Sentences with phrase «autoimmune processes result»

Another autoimmune condition where cannabinoids hold therapeutic promise is type 1 diabetes mellitus (TIDM), or insulin - dependent diabetes, where autoimmune processes result in loss of insulin - producing pancreatic β cells.

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Resulting increases in permeability allow for luminal factors (intestinal contents) to access the immune system and to set off autoimmune and inflammatory processes.
This results in additional inflammation to the thyroid, attracting more antibodies and fueling the autoimmune process.
Nodules and goiters are often the result of toxicity and / or the autoimmune process.
When celiac disease manifests, the body produces antibodies (literally meaning «against the body») resulting in an autoimmune process that particularly affects the tiny fingerlike structures of the small intestine called villi.
Impairment of the highly specific nutrient uptake processes, or compromised GI barrier function, as in «leaky gut syndrome,» can result from a number of causes including: • Low gastric acid production • Chronic maldigestion • Food allergen impact on bowel absorptive surfaces • Bacterial overgrowth or imbalances (dysbiosis) • Pathogenic bacteria, yeast or parasites and related toxic irritants • The use of NSAIDs and antibiotics Impairment of intestinal functions can contribute to the development of food allergies, systemic illnesses, autoimmune disease, and toxic overload from substances that are usually kept in the confines of the bowel for elimination.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Streamlined insurance liaison procedures, making the process 75 % less cumbersome to handle than before • Successfully implemented a series of «coordinated care» programs for patients with autoimmune diseases, thereby saving diagnostic time • Implemented a backup system for medical records, resulting in increased therapeutic data safety • Wrote a series of instructional materials and informational guidelines for patients and staff members, to acquaint them with conventional medical procedures
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