21. Immunologic Diseases And Disorders - Medical And Nursing Management And Care Review the medical and nursing care of immunologic diseases and disorders,including primary and acquired immune deficiency, allergies and lupus. http://nursing.about.com/cs/immunologic/

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22. CIS Summer School 2002 Summer School in primary immune Deficiency disorders Old San Juan,Puerto Rico August 28September 1, 2002. The Clinical Immunology http://www.clinimmsoc.org/summer_overview.htm

2002 Summer School in Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders Old San Juan, Puerto Rico August 28-September 1, 2002 The four-day course consisted of faculty presentations intermingled with student case presentations on Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders. Topics covered include: SCID, transplantation, defects of B cells, Hyper IgM syndrome, neutrophil disorders, cytokine receptor defects, Di George syndrome, new defects, IPEX and some unknown cases. The close interaction between the faculty and students throughout the weekend was invaluable. The weekend wasn't all lectures and note taking. The group had an opportunity to see the sights of Old San Juan and take in some of the nightlife. There are rumors that some people stayed out till the wee hours of the night dancing the Salsa, but this has not been verified! At the end of the weekend, the group parted with valuable handouts and materials to be used and shared with others in their labs, contact information to keep the lines of communication open, and a better understanding of Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders. It was a great learning experience for all that attended. Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles, MD, PhD

23. Infusion Network Systems: Clinical Warning Signs Of Primary Immune Deficiency. of primary immune Deficiency 8 Warning Signs disorders of Host Defense Immunologist'srule of thumb for determining immunodeficiency, Recurrent infections. http://www.infusionsystems.net/eightsigns.html

Infusion Network Systems, Inc. 3401 Enterprise Parkway # 340 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 phone: 877.442.7009 email: ClinicInfo@infusionsystems.net Other Resources About INS On Line Consult Form On Line Infusion Log Patients ... Patient Warning Signs Physician's Clinical Signs Clinical Warning Signs of Primary Immune Deficiency 8 Warning Signs - Disorders of Host Defense Immunologist's rule of thumb for determining immunodeficiency Recurrent infections 10 episodes acute otitis media per year (infant and children) 2 episodes consolidated pneumonia per year 2 life-threatening infections per life-time Unusual organisms Unusual response to organisms Recurrent autoimmune phenomena Dysmorphic features associated with recurrent infection Infections worsening chronic disorders (asthma or seizure Development of vaccine pathogen after vaccination Family history of immunodeficiencies or recurrent infections The above information is from the IDF Patient Survey N=2,807

24. NIH News Release--New Project Aims To Identify Immune Deficiencies Early Among M primary immunodeficiency diseaseslittle-known immune system disorders caused bygenetic flaws-appear less often among members of minority groups in the United http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/sep2000/niaid-27.htm

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Contact: Gregory K. Roa, Office of Communications and Public Liaison, NIAID New Project Aims to Identify Immune Deficiencies Early Among Minority Individuals Earlier Detection and Treatment Means Healthier Lives Primary immunodeficiency diseases-little-known immune system disorders caused by genetic flaws-appear less often among members of minority groups in the United States than among non-minorities. Scientists suspect that difference may be due to under-diagnosis of those disorders in minority populations. Why so few cases are discovered among minorities remains unclear, but now a three-year, $1.3 million study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) could help doctors and nurses spot and treat primary immunodeficiency diseases earlier among African Americans, Hispanics and other ethnic populations. Immunologist Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles, M.D., Ph.D., will direct the new study at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She and a team of computer scientists, statisticians, nurses and heath educators will develop a computer-assisted method to screen patients for primary immunodeficiency diseases as well as educational materials for health care workers serving minority populations. The study is co-funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the National Cancer Institute. It is an example of increased collaboration among NIH components to fund research that addresses health disparities, notes Denise Wiesch, Ph.D., the NIAID program officer overseeing the award.

