Causes of Autoimmune Disease
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Discovery prompts new theory on cause of autoimmune diseases
sciencedaily.com — “The recent discovery of a protein fragment capable of causing diabetes in mice has spurred researchers to propose a new hypothesis about the cause of diabetes and autoimmunity in general. In a recent article, researchers propose that the unusual and rare presentation of protein fragments to the immune system allows autoreactive T cells to escape the thymus and trigger autoimmune disease.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Discovery prompts new theory on cause of autoimmune diseases
physorg.com — “The recent discovery of a protein fragment capable of causing diabetes in mice has spurred researchers at National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Denver to propose a new hypothesis about the cause of diabetes and autoimmunity in general. In the April 23, 2010, issue of Immunity, Drs. Brian ...” View full resource at physorg.com
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Alopecia: Sudden Hair Loss Caused by Autoimmune Disease - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Despite having a disease that causes hair loss, alopecia sufferers find ways to cope.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
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Alopecia: Sudden Hair Loss Caused by Autoimmune Disease - ABC News
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Potential Therapy For Autoimmune Diseases
medicalnewstoday.com — “Autoimmune diseases, such as Type I diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are caused by an immune system gone haywire, where the body's defense system assaults and destroys healthy tissues. A mutant” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Autoimmune Diseases: Frequently Asked Questions
qualityhealth.com — “In people with autoimmune disease, the immune system malfunctions and the body mistakenly attacks its own cells, causing a host of symptoms.” View full resource at qualityhealth.com
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The Origins of Autoimmunity-Causing T Cells
nih.gov — “Researchers discovered a new pathway for the development of Th17 cells, a type of helper T cell involved in autoimmunity. The finding reveals potential new targets for treating autoimmune diseases.” View full resource at nih.gov
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New Info about TH 17: http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/november2010/11012010tcells.htm
Can Smoking Trigger an Autoimmune Disease? - Autoimmune Disorders Center - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “Studies have found a link between autoimmune disease and cigarette smoking. Learn what smoking means for your autoimmune disease risk and how to stop the habit.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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Can smoking actually cause an autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis? http://ow.ly/4tUal
Mark Hyman, MD: Is There a Cure for Autoimmune Disease?
huffingtonpost.com — “Is there another way to treat the causes of autoimmune disease than powerful immune suppressive drugs that put patients at increased risk of infection and death?” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
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Mark Hyman, MD: Is There a Cure for Autoimmune Disease?
huffingtonpost.com — “Is there another way to treat the causes of autoimmune disease than powerful immune suppressive drugs that put patients at increased risk of infection and death?” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
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One doctor's approach to treating a girl with autoimmune disease: "Two months after I first saw Isabel and... http://fb.me/E1c4mOl0
More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases - iVillage
ivillage.com — “TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- A new study says more than 32 million people in the United States have autoantibodies, which are proteins produced in the immune system that attack the body's tissues. Autoantibodies can cause autoimmune di” View full resource at ivillage.com
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More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases - iVillage
ivillage.com — “TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- A new study says more than 32 million people in the United States have autoantibodies, which are proteins produced in the immune system that attack the body's tissues. Autoantibodies can cause autoimmune di” View full resource at ivillage.com
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Beer Causes Autoimmune Disease | Shingles -Herpes zoster
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Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
health.msn.com — “Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases” View full resource at health.msn.com
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Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases http://bit.ly/4ptd2K
ITCH gene causes multisystem autoimmune disorder
buzzup.com — “The gene for a newly recognized disease has been identified thanks to the determination of an Amish father and the clinical skills and persistence of Indiana University and Riley Hospital for Children physicians in collaboration with physicians and researchers at the Clinic for Special Children in Lancaster County, Penn., which specializes in disorders of the Amish.” View full resource at buzzup.com
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Genetics News: ITCH gene causes multisystem autoimmune disorder: The gene for a newly recognized disease has bee... http://buzzup.com/psp3
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