CIDP and GBS differ mainly in onset, course and prognosis. CIDP has a relapsing or steadily progressive course over months or years. Although remission may occur spontaneously with time, the disorder frequently follows a progressive course leading to...
Reprinted with permisison of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.com If ever two things were once considered mutually exclusive, they were... Read more »
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Check the websties of the National... Read more »
I thought we would delve into more biology this week since we have discussed many psychosocial topics lately. A diagnosis of type 1... Read more »
A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis... Read more »
Many studies have found that caregiver’s immune systems suffer from the stress of caregiving. It was easy for me to see that depression... Read more »
Scientists say they may have found a way to track the start of autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and... Read more »
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Sensorimotor polyneuropathy causes a decreased ability to move or feel (sensation) due to nerve damage.Alternative NamesPolyneuropathy -... Read more »
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Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy involves nerve swelling and irritation (inflammation) that leads to a loss of strength or sensation. ... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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An autoimmune liver disease panel is a series of tests performed when autoimmune liver disease is suspected. An autoimmune liver disease means that... Read more »