementary and Alternative Medicine
...are going to be safe. We think of MS an autoimmune disease -- meaning that the body's military, or immune system, gets misdirected, and instead of attacking foreign invaders, like bacteria and... Read more »10 Steps to Increase Your Parent's Mental Agility and Memory
...the brain and its function. Other physical challenges are probably reducing the effectiveness of the immune system; therefore, the addition of all the more antioxidants can definitely benefit the... Read more »Endometriosis: Causes
...the blood stream.The lymphatic system filters fluid from around cells. It is an important part of the immune system. When people refer to swollen glands in the neck, they are usually referring to... Read more »Five Steps to a Healthier Sex Life
...issues. Keep medically fit. Have a checkup for sexually transmitted infections every year.Protect your immune system. Eat well, get enough rest, and limit your use of alcohol, tobacco, and other... Read more »Images
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