Autoimmune Disorders Spinal Problems
Autoimmune diseases are disorders in which the body's immune system reacts against some of its own tissue and produces antibodies to attack itself.
To better understand autoimmune diseases, one must understand how
The immune system is a network of organs, cells and molecules that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign (not of the body) invaders such as germs, bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. When one of these invaders (antigens) tries to break...
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Synovial biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A synovial biopsy is the removal of a piece of tissue lining a joint. The tissue is called the synovial membrane.Alternative NamesBiopsy - synovial... Read more »
Spinal injury: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - spinal injuryInformationThe following organization is a good resource for information on spinal injury:National... Read more »
Spinal/neck injury
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body. The cord passes through your neck and back. A spinal cord injury... Read more »
Spinal muscular atrophy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, eventually leading to... Read more »
Spinal cord abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal cord abscess is swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord.Alternative... Read more »
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