Florida State University College Of Medicine Digital Library ankylosing spondylitis Clinical Resources. Miscellaneous ankylosingspondylitis Clinical Resources Arthritis Foundation Homepage; http://fsumed-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/rheumatology/autoimmune/spondyloarthropath
Extractions: Clinical Resources by Topic: Rheumatology Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinical Resources Pediatrics Radiology Pathology Clinical Guidelines ... Miscellaneous Resources See also: Chapter 315: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Reactive Arthritis, and Undifferentiated Spondyloarthropathy Table of contents Chapter 16: Back and Neck Pain Table of contents Causes of Back Pain: Access document Congenital Anomalies of the Lumbar Spine:
AS Dietary Primer AS ankylosing spondylitis. Please refer to the glossary at the end of this paperfor more information. Modality and Expression of AS and autoimmune Conditions. http://www.kickas.org/as_dietary_primer.shtml
Extractions: John Merchant aureq@inreach.com Background: Much of the recent useful research into AS has been conducted at Kings College, London, by Doctor Alan Ebringer and his colleagues, together with his work at Middlesex Hospital, London. Their findings have been summarized in this primer for use by asweb.com, created and supported by Tony Browneller, as an outgrowth in support of the asweb, created and supported by Brian Harris.
Extractions: 4. Discussion Antibody elevations to Klebsiella pneumonias in AS patients were first reported in 1983 [5] and those original observations have since been confirmed in various centres [6]. Furthermore, antibodies to other gram negative organisms such as Escheric-hia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp, Shigella spp, and Yersinia enterolitica have not been found to be elevated in AS patients [5]. Additionally, a strong association between HLA-B27 and AS has been known for over 20 years [1]. These two observations were linked in 1987 [7] in the form of an amino acid homology between B*2705 and K. pneu-moniae nitrogenase. The data presented in this paper suggests a new sequence homology between B*2705 and another protein present in K. pneumoniae, the pulD secretion protein of the starch debranching pullulanase enzyme system (Table 1). Whilst the pulD sequence does not display the 100% homology shown with K. pneumoniae nitrogenase a similarity is nonetheless present in the form of a tetramer, (residues 596-599) (DRDE) and B*2705 (DRED). The pulD sequence (residues 596-599) only differs from the DRED sequence in B*2705 (74-77) and K. pneumoniae
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) Both allergy and traditional autoimmune disease such as ankylosing spondylitis,Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE), Sjoegren's syndrome (dry eye syndrome http://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disorders/autoimmune/aied.html
Extractions: AIED defined How common is it Diagnosis Treatment Education Index Autoimmune inner ear disease or "AIED" consists of a syndrome of progressive hearing loss and/or dizziness which is caused by antibodies or immune cells which are attacking the inner ear. The classic picture is reduction of hearing accompanied by tinnitus (ringing, hissing, roaring) which occurs over a few months. Variants are bilateral attacks of hearing loss and tinnitus which resemble Meniere's disease , and attacks of dizziness accompanied by abnormal blood tests for self-antibodies. About 50% of patients with AIED have balance symptoms. The immune system is complex and there are several ways that it can damage the inner ear. Both allergy and traditional "autoimmune disease" such as Ankylosing spondylitis , Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE), Sjoegren's syndrome (dry eye syndrome), Cogan's disease , ulcerative colitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma can cause or be associated with AIED. Another multisystem disease
University Of Glasgow - Immunology - Max Field Our research involves investigating genetic predispositions to autoimmune diseaseas demonstrated in ankylosing spondylitis, as well as septic arthritis which http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/immunology/people/field.htm
Extractions: MAIN AREA OF RESEARCH Our research involves investigating genetic predispositions to autoimmune disease as demonstrated in ankylosing spondylitis, as well as septic arthritis which may predispose to tissue disorders. BIOGRAPHY Dr Field graduated from University in London in 1977, undertook a clinical career initially in Oxford and subsequently joined the Charing Cross and Westminster University Medical School in London working as a lecturer in the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology. Dr Field joined the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases in 1991. PROJECTS Septic Arthritis This clinically based project has assessed septic arthritis because this is one of the most rapidly destructive arthritic diseases known to man. We have been investigating mechanisms of this joint destruction and predisposition to infection.
