Sentences with phrase «treat immune system disorders»

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Her first post-postdoc job, in 1988, was at Seattle - based Immunex, then a 7 - year - old company focused on developing drugs to treat immune - system disorders.

«Because JAK3 has such an isolated role in the immune system, we believe that inhibiting it will lead to a suppression of immune responses which could be used to treat autoimmune disorders like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Because these batteryless sensors could also be used to stimulate nerves and muscles, the technology also opens the door to «electroceuticals» to treat disorders such as epilepsy or to stimulate the immune system or tamp down inflammation.

The three - year - old boy had been successfully treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital two years previously for X-SCID, a serious immune system disorder.

You may see a rheumatologist (who specializes in treating joint, soft tissue, and autoimmune diseases) or an immunologist versed in immune system disorders.

Regardless of the particular disease, the underlying cause is an overactive immune system, which explains why autoimmune disorders are commonly treated with steroids and other immune - suppressing medications.

Many people take B vitamins to help treat depression, mood disorders, anxiety, fatigue, heart disease, skin problems and premenstrual syndrome, as well as to improve memory, increase energy levels and boost the immune system.

Dr. Fiona is also experienced in treating a wide variety of other conditions and has a particular interest in inflammatory disorders, disorders of insulin resistance, and the complex mechanisms of the hormonal system — and in particular, in the connection between the endocrine and immune systems (immuno - endocrinology).

Antioxidant lignans support the immune system and help treat inflammation, arthritic pain and chronic inflammatory disorders.

Autoimmune disorders, which may manifest with granulomas on both the skin and other surfaces, are treated corticosteroids to reduce any inflammation and with chemotherapy, using cytotoxic drugs to suppress the immune system.

In the last 5 years, have you been diagnosed by a member of the medical profession as having, or have you been tested positive for or been treated by a member of the medical profession for any of the following: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS Related Complex (ARC), HIV virus, or any other disease or disorder of the immune system?

* Stems cells treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including immune system disorders and leukemia.