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Follow the links below to find information about immune system diseases, including autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities and HIV infections.
Reviewed February 2009
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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| 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.
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Sep 2009
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Erythema nodosum
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Dec 2008
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Immune system
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2008
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Treatment for POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes) syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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, ...
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Mar 2008
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Immunosuppressants - clinical applications
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Australian Prescriber
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Immunosuppressants are used to control severe manifestations of allergic, autoimmune and transplant-related diseases.
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Aug 2006
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About immunoglobulin replacement therapy
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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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.
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Jan 2006
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Perils and pitfalls of methotrexate prescription
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Jan 2000
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