Extractions: But man has a sinful nature, and only God can help him to overcome it. Arthritis Twenty two million Americans are afflicted with the chronic joint pain of arthritis. Arthritis is characterized by an inflammation and/or pain in the joints. Common arthritic joints include the knees, wrists, elbows, fingers, toes, hips, shoulders, neck and back, but it can also strike in any of the body's 200 joints. At present, the word "arthritis" refers to more than 190 rheumatic diseases in which one or more joints become inflamed. Typical symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity of one or more joints. It can happen suddenly or gradually. Some people may feel a sharp burning or grinding pain, while others compare the pain to a toothache. Moving the affected joint usually hurts, although sometimes there is only stiffness. (3) "Joint disorders are the number one medical problem in the world," says Dr. Luke Bucci, a researcher and clinical nutritionist. Besides arthritis, there are other diseases which include aches and pains in connective tissues such as ligaments, tendons, muscles and bursae. If not treated, the prolonged inflammation can eventually cause severe damage to the joint itself. (3) The joints in the human body are cushioned by cartilage. In people with arthritis, the cartilage membranes become inflamed, puffy and warm. In days gone by, physicians could only offer pain medication and cortisone as a quick fix, but now there is new hope through nutrition. Through nutrition it is now possible to rebuild the cartilage in our joints using nutrients like glucosamine with chondroitin. (3)
Extractions: Arthritis is a general term used to describe more than 100 chronic diseases of the joints, bones, and muscles. The two most common and best known types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, a wearing away of the cushioning cartilage in the joints; and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes painful and often disabling joint inflammation. Arthritis also includes a range of diseases that affect the muscles, connective tissues and organs, such as fibromyalgia, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, scleroderma, gout, and even Lyme disease. Symptoms can range from pain and stiffness in a few joints to serious and severe damage to many joints and internal organs.
CCHS Clinical Digital Library American autoimmune Related Diseases Association Homepage Medical InformationList of documents ankylosing spondylitis Access document. HealthSouth Disease http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/patientinfo/rheumatology/autoimmune/spondyloarthropat
Extractions: Patient/Family Resources by Topic: Rheumatology Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient/Family Resources Pediatrics Spanish Miscellaneous See also: Arthritis Foundation: Homepage American College of Rheumatology: Homepage American Academy of Family Physicians (familydoctor.org): Homepage University of Birmingham (U.K.) Dept of Rheumatology: Homepage American Pain Foundation: Homepage American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association: Homepage MEDLINE plus Medical Encyclopedia: Table of contents InteliHealth
CCHS Clinical Digital Library ankylosing spondylitis Clinical Resources. Miscellaneous ankylosingspondylitis Clinical Resources Arthritis Foundation Homepage; http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/rheumatology/autoimmune/spondyloarthropathie
Extractions: Clinical Resources by Topic: Rheumatology Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinical Resources Pediatrics Radiology Pathology Clinical Guidelines ... Miscellaneous Resources See also: Chapter 315: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Reactive Arthritis, and Undifferentiated Spondyloarthropathy Table of contents Chapter 16: Back and Neck Pain Table of contents Causes of Back Pain: Access document Congenital Anomalies of the Lumbar Spine:
Links For Juvenile Arthritis ankylosing spondylitis A good site on ankylosing spondylitis with a listing ofsupport groups and other good The Scleroderma autoimmune Support Ring. http://www.geocities.com/wncjra/links.html
Extractions: The following is a list of web sites that deal with juvenile arthritis. This list will be growing as I find more links. If you know of any others that would be good to add to this page, please e-mail us. Select a category below or look through them all: Information Support Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Juvenile Lupus ... Web Rings The Arthritis Foundation The American Juvenile Arthritis Organization The Washington Bone and Joint Clinic
Klebsiella Pneumoniae* ankylosing spondylitis (autoimmune disease). The autoimmune disease, ankylosingspondylitis, is thought to be a possible sequela of Klebsiella infection. http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/year2/mmid/bms5300/bugs/klebpne.html
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Children's the meaning of ankylosing spondylitis, symptoms, diagnosis Contact the ankylosingSpondylitits Association, PO Box 5872 Title Understanding autoimmune diseases. http://www.seattlechildrens.org/parents/childcite/SearchResults.asp?KeySubject=1
Extractions: A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (8 pages / 279 KB). More information on using PDF files. P atients with autoimmune diseases are frequently encountered by family physicians. It is important to understand not only the systemic effects of these diseases but also their ocular manifestations (Table 1) . Most ocular complications involve the cornea but may also include the conjunctiva, uvea, sclera, retina, and surrounding structures (Figure 1) . The majority of these diseases will ultimately need to be referred to an ophthalmologist. See page 937 for definitions of strength-of-evidence levels contained in this article. Rheumatoid Arthritis Approximately 25 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will have ocular manifestations. These may include keratoconjunctivitis sicca, scleritis, episcleritis, keratitis, peripheral corneal ulceration, and less common entities such as choroiditis, retinal vasculitis, episcleral nodules, retinal detachments, and macular edema. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eye syndrome, is the most common ocular manifestation of RA and has a reported prevalence of 15 to 25 percent.
