Essays on Lupus

Psychology of stress

Describe neuroscience and neuroplasticity. Explain the importance to the brain. Neuroplasticity alludes to the capacity of the mind to re-model and change with a specific end goal to have the capacity to adjust to new conditions. Neuroplasticity works in exceptionally intriguing routes, for example, we can be accustomed to doing a given kind of action ordinary or more often than not, and this makes us get acquainted with it and it gradually changes to end up distinctly our propensity. This procedure of adaption is the manner by which Neuroplasticity works in light of the fact that once we quit ...

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), otherwise known as lupus, is an autoimmune disease caused by varying and often unknown sources. There are different types of lupus, with SLE being the most common. Other types include lupus nephritis, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, drug-induced lupus, and neonatal lupus. SLE can affect different organ systems including the skin, kidneys, liver, blood cells and brain. There is no direct known cause for this disease, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of factors such as certain medications, hormones, genetics and the environment. There are currently few treatments available for this disease and ...

A Good Man is Hard to Find

Among American writers of the twentieth century, Flannery O’Connor holds a special place and has solid reputation as a representative of the unique American fiction subgenre – southern gothic. Despite being rather short, most of her stories convey important moral, cultural and philosophical messages while her peculiar techniques and choices reflect her own background. Indeed, Flannery O’Connor is among the writers whose literary legacy is closely intertwined with her biography, her family background, beliefs, experiences and challenges she was burdened with in the course of her rather brief life. The complex set of environmental factors which shaped her ...

Lupus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus simply known as Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder. It is a disease of challenging nature due to its unknown etiology. Also, it can affect people of all ages and may affect any organ or system of the body. It is characterized by flares and remissions. The etiology of SLE include both genetic and environmental components with female sex more susceptible. Environmental factors of SLE are the following: Ultraviolet light, demethylating drugs and infectious or endogenous viruses or viral like elements (Bertsias, Cervera, & Boumpas, 2012). SLE involves the humoral and cellular aspects of the innate and ...

INTRODUCTION

In the modern era there are a plethora of diseases, conditions and disorders that can affect individual’s health, well-being and quality of life for people all across the world. Whether it is from cancer to infections or from diabetes to HIV there is always the possibility of contracting or developing disease. However, not all diseases are contracted or developed due to an external influence, there are some that originate from the inside; such conditions are generally referred to as an autoimmune disease. This means that the problem involves an individual’s own immune system, perceives their own body ...

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Introduction

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune that can impact any part of the body resulting in a range of clinical symptoms. The affected part by Lupus may include brain, lungs, kidneys, skin, joints, blood vessels and other internal organs (Pisetsky, Gilkeson & St Clair, 1997). Lupus impacts the immune system by interfering with its capability of differentiating between antigens and normal healthy tissues. This incidence results in the misinterpretation by the immune system, and it directs the antibodies against the healthy tissues causing pain, tissue damage, and swelling. It ...

RESULTS

Section 1 All samples were found to be positive for the anti-Ro antibody with higher than 240 IU/ml, except Sample ID # 13 and 32, which showed lower concentrations (Figure 1.). These samples also exhibited occurrence of Smd and Dn respectively, albeit at low concentrations. Sample Id# 12 and 20 also showed presence of anti-La antibody. The autosera of Patient Id # 32 suffering from SS displays a faint 52kd IgM band, which is representative of 52kd anti-Ro antibody and is fainter in ethanol treatment sample. Patient ID # 42 expressing a higher than 240 IU/L of anti-Ro antibody in the clinical ...

The case of James a 48 year old male is a case of a patient with DVT but with little information. This man is a lawn tennis player with some issues that made him visit the emergency room and had the boot placed on him for 4 weeks duration. It was after that episode of medical management that he noticed a form of ankle to calf swelling on one of the legs. The swelling was really abnormal in terms of size hence he needs to see the doctor urgently. Despite swelling and the test such as ultrasound done, the extent of severity to him ...

LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

INTRODUCTION SLE and Multiple Sclerosis both being autoimmune conditions, still show lot of diversities in their clinical manifestations. SLE is now also termed as Connective Tissue Disease to avoid confusion with other related diseases. Whereas Multiple Sclerosis is more of an inflammatory disease affecting the Central Nervous System. *Prevalence of SLE : 30 in 100000 in Caucasians to 200/100000 in Afro-Carribeans *Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis: 120 in 100000 (in UK) *Gender Distribution : Both the diseases are commoner in women than in men

ETIOLOGY OF THE DISEASES

Predisposing factors of SLE: - Genetic predisposition - Cigarette smoking ...

Introduction

Mary Flannery O’Conner was an American fiction writer, novelist, and famous essayist born on 25 March 1925 in Georgia, USA and was the only child of Edward F. O’Connor and Regina Cline (Desmond, pp. 97-111). With her abilities and skills to write well and impressive, she proved herself as an amazing religious believer whose body of fiction stories presented her souls’ struggle towards religious knowledge. The 20th century witnesses her as the best storywriter for short stories who would mainly focus upon themes of religion and the life of Southern. A range of reviews and commentaries with ...

Introduction

Neutrophils are produced from hematopoietic cells. Before these hematopoietic cells mature into fully functional neutrophils and enter the blood stream, they migrate through three cellular compartments, namely, the mitotic compartment, post-mitotic compartment and the storage compartment. Neutropenia is a condition characterized by decrease in the neutrophil count. Neutrophils are essential for fighting infections in the body. Common causes of neutropenia are chemotherapy, autoimmune disorders, drug reactions and genetic reasons. Absolute blood neutrophil count (ANC) in mild neutropenia is between 1.0 and 1.5 109/L. In severe neutropenia, the ANC is less than 0.5 109/L. Neutropenia can either be inherited or acquired. ( ...

Flannery O`Connor is one of the America`s greatest writers who was honored and at some point feared by other people. Being a very strong believer of Roman Catholic, she stood strong and protected that spiritual family in whatever it came. She was a devout believer whose writing skills helped in presenting what was majorly known as soul`s struggle in which she termed as the “The stinking shadow of Jesus.” This powerful writer who has shaken the world in her power of writing was born in March 25th 1925, her mother is Regina Cline and the father is Edward O`Connor. ...

Pregnancy and disability

Pregnancy is defined as “the state of carrying a growing embryo or foetus in the uterus”. It can also be defined as the “period between the implantation of the zygote and the delivery of the foetus or termination of any other kind”. Disability is a broad terms that encompasses limitation of activity, restriction of participation and impairments. Limitation of activity is characterized by difficulties in the execution of a given task while impairments refer to a problem with the functions or structure of the body. An impairment could be cognitive, developmental, sensory or physical. Participation restriction hinders an individual from participating in normal ...

When people become sick with dermatomyositis (DM) they have an inflammatory skin rash and inflammation of the voluntary muscles. The patients experience muscle weakness which gets worse.

The DM most often starts with a speedy, severe onset of symptoms. Patients eventually become so weak they have trouble with daily routine activities such as standing up after sitting down, climbing stairs or lifting objects. Other organs such as the lungs may also become diseased.

The symptoms are often treated with prednisone which is a corticosteroid drug used to decrease the inflammation. Other corticosteroid drugs can be used but that family of drugs ...