PPT-SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematous

09112013 SLE An autoimmune disease of the bodys connective tissues primarily the immune system attacks parts of the cell nucleus It is a Type III hypersensitivity reaction caused by antibodyimmune complex formation . C. Stephen Foster, M.D. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease, particularly prevalent in women, probably with a genetic predisposition with "triggering" from co Dr. Shauna O’Sullivan, DO, FACP. Assistant Professor of Medicine, USUHS. March 28, 2015. www.myquincy.net. Disclaimer. Nothing to disclose. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, DoD, or the United States . Ryan Douglas Turnewitsch. Brandon Joseph Stewart. December 2, 2014. Biology 430. SLE – What is it?. Systemic . lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies resulting from the dysfunction of T cells, B cells, and dendritic cells. . Christina McConnell, PGY-3. Which of the following is NOT one of the diagnostic criteria for lupus?. Biopsy proven lupus nephritis with a positive ANA. Hemolytic anemia. Psychosis. Single joint swelling. Presented by Camille Keenan, MS3 . & Matthew Covey, MS3. at Pediatric Neurology Grand Rounds. Friday, October 3, . 2014. Mentor: Ian J. Butler, MD. Chief complaint. Child 1. Full term African American female born with red and scaly butterfly rash. . History. Classical. Middle Ages. 12. th. century physician . Rogerius. Neoclassical. Moric. Kaposi. Modern. 1948 . discovery of the LP cell. History cont. . First Medications. 1894. Quinine. Salicylates. . Challenges and Options . Grand . Rounds. Presented by:. Sumona Kabir, DO. January 21. st. , 2015 . Overview . Case presentation. Definition of SLE. Pathophysiology. Classification . Details of each classification. Jenny Hsu. Gene 210. 05-22-2012. Outline. Introduction. Symptoms. Pathogenesis. Who is at risk? . Associated . SNPs. Overview. rs10954213. Treatment. What is Lupus?. Autoimmune disease. immune responses intended for defense against invading microorganisms attack the body itself. What causes Lupus? Genes No gene or group of genes has been proven to cause lupus. Lupus does, however, appear in certain families, and when one of two identical twins has lupus, there is an increased LupusSLE OverviewChronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with unknown etiologyPossible provocative agents UV light infections hormones drugs emotional or physical stress genetic factors involvedEpide Dimitrios. T. . Boumpas. (. leader. ), George Bertsias (. facilitator. ), on behalf of the Study Group members. The EULAR study Group on SLE was established in 2011 and has the following . objectives. . Discussion and Conclusion. Reference. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily effects women with an 8:1 prevalence. Renal disease and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are very common presentations of lupus, seen in 50% of patients. . By. Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Shwani. Assistant professor/Consultant urologist. Kurdistan Higher Council of Medical Specialties (KHCMS). drmalshwani@mail.com. Download PDF Natural Lupus Treatment System™ eBook by Dr. Gary M. Levin - a comprehensive package for people suffering from autoimmune diseases like lupus.