25. NIH Guide: NIAID/MODELL MINORITY FELLOWSHIPS IN PRIMARY IMMUNE DEFICIENCY FELLOWSHIPS IN primary immune DEFICIENCY NIH GUIDE, Volume 24, Number 11, March 24,1995 PA NUMBER PA95-042 PT 22 Keywords immune System disorders Etiology http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-95-042.html

Return to PA Index Return to NIH Guide Main Index Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health (NIH) 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892

26. NIH Guide: GENE TRANSFER FOR PRIMARY IMMUNE DEFICIENCY FOR primary immune DEFICIENCY NIH GUIDE, Volume 24, Number 10, March 17, 1995PA NUMBER PA95-039 PT 34 Keywords Gene Therapy+ immune System disorders http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-95-039.html

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27. Immunologic Diseases Univ of Leicester (UK) Severe Autoimmunity disorders and Cyclophosphamide primaryImmunodeficiency Association in the UK primary immune Deficiency Diseases http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c20.html

search help staff Immunologic Diseases Patients and laypersons looking for guidance among the target sources of this collection of links are strongly advised to review the information retrieved with their professional health care provider. Alphabetical List of Diseases Search PubMed at NCBI/NLM Immonology Bowers et al. ; educ.] - Univ of South Carolina (US) A 4-pages introduction to The Immune System - Nobel Foundation About the Immune System - NCI/NIH (US) The Anatomy of the Immune System , and an Immunology Glossary - Univ of Leicester (UK) Basic Immunology G Heath ] - Optometry Today, Feb 2002 (UK) The Human Immune System K Bendtzen ] - Rigshospitalet (DK) Understanding the Immune System Schindler et al. ] - Cancer.gov (US) Immunobiology. 5th ed. Janeway et al. , 2001; online book] - via PubMed, NLM (US) The Immune System TJ Copeland An Immunology Study Sheet - Medical Study Guides, Univ of Kansas (US) How Your Immune System Works M Brain Immunobiology animations [Flash 5 Player required] - Garland Science Publ. (UK) Immunological Disorders Edgar and Sewell ; sample chapter] - Textbook of Medicine/Souhami et al.

28. BioSpace Clinical Development: Gammar-P IV Detail To treat primary immune deficiency (PID...... Diseases Children's Health (misc) (Children's Health) immune Disorder (nonspecific)(immune disorders) http://www.biospace.com/ccis/detail.cfm?ClinicalID=48

29. SCID & PID Links from the The New England Journal of Medicine February 18, 1999 Volume 340,Number 7 primary immune Deficiency disorders That Mimic AIDS (Located at http://www.scid.net/scidpid.html

The SCID Homepage Lymphocyte Severe Combined Immunodeficiency PID and SCID Specific Sites The Immune System 10 Warning Signs of Primary Immune Deficiency from the Jeffrey Modell Foundation Our Immune System from the Immune Deficiency Foundation Normal Ranges of Lymphocyte Subsets in Children - from The Journal of Pediatrics, March 1997 Volume 130, Number 3 Cornell University - Immunopathology Virtual Explorer Immunology Page ... The Immune System from a-better-way.com Primary Immune Deficiency: Key Facts for Physicians and Patients from mediconsult.com The Cells of Inflammation Oklahoma State University General Immunology Center for Environmental Health and Safety, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Blood Cell Deficiencies - from Bulletin for Experimental Treatment of AIDS Understanding the Immune System National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service When The Body's Defenses Are Missing National Institute of Child Health and Human Development SCID Forms of SCID OMIM Entry 300400 XSCID, X-Linked SCID

30. Links primary immune Deficiency A Website for Parents and School Personnel. Disease RelatedWebsites Website. NORD National Association for Rare disorders, Inc. http://www.scid.net/cd5cd19pid/links.html

Foundations: The Immune Deficiency Foundation - USA IPOPI - International Primary Immunodeficiency Association - UK Canadian Immunodeficiencies Patient Organization ... Jeffrey Modell Foundation PID Websites: The SCID Homepage Pediatric Primary Immune Deficiency Website PID Webring Primary Immune Deficiency: A Website for Parents and School Personnel Disease Related Websites: AARDA - American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association Inc. Website NORD - National Association for Rare Disorders, Inc. Bandaids and Blackboards Make A Child Smile Research Resources: Internet Grateful Med PubMed National Health Information Center Healthfinder ... Protein Reviews on the Web - Cd5 Associations: Clinical Immunology Society Other: Cleveland Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital University Hospitals of Cleveland For information on this website, or to send comments or questions, contact Autumn Austin at autti@comcast.net This site designed and maintained by Callao Designs This page last updated 09/08/2002