Sign Up For Email On Many Allergic And Autoimmune Diseases Rheumatological Immunological Conditions (Allergic and autoimmune Conditions).Allergies Amyloidosis ankylosing spondylitis Antiphospholipid Syndrome Asthma http://www.medicalmailbox.com/rheumimmune.htm
Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Rheumatology Last Updated: August 17, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Marie-Strümpell disease, von Bechterew disease, von Bechterew's disease AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Lawrence H Brent, MD , Chair, Program Director, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University Lawrence H Brent, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association of Immunologists American College of Physicians , and American College of Rheumatology Editor(s): Kristine M Lohr, MD , Associate Chief, Program Director, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Tennessee School of Medicine;
Merck Newsroom ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that primarily affects thespine, usually leading to pain, stiffness and immobility of the lower back. http://www.merck.com/newsroom/press_releases/102802.html
Extractions: NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 28, 2002 In the primary efficacy analysis of a new study, ARCOXIA TM (etoricoxib) demonstrated superior results versus placebo in treating patients with ankylosing spondylitis. The study showed the combined group of patients taking ARCOXIA 90 mg or 120 mg once daily demonstrated significant improvements on the primary measurements of pain, function and global assessments at six weeks versus placebo. A significant difference in efficacy between the patients taking ARCOXIA and patients taking naproxen 500 mg twice daily also was seen at six weeks. Researchers presented the results of the new study at the 66 th "In this study, patients treated with ARCOXIA experienced significant improvements in several types of measurements, including pain, inflammation, global assessments, function and mobility compared to those treated with placebo or naproxen," said Agustin Melian, director of clinical research, Merck & Co., Inc. "This is the first time a COX-2 inhibitor showed statistically significant improvements over a non-selective NSAID in treating this highly inflammatory disease."
Extractions: To investigate whether the 3 most common mutations in the gene that confer susceptibility to Crohn's disease (CD) are also associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). DNA from 112 patients with AS and 168 controls of homogenous Spanish ancestry were studied. The frequencies of the pathogenic alleles of , and ) were determined by analysis of the melting curves after hybridization with FRET probes on a Light Cycler real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system. allelic frequencies in controls ( , 0.042) did not significantly differ from patients with AS ( The 3 most common CD mutations do not contribute to disease susceptibility to AS, and therefore do not explain the susceptibility locus for AS in chromosome 16q. (J Rheumatol 2003;30:102-4)
Autoimmune Diseases A Patient's Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. American autoimmune Related DiseasesAssociation. Information ankylosing spondylitis. Learning About Scleroderma. http://www.awhn.org.au/autoimmune.htm
Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers To Frequently Asked Questions - ankylosing spondylitis is inherited, but for some reason not all in a family willhave this problem. It is not clear whether this is a type of autoimmune http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/new/DISEASE_FAQ/Ankylosing_Spondylitis.htm
Extractions: Question: Is Ankylosing Spondylitis hereditary? Answer: The tendency to acquire ankylosing spondylitis is inherited, but for some reason not all in a family will have this problem. It is not clear whether this is a type of autoimmune connective tissue disease or related to other problems with the inherited genes. AS is commonly seen with the histocompatibility antigen HLA-B27. Over 90% of patients will have this antigen (inherited). However, if you inherit the antigen only about 2% of these individuals will develop the disease. Twins run about 50-65%, so there is something besides inheritance which causes the disease.
