with an autoantibody Ans: B Page: 730 5. Which of the following conditions is NOT a characteristic manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis? A. Autoantibodies directed against gamma globulin B. High levels of uric acid in the blood C. Chronic inflammation of synovium D. Involvement of the small joints of the hands and feet Ans: B Page: 724 6. Which of the following diseases or conditions affecting the skeletal system results from endocrine gland dysfunction? A. Osteoporosis B. Osteosarcoma
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Overview Ocular rosacea is a condition in which inflammation causes burning‚ itching‚ and redness in the eyes. As implied by the name‚ it is often seen in patients who already have rosacea on the face‚ but it may also be the first indication that the condition will develop later in life. Ocular rosacea usually affects middle-aged adults‚ many of whom tend to flush or blush more easily than most people. It can ultimately lead to various problems with vision and‚ in the worst cases‚ vision loss.
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Children can get arthritis just like adults. Arthritis is caused by inflammation of joints. It can cause pain‚ swelling‚ stiffness‚ and loss of motion. Juvenile Arthritis is a disease in which there is inflammation of the synovium in children 15 or younger. It has several different names associated with it. Fluid is released in the joint‚ which causes the lining of the joints to swell. It makes it extremely difficult for teens to live an active life due to painful‚ swollen‚ and stiff joints. Juvenile
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Wei‚ of arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com stated that the term arthritis is derived from the Greek term “arthron” meaning joint and “itis” meaning “inflammation”. A common nickname for Arthritis is “Old Uncle Arthur.” A personification sating that the disease is kin to everyone or that most people know someone who has it. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. There are many types of arthritis. Some are more serious than other‚ and affect people in different ways. There are several forms
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List of skin conditions Acne A common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil secreting) glands of the skin causing inflamed red pimples on the face and neck. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However‚ men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition. Alopecia Alopecia means sudden hair loss. There are many different causes and patterns of hair loss. Any area can be involved including eyebrows and
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occurs because of blockage of the lymph. The causes of lymphatic obstruction include infections with parasites‚ injuries and radiation therapy and many other ones. Lymphadenopathy is a disease that is characterized by the inflammation of the lymph nodes. Most times inflammation of lymph nodes is due to an infection‚ foreign particles and other diseases of organs. Lymph nodes inflamed due to an infection tend to be painful. However the ones that are inflamed from cancers are painless. Your Auxiliary
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Review Article RA: Interleukin-6‚ its roles and significance in the pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune condition principally causing synovial joint inflammation and cartilage erosion. The pathogenesis encompasses intricate cellular and humoural manifestations‚ and vascular reactions that result in the infiltration of the synovium by white blood cells‚ of which release inflammatory mediators‚ inclusive of Interleukin-6
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mucosal edema‚ inflammation‚ mucus hypersecretion‚ formation of mucus plugs‚ hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the airway smooth muscle. An increased wall thickness results in an obstruction in most airway diseases‚ and can be more pronounced in asthma. This is due to overdeveloped mucus glands‚ airway thickening due to scarring and inflammation and bronchoconstriction‚ the narrowing of the airways in the lungs due to the tightening of the surrounding smooth muscle. Bronchial inflammation also causes naroowing
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Rgt/Pdt | Structure | Physical Properties | Hazards | acetone | | Physical State: LiquidAppearance: colorlessBoiling Point: 56.20CMelting Point: -95.30CDensity: 0.79 g/cm3 | Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Extremely flammable. | aniline | | Physical State: LiquidAppearance: oily - colorlessBoiling Point: 1840CMelting Point: -60CDensity: 1.0216 g/cm3 | Combustible. Hazardous in
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Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the walls of small and medium sized arteries throughout the body‚ including the coronary arteries. Kawasaki disease is also called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome because it also affects the lymph nodes‚ skin‚ and the mucous membrane inside the mouth‚ nose‚ and throat. Kawasaki disease occurs most frequently in Japan‚ where the disease was first discovered. It is a rare childhood disease and occurs mostly in boys than girls. It mostly
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