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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Disseminated lupus erythematosus, Discoid lupus or lupus is a remarkable disease in many aspects; the primary being it is not a single but a protean disease, affecting almost every organ of the body. Second, despite the apparently normal condition of the affected individuals, the disease is fatal and is manifested in form of multiple clinical symptoms associated with other diseases. Finally the disease affects individual of younger ages, who can only be diagnosed up to five years after the appearance of the first set of symptoms (Rahman & Isenberg, 2008), however early diagnosis is the key factor improving prognosis (D’Cruz, 2006).
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7 Pages(1750 words)Essay
...? Children with Lupus Have a More Lethal Form of Kidney Disease [College] Children with Lupus Have a More Lethal Form of Kidney Disease Lupus is a recurring and currently incurable inflammatory disease. It is an autoimmune disorder that turns antibodies against all the body’s vital organs particularly heart and kidneys. How serious can it be? According to recent study conducted by John Hopkins Children’s Center (2010), in more than 98,000 children and adults with different kinds of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), those with lupus have a more lethal form of kidney disease. Researchers analyzed data reports “children with lupus kidney disease had more than...
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...? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune syndrome which occurs due to interplay of genetic vulnerability and triggers arising from environmental factors (Soldevilla, Briones & Navarra, 2012). What happens is that in some people with genetic susceptibility, their bodies’ immune systems attack the cells and tissues which lead to inflammation and damage of the tissues. In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the damage which occurs on the tissues is caused by immune complexes and antibodies. Since other fibromyalgia, CNS diseases, autoimmune diseases and infections disease can present with involvement of multisystem disease, when diagnosis of SLE is being carried out... ). However,...
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...? Lupus Lupus is a complex autoimmune disorder affecting numerous bodily systems (Bernknopf, Rowley, & Bailey, . The disease can manifest in clusters of symptoms that have been described as specific syndromes (Zandman-Goddard, Solomon, Rosman, Peeva, & Shoenfeld, 2012). Although there is no cure for the disease, the symptoms caused by lupus can be treated with medications (Bernkopf et al., 2011). There may be an environmentally imposed aspect of the disease in some patients that develop lupus (Zandman-Goddard et al., 2012). Knowing the cause of a disease can increase our ability to understand and therefore treat the disease. Unfortunately, this is not possible with...
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...24 February 2007 The Impact of Lupus Introduction Lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most baffling diseases in modern medical science. Its origin is unknown, diagnosis is exceedingly difficult and there is no fixed cure for it. However, there is little doubt as to the impact it has on the physiological and psychological well - being of afflicted individuals.
Lupus is a disease that affects the immune system, which is the defense mechanism of the body. The role of the immune system is to protect the body from potentially harmful foreign organisms that may cause disease and infection. However, in those with lupus, it turns against...
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...The purpose of this essay is to study of systemic lupus (or lupus). The disease has physiological as well as psychological impact on the afflicted individuals. An examination of causes, symptoms and treatment of lupus helps to understand the physiological impact of the disease, while looking at families coping with, the psychological aspects. By focusing on these aspects of lupus, one is fully aware of the effects of lupus. A study of the available research materials indicates that a lot more information is needed to combat the disease. Given the severity and debilitating effects of lupus, further research is imperative.
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...SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS INTRODUCTION Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Disseminated lupus erythematosus, Discoid lupus or lupus is a remarkable disease in many aspects; the primary being it is not a single but a protean disease, affecting almost every organ of the body. Second, despite the apparently normal condition of the affected individuals, the disease is fatal and is manifested in form of multiple clinical symptoms associated with other diseases. Finally the disease affects individual of younger ages, who can only be diagnosed up to five years after the appearance of the first set of symptoms (Rahman & Isenberg, 2008), however early diagnosis is the key factor improving prognosis (D’Cruz, 2006).
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...Reducing Stress and Increasing Effectiveness: Proposal of a Banking Environment INTRODUCTION The evolution of the world has been accompanied by new, varied concepts. Needless to say, such variations have been felt in the way buildings are designed. As such, building designs have been persistently evolving. Initially, what appeared to matter so much, as far as building designs are concerned, pertained to beauty and the size of the building to enable it serve the intended purposes. In contrast, the transformations in the current, evolving world have changed the whole scenario. In general, this is clearly depicted by concepts such as ergonomics, inclusivity, safety, security, and health and building location, among other elements... Stress and...
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...A Discussion on Lupus Due Introduction When people think about dangerous conditions or diseases they automatically all envision virulent, apocalyptic diseases, and treatment resistant flesh eating bacteria. Once inside the body it’s a race against time and the responsibility of the immune system to help the body fight to survive against foreign invaders. However what if the very thing that should protect you from illness is the thing that attacks and threatens your life. This is exactly what happens to people suffering from the effects of the autoimmune disease Lupus. The immune system of a Lupus patient identifies its own body as a foreign and, literally, attacks itself. Although a great deal of research has been dedicated... to...
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...Lupus Lupus is considered to be a serious disease with some of unpleasant implications. This illness attacks a huge number of organs in human’s body that are important for normal functioning of a person. Lupus is highly complicated disease with a number of general features and specific peculiarities. It demands accurate treatment and particular conditions for the person to control the illness. Special features, medical representation, appropriate treatment and prognosis for the future are going to be discussed.
First and foremost, it should be admitted that lupus is “a chronic inflammatory disease” that appears when the immune system of a person attacks different...
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