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Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition that causes yourthyroidto become hyperactive, making it work harder than it needs to. It is one of the most commonthyroid problemsand the leading cause ofhyperthyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too many hormones. The condition ge...
(A target A1C is 7% or lower for people diagnosed with diabetes.) A personal or family history of autoimmune disease. Steps to Diagnosing LADA Once a person has been diagnosed with diabetes with above target levels of blood sugar, further investigation can begin to decipher what type of ...
is an immunologist, focusing on how the immune system impacts cardiovascular health. She also has a personal understanding of these types of diseases. When she was around 6 years old, she was diagnosed with the skin condition psoriasis—an autoimmune disease. It was unusual for a young...
However, inflammation can be a double-edged sword as in some people it can target the body's healthy cells, causing what is called an autoimmune disease.Given this danger, a new study from Cambridge University, U.K., has been looking into brain conditions that are not usua...
While the disease is highly complex and more studies are needed on what causes it, news of this breakthrough is welcome as the world navigates how to better manage lupus. What is lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning it impacts a person’s immune system. It commonly affects...
Immunotherapy is an active area of research in the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disorders, and allergies. Though scientists don’t have all the answers yet, you should still discuss whether immunotherapy is right for you and your condition. You may find that it may be an option after other...
What increases my risk for immune thrombocytopenia?An immune system disorder, such as an autoimmune disease, lupus, or HIV A recent viral infection or bacterial infection such as measles or H pylori Pregnancy Medicines that cause low platelet levels such as medicine for seizures Rarely, vaccines, ...
RA is a long-term autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and damage. RA causes your body's immune system to attack the synovial membrane (lining) in your joints. RA can also affect other organs, such as your eyes, heart, or lungs. RA may also increase your risk for ...
stage. Vaccination should also be suspended for patients undergoing chemotherapy, patients with hypertensive crisis, patients who have had heart attacks, and patients who are in the progressive stage of autoimmune neurological diseases. Otherwise, vaccination is still the most efficient way to protect ...