31. Health Library - Immune/Autoimmune Disorders immune/Autoimmune disorders. immune Deficiency Foundation. Founded 1980.Provides supportand education for families affected by primary immune deficiency diseases http://hvelink.saint-lukes.org/library/healthguide/SelfHelp/topic.asp?hwid=shc29

32. CIPO - What Are Primary Immune Deficiencies ? primary immune deficiency diseases (PiDs) are inherited disorders in which partof the body's immune system is missing or does not function properly. http://cipo.net/english/pids.htm

Canadian Immunodeficiencies Patient Organization Contact Us Events Guest Book Links ... Home What are Primary Immune Deficiencies? Primary immune deficiency diseases (PiDs) are inherited disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing or does not function properly. AID's is NOT a PiD. The World Health Organization recognizes approximately 70 primary immune deficiencies including X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (Bruton's Disease), Common Variable Immune Deficiency (also called CVID or Hypogammaglobulinemia), Selective IgA Deficiency, Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) and many others.

33. Allergic And Immune Disorders Of The Larynx overzealous response of the immune system to and pemphigoid are idiopathic, autoimmuneepithelial disorders. The primary distinctions between the two entities http://www.bgsm.edu/voice/immune_disorders.html

you are here: home voice ALLERGIC AND IMMUNE DISORDERS OF THE LARYNX James A. Koufman, M.D. (This article is reprinted from Koufman JA: Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the larynx, in Ballenger JJ, Snow JB, Eds. Otorhinolaryngology Hypersensitivity and autoimmune diseases of the larynx are uncommon, and they occur when the body overreacts to a foreign substance, or misinterprets part of the self as foreign and mounts an immune attack. Hypersensitivity and autoimmune diseases of the larynx occur with sufficient frequency that the otolaryngologist should be familiar with these conditions. HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS The term hypersensitivity implies an overzealous response of the immune system to an antigenic stimulus. Hypersensitivity reactions include conditions such as allergic rhinitis, contact dermatitis, and urticaria, but these conditions do not produce life-threatening, obstructive edema within the airway. Anaphylaxis, an acute and profoundly life-threatening immunologic allergic response, is made up of a triad of clinical manifestations: (1) flushing, pruritus, and/or urticaria; (2) airway obstruction (angioedema, laryngospasm, and/or bronchospasm); and (3) circulatory collapse (shock).

34. Auto Immune Disorders And Transfer Factor - Natural Health, Auto Immune Disorder Paraneoplastic neurologic disorders; Opsoclonusmyoclonujs primary biliary sclerosis;Sclerosing cholangitis; diabetes mellitus; immune-mediated infertility; http://www.all-natural.com/autoimmune.html

Auto Immune Disorders Find out how you can modulate your immune system to defend against: Allergies, Asthma, Chronic Fatigue, Sinusitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Crohn's Disease, Lupus, Psoriasis , Eczema. In many cases, these are Auto Immune Disorders. Therapy for these types of disorders should include an immune system "modulator", such as the Transfer Factor. Infectious diseases, such as measles, strep, and staph killed 180,000 loved ones last year. A strong and modulated immune system is your best defense. A new breakthrough product, Transfer Factor Plus ™, is an immune system modulator. Tested by independent lab, it is 500% more effective than any of the 196 products tested. Some M.D.s are calling it a miracle product. They believe this amazing molecule called "transfer factor" is the answer to the declining state of health in our nation. Transfer Factor Some have recommended that Transfer Factor™ be used in autoimmune conditions. List of autoimmune disorders Neuromuscular system Myasthenia gravis Emos-Lumbert myasthenic syndrome Stiff man syndrome Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis Multiple Sclerosis Gullain-Barre syndrome Chronic inflammatory demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy Multifocal motor neuropathy with Conduction block Chronic neuropathy with monoclonal Gammopathy Paraneoplastic neurologic disorders Opsoclonus-myoclonujs syndrome Cerebellar degneration Encephalomyelitis Rectimopathy Hepatobiliary system: Autoimmune chronic active hepatitis

