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systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as: systemic lupus erythematosis, systemic lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus
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Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 3 facts
claimIn insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), the immune response targets the insulin-producing β-cells of the pancreas; in multiple sclerosis (MS), it targets myelin-producing cells of the central nervous system; in systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), it targets multiple tissues and organs; and in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it targets collagen-producing cells of the joints.
claimVitamin D deficiency has been implicated in the development of autoimmune diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), multiple sclerosis (MS), systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
claimLow serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentrations in individuals with IDDM, MS, and SLE are associated with increased disease activity and relapse rates.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 3 facts
claimGlucocorticoids are prescribed for inflammatory conditions including inflammatory arthritis, systemic lupus, sarcoidosis, and asthma because they prevent several mechanisms involved in inflammation.
claimAutoimmune disorders cause chronic inflammation when the immune system recognizes normal body components as foreign antigens and attacks healthy tissue, leading to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
claimAutoimmune disorders occur when the immune system recognizes normal body components as foreign antigens and attacks healthy tissue, leading to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Inflammatory markers explained arc-w.nihr.ac.uk May 10, 2022 1 fact
claimInflammatory marker tests are used to help diagnose or monitor conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), polymyalgia rheumatica, temporal arteritis, and suspected infections.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimSystemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, which can result in rashes and swelling of the skin.
The Center for Inflammation Science and Systems Medicine wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu 1 fact
claimPersistent inflammation increases the risk of developing autoimmune diseases, including metabolic syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, systemic lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 1 fact
claimSystemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, potentially resulting in rashes and swelling.
The Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Control of Ovulation - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Aug 5, 2018 1 fact
claimIncreased prevalence of autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus, in women compared to men is believed to be related to estrogen enhancement of humoral immunity.
Inflammatory Markers | Choose the Right Test arupconsult.com Jun 16, 2025 1 fact
claimRepeated C-Reactive Protein (CRP) measurements can differentiate between acute inflammation resulting from infection and inflammatory conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.