Immune Diseases

Follow the links below to find information about immune system diseases, including autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities and HIV infections.

Reviewed March 2011

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Title:   Immune system
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The immune system fights infection from bacteria, viruses and other microbes. It is made up of specialised cells that move through blood and tissue. The white blood cells that make up the immune system are made in the bone marrow. Problems of the immune system include allergies, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is the peak professional body of clinical allergists and immunologists in Australia and New Zealand.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Erythema nodosum
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Erythema nodosum is a skin condition characterised by the formation of red and painful lumps, most commonly on the shins or lower legs. Other areas that may be affected include the ankles, calves, thighs, buttocks and arms. Known causes of erythema nodosum include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), tuberculosis, leukaemia, certain drugs and throat infections. Treatment may include bed rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), corticosteroids and support stockings or bandages.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APAS)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APAS) is a group of clinical manifestations associated with the presence of high levels of antiphospholipid antibodies in the blood of the affected individual. It is associated with recurrent thromboses (formation of blood clots) in the venous or arterial circulation.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP by professional health specialists.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Immunoglobulin replacement therapy in primary immune deficiency disease
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Many people with immunodeficiencies have insufficient antibodies to adequately fight infections. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy is one of the most important and successful therapies for these people, and can be life saving.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Rhesus factor and pregnancy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Women with rhesus negative blood face possible problems during pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Treatment for POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes) syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   POEMS syndrome is a rare disorder of the blood which can cause a polyneuropathy (nerve symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain) but can also involve many of the organs of the body, causing enlarged organs or organomegaly (usually liver, ...
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Immunosuppressants - clinical applications
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Immunosuppressants are used to control severe manifestations of allergic, autoimmune and transplant-related diseases.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Immunotherapy for IgM anti-Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein paraprotein-associated peripheral neuropathies
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   An IgM paraprotein in the blood may be an antibody against myelin-associated glycoprotein and may damage nerve fibres and cause a peripheral neuropathy. Treatments that act on the immune system such as plasma exchange (which removes circulating antibodi...
Date:   Jan 2006
Title:   Perils and pitfalls of methotrexate prescription
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Methotrexate is a folic acid antagonist which can be used as an antineoplastic drug or as an immunomodulator. While it has a well established role in specialist oncology practice, it is increasingly being used in general medical practice for immunomodulation. Methotrexate is prescribed as a `steroid-sparing' drug for conditions in which glucocorticoids have been used to suppress inflammatory activity.
Date:   Jan 2000

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