35. IMMUNE DEFICIENCIES-Medfacts-National Jewish Medical And Research Center Other primary immune deficiencies, such as common variable immunodeficiency (CVID leadingtreatment center for respiratory diseases and immune disorders. http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/immune.html

IMMUNE DEFICIENCIES Our immune system is the body's defense against infections and other foreign invaders. Infections can result from being exposed to bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites which are in our environment. Fortunately, most of these invaders never get past the body's natural barriers such as the skin, hair, secretions of the stomach and the mucus linings of the nose and lungs. Occasionally, a few do break through the natural barriers and are confronted by our immune system. The immune system has two major functions: 1. To recognize substances that are foreign to the body, and 2. To react to them. An immune system that is functioning adequately may defend the body from infectious microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) and protect the body from the development of tumors and cancer. The two mechanisms within the body that provide these defenses are the specific immune response involving the T cells, B cells and immunoglobulins and the nonspecific responses. Unfortunately, some individuals have a weakened or absent immune system that is unable to recognize and react to foreign substances. The immune system's ability to kill invading microorganisms and limit the spread of infections may not be functioning well.

36. AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Allergy & Asthma Advocate: Fall 2002 - Gett The primary immunodeficiency diseases are a group of disorders caused by basicdefects in immune function that are inherent in the cells and tissues of the http://www.aaaai.org/patients/advocate/2002/fall/immune.stm

Getting to know your immune system Click here for a larger view A long misunderstood process within the human body, the immune system is much more than meets the eye. A complex network of cells and organs that protect the body against disease, this vital system has many critical functions, not the least of which is fighting harmful infections. Even in the absence of identifiable disease or infection, the immune system is hard at work keeping us healthy. It only takes one simple "mistake" on the cellular level and our defenses against the outside world can break down, exposing us to a multitude of diseases, including allergies, immune deficiency, asthma and even AIDS. The role of the immune system The immune system has two major functions: to recognize substances foreign to the body (antigens) and to react against them. Antigens can vary from microorganisms to cancerous cells. As the immune system strives to keep the body healthy, it is constantly challenged by bacteria, viruses, fungi and more. Without it, the body has no defense against invading microorganisms, resulting in unchecked infectious disease. Sometimes, the immune system can overreact to otherwise harmless substances. For people with allergic disease, this overreaction might be triggered by allergens such as pollen or animal dander, causing runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and a number of other symptoms.

37. Control Your Allergies & Asthma is great primary and secondary immunodeficiency, rheumatologic diseases, vasculitis,immunologic lung diseases, immunemediated endocrine disorders, immune- http://www.aaaai.org/springallergy/2003/whatis.stm

What is an Allergist/Immunologist? Listen to Dr. Metcalfe and learn what an allergist/ immunologist does. Immunology is the study of the complex and sophisticated immune system. The immune system is a network of cells and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by "foreign" invaders or germs. The body provides an excellent environment for germs. When they do break into a system, it is the immune system's job to keep them out or to seek and destroy them. Clinical immunologists research new tests and treatments involving allergic and immunologic disorders of the immune system. They work with physicians in general practice and in hospital-based specialties to treat diseases using complex and sophisticated clinical techniques. The science of clinical immunology is a fast developing area of the medical profession. The role of the immunologist is increasingly important, both in laboratory work and in patient care. Prevalence of allergic and immunologic disorders Allergic and immunologic diseases are common chronic conditions that affect 50 million Americans. According to 1994 data from the Centers for Disease Control, over 14 million people suffer from asthma. This number is almost double the rate reported in 1980. Other studies indicate the prevalence of asthma is rising, especially in urban areas, and the mortality rate due to severe asthma is increasing. Approximately 9% of Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis, or hayfever, resulting in almost $4 billion in lost workplace productivity. Additionally, 35 million suffer from chronic sinusitis. There are over 70 forms of primary immunodeficiency, affecting more people than leukemia and lymphoma combined, and an even larger number of autoimmune and other immunologic diseases.

