Leesa M. Pennella, Carole L. Galligana, Eleanor N. Fisha AbstractSex based differences in immune responses, affecting both the innate and adaptive immune responses, contribute to differences in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases in males and females, the response to viral vaccines and the prevalence of autoimmune diseases [1], [2], [3], [4] and [5]. Indeed, females […]
arthritis, Autoimmune, Genetics, infections
A PROJECTS IN KNOWLEDGE ONLINE CASE The goal of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapy is evolving beyond symptomatic relief to include low disease activity or remission. Join Orrin M. Troum, MD, as he uses imaging and clinical findings, along with efficacy and safety data for current disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), to select early and aggressive initial […]
Autoimmune, rheumatology
Pennell LM, Galligan CL, Fish EN. J Autoimmun. 2012 May;38(2-3):J282-91. Epub 2012 Jan 4. AbstractSex based differences in immune responses, affecting both the innate and adaptive immune responses, contribute to differences in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases in males and females, the response to viral vaccines and the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. Indeed, females have […]
Autoimmune, Genetics, Immunity
Trends and Content Analysis of Abstracts Presented at 17 HIV/AIDS Conferences from 2003 to 2010. Carole Lunny, Brenna D. Shearer, James Cruikshank, Kim Thomas, Ashley Smith. Women’s Health Issues. 2011; 21(6):407-417. Published online 07 September 2011 Abstract Objective HIV/AIDS conferences provide an opportunity to review current research from around the world. Conferences are a good […]
Autoimmune, infections, research reporting
