Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Like other autoimmune diseases‚ lupus occurs when the body’ own tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Symptoms of lupus can vary from one person to another‚ and may come and go. There is no total cure of lupus. The goal of treatment is geared toward symptoms relief to protect the vital organs of the body. Better see your doctor immediately if you suspect
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iron-rich protein in red blood cells. It carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Hemoglobin also carries carbon dioxide (a waste gas) from the body to the lungs‚ where it’s exhaled. People who have thalassemias can have mild or severe anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh). Anemia is caused by a lower than normal number of red blood cells or not enough hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Overview Normal hemoglobin‚ also called hemoglobin A‚ has four protein chains—two alpha globin and two beta globin. The two major
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Other laboratory values were within normal limits. According to Ms. A’s presenting signs and symptoms‚ she should be further evaluated for iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is the most prominent solitary insufficiency worldwide (Harper‚ 2012). Iron deficiency is described as diminished overall iron content. Iron deficiency anemia transpires if iron insufficiency is critical enough to diminish erythropoiesis (Harper‚ 2012). Iron is essential for all existing beings because it is necessary
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as the waste product of these reactions) is transported to the lungs in the blood and is then released when we exhale. Anemia (also see Health Profile: Anemia) Defects in hemoglobin production may be either genetic in origin (for example‚ sickle cell anemia) or acquired. Anemia is a general term referring to a shortage of red blood cells or a reduction in hemoglobin. If anemia is suspected‚ a simple blood test can be taken to detect a shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Any adult who has
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Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism‚ and is an autoimmune disease in which autoantibodies (thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins) cause inappropriate thyroid gland enlargement and increased thyroid function. Graves disease can be diagnosed in the setting of clinical and laboratory findings of hyperthyroidism
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Myeloid tissue Is the bone marrow Why we discuss myeloid tissue/bone marrow? – because we want to study the development of blood cells. We called it HEMOPOEISIS/HEMATOPEISIS HEMOPEISIS/HEMATOPOEISIS –Blood cell formation (occurs in the bone group) Why study this? Because: there is a continuous replacement of cells they have short life span when they are in the peripheral circulation so‚ we have to study how these cells mature and differentiate Phases of hematopoeisis MESOBLASTIC PHASE
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1 Basic ICD-9-CM Coding 2011 Edition Exercise Answer Key Lou Ann Schraffenberger‚ MBA‚ RHIA‚ CCS‚ CCS-P‚ FAHIMA 2 This book includes ICD-9-CM changes announced in the CMS Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rules‚ as published in the May 4‚ 2010 Federal Register available online from http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a100504c.html. Any additional changes to these codes may be obtained at the CMS Web site or in the Final Rule for IPPS in the Federal Register when it
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HLA typing- The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test‚ also known as HLA typing or tissue typing‚ identifies antigens on the white blood cells (WBCs) that determine tissue compatibility for organ transplantation (that is‚ histocompatibility testing). There are six loci on chromosome 6‚ where the genes that produce HLA antigens are inherited: HLA-A‚ HLA-B‚ HLA-C‚ HLA-DR‚ HLA-DQ‚ and HLA-DP. Unlike most blood group antigens‚ which are inherited as products of two alleles (types of gene that occupy the
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long breaths‚ sleep difficulties could all be symptoms of RA. Early diagnoses of the disease and medicines have decreased joint pain and damage. RA is a systematic disease and it can cause problems throughout the body. Chemical Level RA is an autoimmune disease. Certain cells of the immune system do not work properly and start attacking healthy tissues — the joints in RA. The cause of RA is not known. Yet‚ new research is giving us a better idea of what makes the immune system attack the body and
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Carolina Perez Biology 3 – Introduction to Biology Los Angeles Southwest College Spring 2013 Instructor: Robert L. Stewart‚ Jr. Sickle cell anemia affects people with African‚ Mediterranean‚ Middle Eastern‚ and Indian ancestry (Scientific American). Sickle cell anemia occurs when a person inherits two sickle cell gene‚ one from each parent‚ that cause the red blood cells to change and become crescent shaped. The underlying problem involves hemoglobin‚ a component of the red blood
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