38. KinderStart - Health/Medical/Dental : Major Diseases/Conditions : Primary Immune this Site; KIDS Foundation of New Zealan We offer support to children and adultswith primary immune deficiencies, immune defects and related blood disorders. http://www.kinderstart.com/healthmedicaldental/majordiseasesconditions/primaryim

KinderStart Alta Vista Ask Jeeves Excite Google HotBot GO LookSmart Lycos Webcrawler Adoption Animal Friends Bringing Home Baby Child Development ... Major Diseases/Conditions : Primary Immune Deficiency (PID) Web Pages The following links are in English 10 Warning Signs of PID The 10 Warning Signs of Primary Immune Deficiency Add/View Comments Rate this Site Immune Deficiency Foundation A National non-profit health organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases through research and education. Add/View Comments Rate this Site International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies IPOPI is an international organization whose members are national patient organizations for the primary immunodeficiencies (PID's). It was formed to benefit and serve its members and patients with primary immunodeficiencies. Its pupose is to unite the experience, expertise, resources and influence of its members in order to achieve worldwide improvement in the care and treatment of patients with PID's. Add/View Comments Rate this Site KIDS Foundation of New Zealan We offer support to children and adults with primary immune deficiencies, immune defects and related blood disorders.

39. Canine Dermatology Series: Atopy It is well established that in addition to causing allergic disorders,IgE antibodies are the primary immune defense against parasites. http://www.labbies.com/atopy.htm

Home What's New About Wing-N-Wave Purchasing a Labrador ... Canine Legislature Pamela A. Davol, 76 Mildred Avenue, Swansea, MA 02777-1620 pdavol@labbies.com Dermatologic (Skin) Disorders of the Dog: A Multipart Series Atopy (Environmental Allergies Affecting the Skin) Atopy is a disorder by which dogs have a predisposition for developing antibodies to environmental allergens. Atopy is the most common disorder causing hypersensitive skin reaction in non-flea allergic patients presenting with dermatitis and accounts for up to 70% to 90% of all hypersensitive conditions. As such, atopy is significantly more prevalent than food allergy in the canine, which accounts for up to only 10% to 30% of hypersensitive conditions. Furthermore, although it has been found that up to 10% of dogs with atopy may also have food allergy, up to 80% of the dogs diagnosed with food allergy will also have atopy, thus accounting for the high rate of failure to treat food-allergy patients through manipulation of diet alone. Cause: anaphylactic reactions . Current studies are aimed at exploring the role of IgGd antibodies in the atopic disease process. Symptoms: The most common symptom of atopy is "pruritis" (itching) usually beginning around the face and paws and which may eventually become more diffuse over other areas of the body particularly the ears, the armpits (axillae), the elbows, and the groin. Recurrent ear infections (

40. Thrombocytopenic Purpura - Blood Disorders Medical Consumer Guide Medical information - primary care health, elective care othersare associated with infection, pregnancy, or immune disorders such as http://www.medicalconsumerguide.com/primary_care/blood_disorders/thrombocytopeni

Primary Care Elective Care Dental Vision ... Thrombocytopenia Purpura THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA What is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura? Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a disorder of the blood. Immune refers to the immune system's involvement in this disorder. Antibodies, part of the body's immunological defense against infection, attach to blood platelets, cells that help stop bleeding, and cause their destruction. Thrombocytopenia refers to decrease in blood platelet. Purpura refers to the purplish-looking areas of the skin and mucous membranes (such as the lining of the mouth) where bleeding has occurred as a result of decreased platelet. What Causes Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura? Some cases of ITP are caused by drugs, and others are associated with infection, pregnancy, or immune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus. About half of all cases are classified as "idiopathic," meaning the cause is unknown. What are the Symptoms of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

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