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… wear and tear on joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the body's joints. Characteristics of … wear and tear on joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks …
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… enzymes and hormones as well as antibodies that support the immune system. Protein is made of building blocks called … enzymes and hormones as well as antibodies that support the immune system. Protein is made of building blocks called …
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… develop when a man's sperm has been exposed to his immune system (outside of the testicles). This may happen … develop when a man's sperm has been exposed to his immune system (outside of the testicles). This may happen …
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… diabetes , peripheral arterial disease , or an impaired immune system may require medical treatment at the first … diabetes , peripheral arterial disease , or an impaired immune system may require medical treatment at the first …
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… In other cases, such as when a person has a weakened immune system, positive air pressure may be used. Clean, … In other cases, such as when a person has a weakened immune system, positive air pressure may be used. Clean, …
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… Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes What occurs: The body's immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that make … Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes What occurs: The body's immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that make …
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… Back Problems: Proper Lifting Actionset Overview No one is immune to having a back injury. Whether you have a strong … Proper Lifting Technique … Actionset Overview No one is immune to having a back injury. Whether you have a strong …
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… for testing. How is it treated? Most people with healthy immune systems will recover without special treatment. … for testing. How is it treated? Most people with healthy immune systems will recover without special treatment. …
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… the blood level of a type of antibody (called immunoglobulin E, or IgE) that the body may make in response to … Allergy blood tests Normal (negative): The levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE), a type of antibody, are the same as in a … have allergies. Abnormal (positive): The levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies for a particular allergen or …